Howard Davidson “Dave” Noble

On December 14, 2021 Howard Davidson Noble, Jr., better known as Dave, completed his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Dave was born on November 19, 1934 in Jamaica, NY. He spent his childhood growing up in Long Island, NY, and completed his secondary education at Garden City High School in 1952. He went on to graduate from David and Elkins College in West Virginia in 1956.

Dave served his country honorably in the Army Reserves finishing his career as a Sargent, stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.

On August 16th, 1958, Dave married Joy Tuthill Noble, his beloved Wife of over 63 years and settled here in Greenwich to be close to other family. They raised 3 sons, Charles, James and William.

Dave started his career working in Marketing for Johnson and Johnson on Park Avenue in NYC. Later he went on to become an active real estate broker in Greenwich, going on to open his own office, H.D. Noble and Associates, which he had for many years.

Dave spent much of his time contributing back to his community in many ways. He actively participated in the Boy Scouts of America, with various leadership roles to support his 3 sons through the scouting program going on numerous camping adventures with them all. He served with the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department as an active member for well over a decade as one of Greenwich’s bravest. He went on to develop the Sound Beach Fire Department’s Ambulance Corp and was awarded honors from the community for his role. He lead many fund raising campaigns to successfully lead to the ambulance that served the community for many years. Dave was also an active member of the Greenwich Lions Club for over 50 years. He acted in many leadership roles over his many years including Treasurer of the Lions Foundation. For his commitment and service to the Lions Club, he was awarded the clubs highest honor, The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for his outstanding community services.

Dave was predeceased by his parents, Howard D. Noble Sr. and Bertha Noble and his brother William C. Noble. He is survived by Wife Joy, son and daughter in-law, Charles and Andrea, Son James and Son William as well as 4 grandchildren, Kerri, Lauren, Sydney and William.

There will be a private family burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations on behalf of his memory are being accepted by the Lion’s Club, PO Box 130, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.