Pastor Richard Buccio

Richard Buccio, Senior Pastor, graduated with a B.S. degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, a B.A. degree from Bethany Bible College, and received his Masters in Divinity from Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary.  Pastor Buccio is currently studying for his Doctorate of Ministry at Baptist Bible College and Seminary. Pastor Buccio is married to Darlene and they have nine children; Josiah, Rebekah, Luke, Noah, Caleb, Joseph, Joel, JohnMark and Nathaniel.  Pastor Buccio enjoys preaching and teaching God's Word.

Life Verse: "Here I am Lord, send me"  (Isaiah 6:8)

Peter Nargi, Assistant Pastor, is a graduate of Marist College with B.S. in Criminal Justice.  He is currently studying for his Masters degree through Baptist Bible College and Seminary.  Pastor Nargi is married to Lori and they have four children, Nicole, Emily, Matthew and Margaret.  He loves sports, especially soccer.  Pastor Nargi has successfully developed and grown the HPBC baseball and soccer programs to include not only children from the church family, but also children from the community.

Life Verse:  "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  To him be glory both now and forever!" (2 Peter 3:18)

Chaz & Diane Valentine

Chaz Valentine serves as Church Custodian, cleaning the church, setting up for functions and programs and making minor repairs when needed. 

"Diane serves as Church Administrator.  She has worked in the church office since 1998.  Chaz and Diane have seven children and several grandchildren.  They enjoy spending time with their family."

Life Verse:  "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of you faith develops perseverance.  Perseverance must finish it's work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything..."  James 1: 2-4

David French

Dave French, Choir Director, was born in Albany, NY and raised in the small town of Averill Park, NY where he graduated high school in 1983.  He was formally trained in Cabinetmaking and worked in that field until he discovered his love of computers.  He and his family joined HPBC in October 1996 and has been Music Director since February 1997.  Dave and his wife Kathy were married in 1985 and have 2 children, Katelyn and Allen.