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William P. "Pat" Hurley Jr.

William Hurley Obituary

William P. 'Pat' Hurley Jr. of Ashburnham, USPS retiree, Marine vet; 61 ASHBURNHAM William P. "Pat" Hurley Jr., 61, of Ashburnham, MA, died Friday afternoon, October 17, 2008, in his home, after he was stricken ill. He was born on March 8, 1947, in Fitchburg, MA, the son of William P. Sr. and Mary (LaCoss) Hurley, and lived in Fitchburg most of his life. He attended and graduated from Fitchburg High School Class of 1965. Pat had enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served during the Vietnam War. He worked as a rural letter carrier for 17 years for the U.S. Postal Service in Lunenburg and Ashby, MA, retiring in 2003. For the past 5 years, he had been working for Enterprise Car Rental in Gardner, MA. He lived in Ashburnham, MA for the past 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Patricia (Downs) Hurley; his mother, Mary (LaCoss) Hurley of Fitchburg, MA; 2 daughters, Rebecca and her husband, Michael King of Leominster, MA, Jennifer and her husband, Michael Taralli of Leominster, MA; 3 brothers, Terrance J. "Terry" Hurley and his wife, Allison of Townsend, MA, Michael T. Hurley and his wife, Mary of Fitchburg, MA, Matthew S. Hurley and his wife, Dolores of Fitchburg, MA; 2 sisters, Paula M. and her husband, Paul Dowd of Ashburnham, MA, Jean K. and her husband, William Allen of Vernon, CT; his sisters-in-law, Joanne E. Downs of Bellport, New York, and Kathleen J. Downs of Fallbrook, CA; his grandchildren, Tabitha Silva, Aaron King, McKenzie Hurley, Katarina and Michael Taralli; and several nephews and nieces. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Fitchburg, MA. HURLEY The funeral will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from the Lavery Chartrand & Alario Funeral Home, 99 Summer St., Fitchburg, MA with Mass at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 59 Vernon St., Fitchburg, MA. Burial arrangements will be private at the convenience of the family. Calling hours at the funeral home will be on Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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Published by Sentinel & Enterprise from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Hurley

19 Entries

Cindy (Casey) Healy

October 29, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Unfortunatly being the baby on the hill my memories of Pat are few, but we were all like family. Now Danny will be with his brother. He will be greatly missed.

Patricia Willette

October 28, 2008

So sorry to hear of Pat's sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I hadn't seen Pat in quite a long time but many of my fondest childhood memories include your entire family. We were all like one big family up there on the hill. Now Danny has his big brother with him. I wish you comfort in your time of sorrow. God Bless.

Patty (Casey) Willette

Ken Fortin

October 28, 2008

I was so sorry to hear about Pat's passing.
Pat and I go way back, Overland St and Wachusett St school.
I hadn't see Pat since graduation in 65.
My deepest sympathies to his family.

Michael O'Brien

October 23, 2008

I got to know 'Pat Man' while working at Enterprise. We shared many conversations and laughs. Some of his stories will last with me forever. To Patty and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Pat, may you find eternal peace.

Kelly McKenna

October 23, 2008

I got to know Patrick while working with him at Enterprise. He was a great man and I am grateful to have known him. He had a wonderful heart. My thoughts are with his family.

Susan Theriault

October 22, 2008

Matt , I am so sorry to hear about your brothers passing. Please know you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. My your love and memories of your brother help guide you through this difficult time.

Kevin Mulligan

October 22, 2008

Patsy
I was so very sorry to hear about Pat's untimely passing. I always enjoyed seeing him, his humor and his company. He will be missed and fondly remembered. My deepest sympathies to you and all of Pat's family.

Pamela (Jackson) Barrett

October 21, 2008

I've known and grew up with the Hurley family since I was a child living on Westminster Hill Road.

I moved from the area, but reconnected with Pat when he was our mail carrier in Lunenburg after we moved back from Europe.

I'm so sorry & shocked to hear of Pat's death and my thoughts are with the entire family.

Maggie (Ahearn) Carrick

October 21, 2008

Patty - I wanted to share my deepest sympathy with you. Gosh, I can't believe you and Pat have been married 31 years, long time since those Log Cabin days. I have nothing but fond memories of Pat and always will. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Maggie

Ellen Gale

October 21, 2008

Pat was my mail man when we first moved to Lunenburg. He was always so friendly. My sympathies to his family.

Paula Lasorsa

October 21, 2008

My sincere condolences to Pat's family. My husband and I graduated with Pat, and I ran into him a few years ago. I was surprised when he said he knew me, but couldn't rmember my name. We talked about old times and old friends. Very nice guy!

Patrick Rice

October 20, 2008

Jen and family sorry to here about your dad, keep your head up

Crystal Ledford and family,

October 20, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Colleen McDowell-Harper

October 20, 2008

Patsy and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember the family get togethers and holidays at Annie's. I will keep you in my prayers.

Joyce (Stewart) Wells

October 20, 2008

Just wanted to say to the whole family that I am saddened by the news of Pat's passing. I remember the many, many times that Jean would invite me over to the family home and Pat would be in and out and would always speak with me (We all grew up together). He was such a good guy. I always liked him. He meant what he said but he was always kind to me. I pray through Jesus Christ our Dear Lord and Saviour that God's Love surround all of you and give you peace at this time in your lives.

With Much Love and many, many fond memories,
Joyce (Jody)

Michelle Maillet

October 20, 2008

Jenny and Becky, So sorry to hear about your dad. If there is anything that I can do just let me know. Jenny you know how to get ahold of me. Love Always, Mickey

Samoset Cafeteria Staff

October 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill and Diane Sicard

October 19, 2008

Hello to the family, in all the years we knew him, Pat was a gentleman, I loved seeing him come to visit his mom, bringing her coffee and would always ask him where mine was. He would just smile. We will miss him too. With our most sincere condolences, Bill and Diane Sicard

Dad and i at I believe uncle Joeys.

Jennifer Taralli ( Hurley )

October 19, 2008

Pat was a lot of things some may say a bit of a hermit, and at times cranky and blunt, but that was him, you knew where you stood and you would get an honest answer not some mamsy pamsy what you want to hear bull. He had the best sense of humor and always reminded me a bit of George Carlin in his mannerism and delivery. He was a good man and a good husband, he may not have been the Sunday dinner , come visit with the grandkids type of Dad and thats what i loved about him, his honesty and no non sense attitude . He was mine and i loved him, still do and always will. I will miss you Dad and love you for who you where always.

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