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JOHN HURLEY Obituary

JOHN J. HURLEY, JR. John J. Hurley, Jr., 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Born in Bayonne, John was a long-time resident, prior to moving to Middletown and then Howell. A graduate of Marist High School and St. Peter's College, John was the Assistant Manager of the 26th Street ShopRite in Bayonne, then served as Manager and was employed at Carl Inserra Supermarkets, Inc. prior to retiring after 46 years of service. John was a founding member of the Bayonne St. Patrick's Parade, a former Chairperson of the Parade Committee, and was honored as the Grand Marshal in 1998. He was a member of Ireland's 32, the County Corkmen's Association, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Shore, and the Knights of Columbus, Star of the Sea Council #371. John was predeceased by his parents, Marie (nee: Donnelly) and John Hurley; his father-in-law, Vincent Decio; and his brother-in-law, John Decio. John is survived by his beloved wife, Lorraine Hurley (nee: Decio); his loving son, Brian Hurley, and his wife, Sabrina; his loving daughter, Megan Kroll, and her husband, Marlen; his cherished grandchildren, Sophia Grace and Gabriella Rose; his dear brother Leo, and his wife, Irene; his dear mother-in-law, Lucy Decio; his dear nephew, Leo Hurley, Jr., and his wife, Ann Marie; his dear niece, Maureen Gilroy, and her husband, Patrick; and his grandnephews, Liam and Brendan Gilroy. The funeral will be conducted on Saturday, February 18, 2017. A funeral Mass will be held at St. William the Abbot Church, Howell at 11:00 a.m. Private cremation will follow. Visitation will be held at O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, NJ, on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. William the Abbot Church, 2740 Lakewood-Allenwood Road, Howell, NJ 07731. Condolences may be received at obrienfuneralhome.com or bayonnememorialhome.com. O'Brien Funeral Home 505 Burnt Tavern Rd Brick, NJ 08724 (732) 899-8600

Published by The Jersey Journal on Feb. 16, 2017.
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Very sorry for your loss. John was a respected coworker and longtime family friend. Our deepest sympathy to his family

Bill Petsch jr and family

February 17, 2017

We LOVE John Hurley. We enjoyed laughs together, and always enjoyed being around him and joking back and forth with him. He smiled so easily and always, always, showed happiness. We miss him already.
Love, Ann & Lou Marone

February 17, 2017

a loved one

February 16, 2017

I am so saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a wonderful man and a dear friend to my father for years. Such a great sense of humor--He could always make everyone laugh. I will remember him fondly. My condolences to the family.

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Dawn Reilly

Dawn Reilly

February 16, 2017

I am SO sad to hear this news. We were boys together on Newman Ave. John, Leo, me and others. John was a "Man to ride the river with" and he will be missed. SORRY for your loss. RIP, Friend

February 16, 2017

Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of John's passing. Wishing you, Brian, Megan, Marlen, and family, peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Gene & Pat Koenigsmark

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February 16, 2017

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