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Paul Furey Obituary
AGE: 67 • Highland Mills
April 26, 1949 - August 17, 2016
Paul Furey, of Highland Mills, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Cornwall, NY. He was 67. Son of the late George Furey and Margaret McCaffrey Furey, Paul was born on April 26, 1949 in Nyack, New York and grew up on Hickory Hill Road in Tappan. Paul was an accomplished three-sport athlete at Tappan Zee High School, receiving All County and All Metropolitan Honors as a quarterback in 1966. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Columbia University. He married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine Iervolino in 1972, and they were married for 44 years raising three children together. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Paul was a cherished science and mathematics teacher as well as a tennis and basketball coach at Suffern High School for over thirty years. He was also a youth soccer and softball coach. Additionally, he served on the Board of Education of Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. In retirement, Paul took up the bagpipes, which he loved, and was an active member of the Orange County Ancient Order of Hibernians, marching in prestigious local and national parades. A lifelong tennis player, Paul took first place in Men's Doubles over 50 in the 2015 Rockland County Tennis Tournament. Paul travelled extensively in retirement, enjoying every moment with family and friends. He was well-loved and cherished by all who met him.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Iervolino Furey of Highland Mills; two daughters, Phoebe Furey McGall (James) of Glenelg, Maryland, and Kelly Furey of Los Angeles, California; one son, Phillip Furey of Los Angeles, California; one sister, Miriam Furey Wagner; four brothers, George Francis Furey, Mark Furey, James Furey, and Peter Furey; two grandchildren, James and Owen McGall; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Monday, August 22nd at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Church in Highland Mills, NY at 10 am on Tuesday, August 23rd. Cremation at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity International in memory of Paul Furey(www.habitat.org/support/giftfromtheheart.aspx). Arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. 845-782-8185: www.ssqfuneralhome.com
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scott vanderhoef
September 15, 2016
Dear Lorraine and Family,
I learned only today of Paul's passing. I am so very sorry. He was such a very special guy- as a classmate, teacher, and friend. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Aphrodite Tsairis
August 25, 2016
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Paul, I recently connected with Lorraine and have had a long and cherished association with son, Phil, and his film entitled, "Since: The Bombing of Pan Am 103. Learning that Paul played the pipes created a special connection for the sound of the bagpipes has been part of our lives since the tragedy in Lockerbie, Scotland.
Our family sends our sincerest sympathies to the Furey family with a special hug for Phil.
Aphrodite Tsairis
August 22, 2016
My thoughts are about you and my great memories of what a great guy Paul was. Take care of yourself. Time is the solace. Murray Averick
Dennis Healy
August 22, 2016
Condolences to all of the Furey family.
Pat Withers
August 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ! May Paul rest in peace!
August 21, 2016
Dear Lorraine,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Paul; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I do pray that your warm memories will help you through this most difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Janet Witte
Rebecca Norman (Weissman)
August 21, 2016
So sorry to hear this. What a sweet man.
harvey markman
August 21, 2016
Dear Lorraine and family
I worked with Paul at Suffern High School until 1988 when i left for Arizona. He was a beautiful man with an infectious smile and glorious laugh. I was thinking about your family just a few weeks ago....wondering how you all were.
may God bless you and your family
Harvey Markman
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