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Robert E. Hurley
99, died on September 18, 2011. Born in Cincinnati, OH, he was the only son of E.T. Hurley and Irene Bishop Hurley, noted Cincinnati artists.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Agnes M. Workman, and sister Joan Hurley O'Brien.
He is survived by sons, E. Timothy Hurley, Patrick J. Hurley (Cheryl); daughters, Ann Hurley Testa (Arnold), Rosemary Hurley Kelley (Paul); 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
He graduated from St. Xavier High School and from the University of Cincinnati, with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Mr. Hurley served active duty in the United States Army from 1939 to 1945, wherein he acted as Office Chief of Ordinance. He served in the Army Reserves from 1945 to1971, retiring as a full Colonel.
Mr. Hurley retired from RCA in 1976, after 30 years. Many of those years he was the Chief Chemical Engineer and was the inventor of numerous process and methods, which were part of the early days of the electronics industry development. Among his many credits are his work on the printed circuit board, the refinement of radar and the ferrite ceramics which made up the component for the first color television picture tube.
He was a member of Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, American Chemical Society, American Ceramic Society, American Defense Preparedness Association, Reserve Officers Association, Knights of Columbus, Army Local Casualty Assistance Command, American Legion, St. Joan of Arc Church, Indpls. IN, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Indianapolis Dulcimer Society, Story of the Month Club, Indianapolis public library, American Red Cross Volunteer corps.
Mr. Hurley is listed in "American Men and Women in Science"- Who's Who in the Midwest 1989. In 1971, American Red Cross awarded Mr. Hurley and his wife "Indianapolis Chapter Volunteer of the Year."
Services were held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Indianapolis St. Vincent DePaul Society or the American Red Cross in the name of Robert E. Hurley.
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Aline O'Brien
December 15, 2011
I only learned of Bob's passing yesterday. He was a wonderfully sweet man. His late wife Agnes was my father's first cousin. I grew up playing with his children at their house in Moorestown, NJ in the 1940s and '50s. He was the family genealogist and we owe a lot to him for his research, which has been a big help to me in my own genealogical work. The world is a better place for Bob's having living in in for nearly a century. What is remembered lives.
Holly Willman Irwin
September 24, 2011
My dad, Dale, and Bob had frequent meals together at Marquette. We loved the stories of his inventions and service experiences. He was delightful and is missed at the table.
September 21, 2011
An amazing man. Proud to have known him.
September 21, 2011
I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.I HAD THE PLEASURE TO KNOW MR. HURLEY HE WAS SUCH A FUNNY MAN AND THE STORIES HE TOLD WAS GREAT!! HE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED.SANDRA MARQUETTE
Chris Sputh
September 20, 2011
I was blessed to have known Mr. Hurley. He was a good kind gentleman and his smile could light up a room.
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