Windsor, Connecticut
Walter "Doc" Hurley, Sr., 91 of Hartford, beloved husband of the late Gwendolyn (Bannister) Hurley, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014. Born in Albany, Georgia, son of the late William and Willie( Smith) Hurley, Doc was raised in Hartford and graduated from his beloved Weaver High School. He...
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We were very sorry to learn of the passing of a great man. He was an inspiration to all. May his treasured memories help through this difficult time. May his legacy continue and the cherished memories help through this difficult time.
Lynn Bennett, Matt Steele
February 24, 2014 | Cromwell, CT
Doc Hurley ... What is one to say? The ultimate gentleman sportsman and athlete. To measure his life and contributions to the youth and the world ... one word 'priceless'. We are all the better for having shared a snapshot in time with him. I am so honored to have walked on the planet with such a Man. Thank you Walter (Doc) Hurley, Sr.
Cynthia Rose
February 24, 2014 | Oakland, CA
Doc Hurley, August 2013
Mahatma Ghandi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." I'm not sure if Doc Walter J Hurley, Sr ever read that, but he surely lived it. I first met Doc in the late '50's at a Hartford Park Dept Pee Wee basketball tournament. He was the ref and I was afraid of him because he was the largest man I had ever met. He gathered both teams at half-court before the game and his unique basso profundo voice was warm, friendly and inspiring - made you want to be like him and do something...
Wayne Leghorn BHS '66
February 23, 2014 | West Hartford, CT
The first time I saw you Mr. Hurley Sir , it was at a Basketball Court up in the attic of The old "North West Jones School" ,there is where you held gym classes, with a small turn table that played instructions for all of us to follow as you sat down , to do your paper work in that little office, you would call out, " Alex "," you know how to flip the record, you don't have to wait for me", that was back in July of 1964, well Mr. Hurley and graduated class walk across the street into ,"Big...
Alejandro Gamarra
February 21, 2014 | Hartford, CT
I often visited with Doc Hurley when I came to Hartford. In 2012 I attended the 55th Weaver High School Reunion and took time to visit with Doc at his home. He was mentally strong and in good spirits, but physically he was not in good shape. We talked for a long time about the early days and the exciting basketball that was played at Weaver when we won two Connecticut State Championships and the New England Championship at the old Boston Garden in 1957. Doc was an exceptional individual...
February 20, 2014
Sending peace, light and much love to the family and friends of Doc Hurley..."Doc" you have left a lasting legacy for us all to live by...Rest in Peace,
Lady Esther -- Class of '78
February 19, 2014 | Las Vegas, NV
You will be greatly missed.
norma jean Baskerville
February 19, 2014 | TAmpa Fl
Stacey and the Hurley Family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Doc. He will be missed and his wonderful spirit will never be forgotten. God Bless.
Shellene McBride
February 19, 2014 | Hartford, CT
To the Hurley Family, my condolences goes out to you all,God bless and may God continue to comfort you.
Larry & Diana Walton
February 19, 2014 | Windsor, CT