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Zachary Golley Obituary
Nov 8, 2000 - Mar 1, 2025
Age 24, of Ellicottville passed away at ECMC surrounded by his family, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Buffalo, son of John and Debbie (Lexer) Golley, who survive. Zachary was engaged to Emily Hall, who survives. He worked as a Grade 1 Sewer Operator for the village of Ellicottville water department. His life of service continued after his death, nobly donating organs to sustain lives of those in need. Besides his parents, loving fiancée, and beloved daughter Bailey Rose, Zachary is survived by three sisters; Ashley (Connor) Hellwig, Becca (Tommy) Fales, and Caitlyn (Kevin) Bower, as well as four nieces; Madeline, Addyson, Laura, Hallie, and five nephews; Kaiden, Lukas, Jackson, Tucker, and Cameron. Also surviving is a paternal grandmother, Barbara Golley, several aunts, uncles, cousins, loving friends, his "Fire Fam" and especially Bailey's godparents, Kyle and Haley Germain. Zachary is predeceased by his paternal grandfather, David Golley, and maternal grandparents, Stuart (Janet) Lexer, and beloved family friend, Richard "Dick" Kruse. Friends may call on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 3-7 pm, and Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 4-8 pm from Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St. in Little Valley, NY. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11 am from the Ellicottville Town Center, 28 Parkside Dr. in Ellicottville. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Ellicottville. Memorials may be made to the family's Go Fund Me page for his daughter, Bailey: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-zach-a-kind-hearted-individual-in-our-community?qid=8fbe4040777bc4bedfc395964b3f821d.
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Lynne Gagliardo
March 7, 2025
condolences to all of Zach's family and everyone that loved and knew him. God Bless.
Norm and Mickie Vaughn
March 6, 2025
Barb, we are SO sorry for your loss. Our prayers are for you and your family. We think if you, every time we pass your house. Our sympathy. Norm and Mickie Vaughn
Bob
March 5, 2025
God bless Zachs soul. Sympathy to mother and father, and to fiancee Emilyand little baby Rose. He is home now with our Lord. Amen!
DMM
March 4, 2025
RIP
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