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Dale Golley Obituary
He was born April 11, 1947, in Ellicottville, the son of the late Floyd and Evelyn (Brown) Golley. On Feb. 8, 1969, he married the former Anne Nitsche, who survives.
Mr. Golley had worked as a mechanic, helped his brother logging, and worked construction for Coldsprings Construction and Northrup Construction. He also was the water superintendent for Ellicottville Water Department from 1984 to 2009. He was a 1965 graduate of Ellicottville Central School and an exempt fireman with the Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department, a social member of the Ellicottville American Legion, a trap shooter, line dancer, gardener and bowler and a member of the NRA. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren and Our Family Camp outdoors and the Relay for Life.
Besides his wife of 44 years, he is survived by three daughters, Tina (Jamie) Urbanski of Firestone, Colo., Michelle (Mario) Cortez of Ellicottville, and Jennifer (Chris) Baldonado of Orchard Park; four grandchildren, Evelyn and Erin Cortez and Julia and Dominic Baldonado; three brothers, David (Barb) Golley of Ellicottville, Duane (Diana) Golley of Allegany, and Ronald Golley of Kill Buck; two sisters, Kathy Golley and Sharon Morton, both of Ellicottville; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at O'Rourke Funeral Home, 411 Rock City St., Little Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday (Jan. 6, 2014), at Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Ellicottville. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Ellicottville.
Memorials may be made to Homecare and Hospice, Roswell Park, or Ellicottville Vol. Fire Dept.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dale Golley
Tonya Walters
January 6, 2014
Praying for you all. Hoping that happy memories carry you through these difficult times. Thor & Tonya Walters
Margaret Hartman
January 5, 2014
Anne and family: I was so sorry to hear about Dale's passing. I enjoyed working with him at Northrup's and I know how much he loved you all. Sorry I can't make the funeral but my prayers are with you.
January 4, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Anne and your family. He put up a good fight but we know God knows best and it was time to get some rest. Tom and Ramona
Shirley Moore
January 4, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to all the Golley family.
Jollene Provencio
January 3, 2014
Oh my dear friend I am so sorry to hear this I am praying for your family. Jollene and james
6 West Staff Roswell Park
January 3, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Darci Dunkleman
January 3, 2014
I have many fond memories of growing up with my second family. I'd like to think that Daddy Dale is somewhere up there watching over me and giving me strength to continue my battle against this ugly disease. I will miss him, but it is comforting to know that he can rest now with no more pain from tests, needles, etc... you will be with me always.
Darci Dunkleman
January 2, 2014
I will never forget the years of memories I have with you, Anne, Tina, Michelle &Jennifer. You all were like a 2nd family to me growing up and still are. Dale; I would like to think that you are up there, somewhere, looking down on me and giving me the extra strength and motivation to continue my fight against this ugly disease just as you did for so many years. You endured so much and I can imagine a small portion of what you went thru. You will always be in my thoughts and heart. Be at peace "Daddy Dale". The pain is forever gone.
Daniel and Terry Yates
January 2, 2014
uncle dale you were loved by many and will be sadly missed but we will hold you in our hearts forever, and cherish the memories each of us have created with you, we love and now you are a angel with the lord
Dorothy Eastman
January 2, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Eric Sammons
January 2, 2014
Michelle so sorry to hear this news. I hope your family is covered in peace and comfort.
Derek Wood
January 2, 2014
From my Colorado family to yours in New York, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Dale, will be missed, but his accomplishments and positive life attitude will forever carry on.
Ron & De Heilman
January 2, 2014
Prayers to you and your family. Dale will be missed by us.
January 2, 2014
Our deepest Sympathy to all of you. He fought a long hard battle. God's Peace be with each of you during this most difficult of days. Terri and Jerry Stachowiak
Donna Morlock
January 2, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss.
Tim and Jody Raab
January 2, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers during this difficult time. May you draw comfort in the memories that you have shared.
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