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David Golley Obituary
He was born Jan. 1, 1944, in Salamanca, the son of the late Floyd and Evelyn (Brown) Golley. On Sept. 12, 1964, he married the former Barbara Nitsche, who survives.
Mr. Golley was the Town of Ellicottville Highway Superintendent for 24 years and owned an operated Golley's Service in Ellicottville from 1965 to 1985.
He was a member of the Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church and its Usher's Assoc., Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department, WNY Harness Assoc., NYS Highway Superintendent's Assoc., and a social member of the Ellicottville American Legion. He loved his family, his horses and his farm.
Besides his loving wife he is survived by four sons, John (Debra) Golley and James Golley, both of Ellicottville, Joseph (Jody) Golley of Corona, Calif., and Jeffery (Ruthie) Golley of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; a daughter, Deborah (Ed) Frederickson of Ellicottville; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Duane (Diana) Golley of Allegany and Ronald Golley of Kill Buck; two sisters, Katherine Golley and Sharon Morton, both of Ellicottville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Dale Golley, who is survived by his wife Anne Golley of Ellicottville.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St., in Little Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. on Monday (Dec. 8, 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 the Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department, or Ellicottville Great Valley Ambulance service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for David Golley
December 10, 2014
Long time ago (60'S) Dave helped me through a difficult and dangerous situation. He was gracious and would not accept payment. My thanks and my prayers at this sad time.
Dan Halloran, formerly GV Ellicottville resident
Bill Barto
December 9, 2014
Keeping your family in my prayers.
Steve & Erlinda Reiser
December 6, 2014
Sending our love & prayers at this difficult time.
Walter & Janice Gambrill
December 5, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Walter and Janice Gambrill
& Family
McNeight Family
December 5, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you this Christmas and always.
Carolyn Misko (Hanson)
December 5, 2014
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Morlock
December 5, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my prayers.
frank n sandy
December 5, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dorothy Eastman
December 5, 2014
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
December 5, 2014
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
December 5, 2014
Sending the warmest prayers and blessings to The Golley Family.
Thinking of you...
Deb and Charlene Martin
Carmaletta (Whitmer) Schultz
December 4, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Melissa Lowry Thatch
December 4, 2014
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Blessings to Barbara and the family
Dave Raecher
December 4, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave was a good man who will be greatly missed.
Shirley Moore
December 4, 2014
Thinking of you and your family in this time of sorry. May God bless you.
Kathy McNell
December 4, 2014
Sending our thoughts & prayers to all of The Golley Family.
Tim & Kathy McNell
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