Obituary of John J. Hurley

John J. Hurley Age 80, of Horseheads, departed this life Monday, February 8, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. John was born December 11, 1929, son of Edward and Edna (Mooney) Hurley. He is predeceased by his brothers, Edward, Richard, Robert, Leon Hurley, and brother-in-law, and special friend, Robert Dial. John is survived by brothers and sister-in-law, Francis Hurley of Elmira, William and Marge Hurley of Winsted, CT; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Noterfonzo of Saratoga Springs, NY, Betty Hurley of Elmira, Mary Dial of Elmira Heights, Jean and George Lowman of Elmira, Evelyn and Phillip Foster of Elmira; niece Edna Moyer; along with numerous other nieces and nephews. John worked at Moretti's Restaurant for over 30 years before retiring in the mid 1980's. He was an avid New York Mets fan and loved to play the NYS Lottery BINGO scratch off tickets. John was a quiet and unassuming man who loved his family. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service, officiated by Deacon George Welch, will follow at 6:15 p.m. Interment will take place at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers John may be remembered with donations to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. John's family would like to thank the staff at Bethany Courtyards, Bethany Manor, Dr. Devlin, St. Joseph's Hospital - D3, and Southern Tier Hospice for all of the special care given to John. John himself would have smiled and said, "Thank you sweethearts and may the good Lord take a liking to you."