Obituary of Edward Walter Earley

Elmira: Age 83, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Bud was born September 30, 1931 in Tioga PA a son of Averil (Decker) and Edward W. Earley. He is predeceased by his siblings, Mary Lou (Alcott) Allen, Nadine (William) Robertson, Michael L. Earley and Jon Earley. Bud is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy Dalton Earley; children, all of Elmira, with their families, Gary K. and Mary Jo Earley with children Erin and Patrick (Kristine); Donald E. Earley with children, Matthew, Thomas and Hannah; Dennis J. Earley with children, Timothy and Daniel; Sheila A. and John Wakefield with children, Kara (Patrick) McInerny, Ryan Fletcher and Alexandra Wakefield; Susan M. and A.J. Carozzoni with children, Joseph, Nicholas, Jack and Ally; great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Callan McInerny; sisters-in-law, Gayle Earley, Marcia Earley and Marilyn Dalton; along with several nieces and nephews. Bud was a U S Army veteran serving his country during the Korean War. He was retired from Hardinge, Inc., where he worked for 37 years. Bud was an avid fisherman, golfer and enjoyed a good game of euchre. He was a Past-President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a long time CYO basketball coach with St. Patrick's Church. Bud's life revolved around his family who will forever love and miss him. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira, on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held there on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church. Interment, with committal prayers and military honors, will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.