Hoosick Falls – Henry W. “Hank” Hurley, 72, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided on Willow Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, with his companion of fifteen years, Deborah Mulready.
Born July 9, 1942, in Bennington, Hank was the son of the late Clarence and Laura (Woodard) Hurley. Hank was a self-employed carpenter throughout his life, taking great pride in his work. He was an avid NASCAR fan and owned a car that raced at Lebanon Valley Speedway. Hank was a member the Moose Lodge in Bennington and the St. Stanislaw Society in Hoosick Falls.
Survivors, other than his companion Deborah, include his children, Sherry Fitzpatrick of Spring Hill, FL, Virginia Hurley, Ronald Hurley of North Adams, MA, Donald Hurley of North Hampton, NY, and Todd Hurley of Sunderland, VT, his brothers, Robert Hurley of Eagle Bridge, NY, and Ralph Hurley of Pownal, VT, and his uncle, John Woodard of Easton, NY. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Hank is pre-deceased by a sister, Edna, and three brothers, Clarence, Wallace and James.
Funeral services are Friday, November 14, at 7 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5 pm until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Karen McGovern Memorial Fund through the funeral home.