William G. Hurley

Born on January 7, 1925, in Port Huron, MI, Bill was the loving husband of 57 years to Wilma J. Hurley (nee Armitage); the loving father to son Gary S. and his wife Mary Anne, of Bucktown, PA; son William T. and his wife Elizabeth, of Naperville, IL; daughter Laurie A. of Exton, PA; daughter Kathy L. and her husband, David Mayo of Honey Brook, PA; and daughter Cheryl E. and her husband, David Holdan of Chester Springs, PA; the proud and loving grandfather to Christine M. Hurley, Lisa S. Hurley, Brittney E. Holdan, Eric D. Mayo, Brandon W. Holdan, and Lauren A. Hurley, who all loved him very much.

Bill joined the U.S. Army at the age of 18, proudly serving his country in both World War II and the Korean War. Upon honorable discharge from the Army, Bill followed his grandfather’s footsteps and pursued a career on the Railroad, working for the Grand Trunk Western / Canadian National Railway in Port Huron, MI for 30 years, as well as other Railway related companies until his retirement in 1990.

After retirement he realized how much joy the railroad brought him, thus spent his spare time setting up a model railroad in his basement where both he and his grandchildren would spend endless hours.

Bill loved to travel, especially if by rail. He also enjoyed summers at the shore, just being with family and friends brought him so much joy. He loved to cook, with his specialties being steaks and ribs on the grill or whipping up a batch of chili or spaghetti for his family to enjoy.

He was a member of the National Association of Railroad Passengers the American Legion and the New England Railroad Club.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at the Alleva Funeral Home Inc 1724 E. Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301 on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge, PA.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association 150 Monument Road, Ste. 150 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.