Carl R. Hurley

Carl R. Hurley, age 91, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Singerly Manor Assisted Living, along with the care of Amedisys Hospice, and his loving wife by his side.

Born in Colon, Panama, Carl was the son of the late Blaine Hurley and Herta (Van Allen) Witt.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, serving during World War II.  Carl spent his career in the Paint Industry, where he worked his way up the ranks at companies including Pratt & Lambert, M.A.B., Glidden and Duron Paint from which he retired as a sales manager.

Carl was a longtime resident of Hyde Park in Wilmington, DE.  He was the past President and Treasurer of the Old Capitol Trail Lions Club, where he had been honored as Lion of the Year.  He was also on the Board of Directors for the Mid County Senior Citizens Organization in DE.  He was a member of the King David Masonic Lodge #763 in PA, and a past President of the Kiwanis Club in Wilkes Barre, PA.   

Carl loved traveling with his family, especially on his annual vacations long ago to Cape Cod, Chincoteague, Bethany Beach and then later to Myrtle Beach,Washington state and Canada in the beautiful Northwest.  Many fond memories were made in these places. He loved going to Delaware Park and watching the horse races. Carl also enjoyed golf, and loved to hit the links with his wife, Virginia.  In his leisure time, Carl loved to read, especially Tom Clancy novels, as well as the newspaper on Sunday mornings with his coffee and country music playing. He was also a diehard Baltimore Ravens (Colts) and Orioles fan.

Carl is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Frances Virginia (Ford) Hurley; his son, Carl ”Rick” Hurley, Jr. (Christine); his daughters, Diane Murray (Fred) and Janice Hurley Taylor (Wally); his grandchildren, Amy Susynski (Ken), Lacey Sethness, Erin Hurley-Brown (Jon), Ken Murray (Cailyn) and Laura Johnson (Damon) and his great- grandchildren, Lauren Susynski, Sunny Brown, Ada Murray, June Murray and Linnaea Johnson.

Family and friends may visit from 10:30 to 11:30 AM on Tuesday, April 30 at Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808, where a Celebration of Carl’s Life will begin at 11:30 AM. Interment will follow at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faithful Friends, 12 Germay Dr., Wilmington, DE 19804 or the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., #102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

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