Submitted by: Dan Rich

Patrick R. Hurley

Feb. 8, 1933 - May 24, 2008

South Bend Tribune 5/26/2008
GRANGER - Patrick R. Hurley, 75, of Granger, IN, passed away at 6:43 p.m. Saturday May 24, 2008, in his home. Patrick was born on February 8, 1933, in Elkhart, IN, to Charles R. Hurley of Elkhart, IN and Ruth T. (Litwiler) Castleman of Cassoplis, MI.

On March 14, 1964, in the New Carlisle Community Church, he married Nancy A. Moffitt, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Patrick R. Hurley Jr. of Granger, Patrick (Carol) Breen of Elkhart, Michael (Yvonne) Breen of St. Joseph, MI, and Kenneth (Julie) Breen of North Liberty, IN; six grandchildren, Shannon Lynn (Carl) Albaugh, Christopher, Patrick, Sean, Cory and Kelley Breen; and two sisters, Rosemary Gunts of Elkhart, and Kathryn McGaha of Louisiana. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; and his brother Lawrence. He retired from Patrick Industries in Elkhart after 33 years of service, where he was the Director of Transportation and Safety. Patrick served in the United States Air Force during the 1950's and was a member of the American Legion Post #151, Granger, IN. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, working jigsaw puzzles and he loved to go flying.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday May 28, 2008, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday May 27, 2008, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.