James E. Hurley

1941 - 2017

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

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Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services of Elmsford

72 East Main Street

Elmsford, New York

James Hurley Obituary

James E. Hurley

AGE: 75 • Elmsford, NY & The Villages, FL

Jim is survived by his wife Roberta (Bobbie), daughter Denise Scaglione, son James (Beau) (Greenburgh PD), grandsons Mark and Michael Scaglione, son-in-law Bill Scaglione, brother Thomas and sister Margaret Hurley Patrick. He is pre-deceased by his mother Margaret, father John and brothers John and Timothy. Jim was retired from the NYPD where he served from 1965 - 1985. While in the NYPD he worked in the Tactical Patrol Force and the Bronx Warrant Division. He also was retired from UPS where he worked as a Loss Prevention Supervisor. Jim was a member of the Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Guadalupe in Elmsford. He was a 4th degree member and a past Grand Knight for 5 years. He was also a member of the NYC Emerald Society, the Holy Name Society in Elmsford and a member of the 10-13 Club in the Villages, FL. Jim was the recipient of a lung transplant in 2006 and was blessed with 11 more years with his family. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 1st at 10:00AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Elmsford, NY. Friends may call from 4-8pm on Monday, July 31st at the Ballard-Durand Funeral Home (Elmsford Chapel), 72 East Main Street, Elmsford, NY. Interment will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.

Published by The Journal News on Jul. 27, 2017.
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Can't believe it has been five years! It seems like we lost him not so long ago. He has a lot of friends up in heaven! Regards

Teresa Kelly

July 19, 2022

Godspeed my friend. RIP

Gary Smith

August 1, 2017

Dear Roberta and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of James. He was a knowledgable and caring person to all. If you needed anything he was your man. Many fond memories of him and the Bronx neighborhood we all grew up in. May he rest in peace!
With our condolences,
Teresa and Joe Kelly

Joseph and Teresa Kelly

July 31, 2017

Condolences to the Hurley family. Rest in Peace Jimmy, you were a great partner.

Don Sullivan TPF/22nd squad

July 29, 2017

God bless you Jim and condolences to Bobbi and family. After Jim moved to Florida (I drove Bobbis car down) we spent a lot of time on the phone discussing trucks which was a hobby we both enjoyed. I'll miss the phone calls Jimmy.........RIP my friend.

Charles Danko

July 28, 2017

Our heart-felt condolences to Bobbie, Denise and Beau on the passing of Jim. He was a good neighbor and all around good person, who I
am sure will be missed by all who knew him.

Always enjoyed the Christmas Cards for all these years.


Gary & Mary Meyer
Dobbs Ferry, NY

July 28, 2017

God Bless you Jimmy. We had a lot of laughs in the 22nd squad in TPF. My prayers to the Hurley family.

Jack Hawthorne

July 28, 2017

God Bless you Jim, you were a good man! I worked with Jim in both TPF and the 43 Pct.. We had a lot of laughs together as Jim was a real funny guy and a great guy to know and work with in the NYPD. My sincere condolences to his wife and family.

Edward Fitzpatrick

July 28, 2017

GOD BLESS YOU JIMMY AND YOUR FAMILY.

john hodne

July 27, 2017

Our sincere condolences to Bobbi, Denise and Beau. We have fond memories of Jim from many, many years ago. We are very sorry for your loss.

Phyllis & Frank Riccardi

July 26, 2017

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