Obituary of Jack Haley Sr.

John J. Haley Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 11, 2010 in his own home next to his wife of 67 years Agnes. Born June 25th 1919 in Corona, NY, Jack was the son of the late James Haley and Katherine Walters Haley. He graduated from Monticello High School, class of 1938. Jack first worked for the Park Sheraton Hotel in NYC with his brothers, and later was an inspector for Ford Motor Co in Mahwah, NJ, retiring from there in1980. Jack & his "Chickie" met when they were 16 years old in Wurtsboro Hills. Their favorite place was Curcio's Tavern where families would meet and dance all night. Jack & Agnes were married November 8th, 1942 at St. John the Evangelist Church in New York City. They resided in North Bergen, NJ and spent summers in their house in Wurtsboro Hills. After their retirement they moved to Wurtsboro and became active members in various service and church organizations. Jack was the head usher at St Joseph's Church in Wurtsboro at the five o'clock mass. He would greet all of the parishioners as they came into the church with a kiss, smile or a joke. He made everyone feel welcome and everyone loved him. Jack was also the past president of the Westbrookville/Bloomingburg Senior Citizen's Club; a member of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus in NJ. Jack is survived by his wife Agnes at home; a son: Jack and his wife Toni of Wurtsboro; also many nieces and nephews including: Rose Friedel, Joan Keating, Carole Bonney and Vincent Haley as well as many great nieces and nephews, and many loving friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by an infant daughter Kathleen; as well as his brothers & sisters: Rose, Kathleen, Vinnie, Jimmy & Dorothy. Jack will always be remembered as a kind, honest, loving man who always greeted people with a smile and a funny story. He dedicated his life to wife Chickie and his family. Jack was always there to give a helping hand to a neighbor or a friend when needed. He was genuinely concerned about everyone. His family will always love him and miss him. A loving light has gone out in the world. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 14 from 4-7pm at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 15 at 11:00am at St. Joseph's Church, 180 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro with Fr. Peter Madori officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Wurtsboro. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph's Church, P.O. Box 277, Wurtsboro, NY 12790. Arrangements under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com