Joseph D. Hurley, Jr. (Jay)
Jay Hurley passed away peacefully on February 24th, 2018 with his loving family at his side. He was known by all as an engaging, caring, gentle man whose kindness knew no bounds. We are comforted by our faith that Jay surely went straight to Heaven due to the exemplary life he led.
He is survived by his siblings Desmond (Anne), Alannah (the late Steve Chase), and Mark (Terry). He was absolutely adored by his beloved niece and nephews, Alannah and Desmond Hurley and Jack, Clark and Patrick Chase. Jay is also survived by his aunt, Dolores McKeever Donahue and his many McKeever, Donahue, Porter and Keohane cousins.
Jay was predeceased by his parents Joseph D. and Alannah McKeever Hurley, his paternal uncles Bishop Mark Hurley and Archbishop Frank Hurley, his aunt Phyllis Porter (the late Martin), and his maternal uncle and aunt George V. (Val) McKeever and Maire McAuliffe, MD.
Jay was a 4th generation San Franciscan born on July 19th, 1961. He grew up in Burlingame, the oldest of the 4 Hurleys, and graduated from St. Catherine of Siena, Serra High School and the University of Santa Clara, Class of 1983. He enjoyed a successful career as a mortgage professional, working side by side with his treasured best friend of almost 40 years, Tony Malone. Jay was admired and respected by his many friends and accordingly was honored as Godfather to 13 of their children.
Jay lived every aspect of his life with kindness, humility, compassion for others and the highest level of integrity. He was deeply religious and a devout Catholic. As an active member of St. Dominic’s Parish for the past 18 years, Jay’s life was enhanced both spiritually and personally by his many cherished friends in that community. Jay generously served on the Board of Directors of The O’Shea Foundation and was a Knight of Malta.
The family would like to thank our dear friend Dr. Richard Cuneo whose wise, external counsel and guidance was both generous and invaluable. Jay’s friends from St. Dominic’s were a constant, daily, supportive presence during his hospitalization and we are grateful for their devotion to our brother.
Friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 9th at St. Dominic’s Church, 2390 Bush St in San Francisco. Eulogies will begin at 10:00 and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. A Memorial Mass for Jay and our beloved Mother,
Alannah McKeever Hurley will be celebrated on Saturday, March 10th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1310 Bayswater Ave. in Burlingame. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jay’s memory can be made to De Marillac Academy, 175 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102. www.demarillac.org.