The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
John Turley Jr., 77, of King of Prussia
John A. “Bud” Turley, Jr. a resident of King of Prussia, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 77.
John was a 1958 graduate of Bridgeport High School and also a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church in King of Prussia, PA. He owned and operated The Turley Insurance Agency in Bridgeport, PA, a family owned business, for over 55 years. Mr. Turley chaired the Bridgeport Revitalization Committee, served on the Community Board of Progress Bank, and was a member of the Bridgeport Business Association.
As a young man, Bud was a volunteer fireman for Bridgeport Fire CO. #1. Outside of volunteering he enjoyed small game hunting and bowling, but his true passion was his love of classic cars. He was a member of the National Street Rod Association as well as King Cruisers.
Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late John A. Sr. and Ann M. (McGilvery) Turley. Bud is survived by his loving family including his wife of 54 years, Josephine F. Turley; two sons, John A. Turley, III (Andrea) of West Chester, PA and Robert M. Turley (Karen), of Collegeville, PA; six grandchildren: Abigail, John IV, Samantha, Madeline, Alex and Austin; sister-in- law, Theresa Bono; brother-in- law, Mario Marcelli. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Mary Lou Beatty and Ann M. Marcelli.
Relatives & friends are invited to Bud’s Funeral Mass at Mother of Divine Providence Church, 333 Allendale Rd., King of Prussia, PA on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 10:30 am. Officiating will be Rev. Martin T. Cioppi, Pastor. His viewing is Wednesday from 9 to 10:15 a.m., at the church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Conshohocken, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bud’s memory to Mother of Divine Providence Church, 333 Allendale Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406 and/or St. Jude Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. stjude.org/ memorialgifts
Arrangements are by The Bacchi Funeral Home and Crematory, Ltd., Bridgeport, PA. Condolences to the family at www.bacchifh.com.