Dr. William J. Hurley

Dr. William J. Hurley passed away on March 1, 2023 in West Chester, PA surrounded by family. Bill was the son of Thomas P. and Louise C. (nee Culhane) Hurley, born in Philadelphia on July 26, 1940 and was raised in Drexel Hill, PA. He was predeceased by his sister Patricia L. Turner and his dearest wife of 47 years Rosemary A. Gorman. Bill is survived by brother Thomas. P. (Lois) of Kinnelon, NJ, and beloved children Dr. William J. (Mary) of Needham, MA, Sharon A. Kirkby (Mark Evangelista) of West Chester, PA, Sean T. (Colleen) of Romansville, PA. and Megan M. Nadzam (Andrew) of Mentor, OH, 12 talented and beautiful grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and his adoring and beloved partner Barbara J. Zagnoni.

Bill graduated from Villanova University and then earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Princeton University. He joined the DuPont Company in Wilmington, DE, relocating to several sites in the United States and Europe while advancing through management ranks. At DuPont, he was sometimes labeled a Maverick because he would often find creative and unique ways to get things done. He retired early and formed Innovatech, LLC where he was CEO. Upon retirement, Bill joined the faculty of Villanova University as a Business Fellow where he taught MBA and senior students for 20 years.

Bill loved life with his family and enjoyed many activities including camping, skiing, boating, biking, hiking, and tennis. He was always active in the many communities where he lived. He loved to travel and visited many countries on six continents.

Visitation hours will be held at Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square, PA on Monday March 13th from 9:30 -10:30 am. A Mass will be held 11 am at St. Patrick Church, Kennett Square. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com