Drew Hurley dies suddenly at 49

Drew Stephen Hurley, vice president of sales at longtime NEPPA affiliate member, Arthur J. Hurley, Inc., died suddenly while on vacation with his family in Kauai, Hawaii. He was 49 years and will be greatly missed.

Hurley was born on Oct. 12,1961, and was a proud member of Lexington High School's class of 1979. He lettered in hockey for three years. After attending the Choate school as a post graduate, he went on to Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. While at Union, he was a member of Chi Psi Fraternity, serving as president in his junior year. He also served on the college newspaper as sports editor. After college, Drew joined the family business at the Arthur J. Hurley Co. Inc. selling wire and cable where he rose to vice president of sales.

"He did everything from clean-up to working on the wire machines to delivery to working in the warehouse," said his brother, Arthur III of Charlestown. "He literally did everything to reach the position he was in, and then he became our premier sales person. He took more calls every day than anyone and the following he had was amazing."

He was a dedicated member of the University Club enjoying an active presence on the squash courts and in the board room, serving in many capacities. His spirit and interest in the lives of others will be remembered as a blessing to all those who were fortunate to know him.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Fazzone and his beloved daughter Casey, as well as his parents Arthur Jr. and Marybeth (O'Keefe), his aunt and uncle, Sheila and Richard Hurley, his two brothers Arthur III and Matthew Hurley and his four sisters, Janne Clare, Jill, Marisa and Lara Hurley, and many loving and adoring cousins, nieces and nephews. Donations in his memory may be sent to Kingsley Montessori School Scholarship Fund, 26 Exeter Street, Boston, Mass. 02116.