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Harold E. Buley, Jr.

October 31, 1944 ~ December 7, 2020

Posted 12/10/20

Harold E. Buley, Jr. of Grahamsville, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at home. He was 76.

He was the son of the late Harold E. Buley Sr. and Kathleen Phillips, born on October 31, 1944 …

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Harold E. Buley, Jr.

October 31, 1944 ~ December 7, 2020

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Harold E. Buley, Jr. of Grahamsville, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at home. He was 76.

He was the son of the late Harold E. Buley Sr. and Kathleen Phillips, born on October 31, 1944 in Kingston, NY.

Harold worked as a custom knife maker for Schrade Cutlery and Canal Street Cutlery in Ellenville, NY. He was very active in his community as a member of several associations: Grahamsville Rod and Gun Club, Mountain View Rod and Gun Club, Beaverdam Club, Rondout Antique Machinery Association, Sullivan County Federation of Sportsmen and the Wawarsing Historical Society Knife Museum. He donated his time as coach to the Tri-Valley Little League as well as the Cub Master for Pack 87. In his freetime he enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing and camping. He was in general a kind hearted soul who touched the lives and hearts of many.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Linda at home, whom he married on January 26, 1964; sons Todd and his wife Robin and Troy and his wife Natalie, all of Stone Ridge, NY; grandchildren Aaron, Travis (Liz), Ryan (Becky), Heidi (Jason), Elizabeth and Matthew; his siblings: Arnold Buley and his wife Willie, Beverly Roebuck, Irving Buley, Barbara Stewart and her husband Robert, Linda Moore, Louise Clark and her husband Fred, Bruce Buley and his companion Chris, Roger Buley and his wife Patty and Gloria Reed and her husband Robert; several nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as a close friend Eric Akerley and his wife Donna. He is predeceased by his brother Barry Buley.

Donations in Harold's name can be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550

A celebration of Harold's life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements under the care of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, for further information call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialfamilyfuneralhomes.com.