Floyd Patrick Farley, 83, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening (July 26, 2020) at his home on Sharps Hill Road (Town of Fremont).
Born in Warsaw, N.Y. on Aug. 24, 1936, he was the son of the late Donald and Gladys (Preston) Farley. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by a step grandson, John Dye and one sister, Dolores HerrNeckar.
A former resident of Thacherville and the Village of North Hornell, Floyd has resided at his home in the Town of Fremont for 21 years.
He was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School, class of 1956 and from Sept. 1956 to Jan. 1957 he attended meat cutting school in Toledo, Ohio finishing first in his class (99.4%).
Floyd proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1958 to his honorable discharge as a Sergeant in 1960; after serving 18 months in Germany. After serving in the Army he served his community for 44 years as the “Meat Man” at A & P, Acme, Super Duper, retiring from Wegmans. He was well known for “Floyd’s Own Sausage.”
While in high school he competed in Cross Country and won the sectionals in Class B in 1955. His love for high school sports continued with officiating basketball from 1960 to 1993. He was the first referee from Steuben County to officiate at the State Basketball Tournament in Glens Falls, N.Y. Countless friends and memories were made. Many fans, and adversaries stopped at the meat counter to discuss “last night’s game.”
He was married on May 13, 2000 (his wife’s birthday) to the former Betsey Kilbury Dye. Together they took many trips and cruises including two trips to Ireland. Floyd was incredibly proud of his Irish heritage. He loved mowing his lawn and enjoying his “kingdom.”
A very devout Catholic, Floyd was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church in Hornell. He was also a member of the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440 in Hornell, a life member of the IAABO #156 of Steuben County, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Hornell Association.
His loving family includes his wife of 20 years, Betsey Farley; one daughter, Kelly (Dean) Wightman; two step sons, Gary (Ann) Dye and Barry (Mary) Dye; grandson, Patrick (Tricia) Wightman, step grand daughter, Danielle (Lance) Rawlings; one sister, Donna (Bob) Williams; as well as several nieces and nephew.
Born in Warsaw, N.Y. on Aug. 24, 1936, he was the son of the late Donald and Gladys (Preston) Farley. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by a step grandson, John Dye and one sister, Dolores HerrNeckar.
A former resident of Thacherville and the Village of North Hornell, Floyd has resided at his home in the Town of Fremont for 21 years.
He was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School, class of 1956 and from Sept. 1956 to Jan. 1957 he attended meat cutting school in Toledo, Ohio finishing first in his class (99.4%).
Floyd proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1958 to his honorable discharge as a Sergeant in 1960; after serving 18 months in Germany. After serving in the Army he served his community for 44 years as the “Meat Man” at A & P, Acme, Super Duper, retiring from Wegmans. He was well known for “Floyd’s Own Sausage.”
While in high school he competed in Cross Country and won the sectionals in Class B in 1955. His love for high school sports continued with officiating basketball from 1960 to 1993. He was the first referee from Steuben County to officiate at the State Basketball Tournament in Glens Falls, N.Y. Countless friends and memories were made. Many fans, and adversaries stopped at the meat counter to discuss “last night’s game.”
He was married on May 13, 2000 (his wife’s birthday) to the former Betsey Kilbury Dye. Together they took many trips and cruises including two trips to Ireland. Floyd was incredibly proud of his Irish heritage. He loved mowing his lawn and enjoying his “kingdom.”
A very devout Catholic, Floyd was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church in Hornell. He was also a member of the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440 in Hornell, a life member of the IAABO #156 of Steuben County, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Hornell Association.
His loving family includes his wife of 20 years, Betsey Farley; one daughter, Kelly (Dean) Wightman; two step sons, Gary (Ann) Dye and Barry (Mary) Dye; grandson, Patrick (Tricia) Wightman, step grand daughter, Danielle (Lance) Rawlings; one sister, Donna (Bob) Williams; as well as several nieces and nephew.
Floyd Patrick Farley, 83, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening (July 26, 2020) at his home on Sharps Hill Road (Town of Fremont).
Born in Warsaw, N.Y. on Aug. 24, 1936, he was the son of the late Donald and Gladys (Preston) Farley. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by a step grandson, John Dye and one sister, Dolores HerrNeckar.
A former resident of Thacherville and the Village of North Hornell, Floyd has resided at his home in the Town of Fremont for 21 years.
He was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School, class of 1956 and from Sept. 1956 to Jan. 1957 he attended meat cutting school in Toledo, Ohio finishing first in his class (99.4%).
Floyd proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1958 to his honorable discharge as a Sergeant in 1960; after serving 18 months in Germany. After serving in the Army he served his community for 44 years as the “Meat Man” at A & P, Acme, Super Duper, retiring from Wegmans. He was well known for “Floyd’s Own Sausage.”
While in high school he competed in Cross Country and won the sectionals in Class B in 1955. His love for high school sports continued with officiating basketball from 1960 to 1993. He was the first referee from Steuben County to officiate at the State Basketball Tournament in Glens Falls, N.Y. Countless friends and memories were made. Many fans, and adversaries stopped at the meat counter to discuss “last night’s game.”
He was married on May 13, 2000 (his wife’s birthday) to the former Betsey Kilbury Dye. Together they took many trips and cruises including two trips to Ireland. Floyd was incredibly proud of his Irish heritage. He loved mowing his lawn and enjoying his “kingdom.”
A very devout Catholic, Floyd was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church in Hornell. He was also a member of the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440 in Hornell, a life member of the IAABO #156 of Steuben County, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Hornell Association.
His loving family includes his wife of 20 years, Betsey Farley; one daughter, Kelly (Dean) Wightman; two step sons, Gary (Ann) Dye and Barry (Mary) Dye; grandson, Patrick (Tricia) Wightman, step grand daughter, Danielle (Lance) Rawlings; one sister, Donna (Bob) Williams; as well as several nieces and nephew.
Born in Warsaw, N.Y. on Aug. 24, 1936, he was the son of the late Donald and Gladys (Preston) Farley. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by a step grandson, John Dye and one sister, Dolores HerrNeckar.
A former resident of Thacherville and the Village of North Hornell, Floyd has resided at his home in the Town of Fremont for 21 years.
He was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School, class of 1956 and from Sept. 1956 to Jan. 1957 he attended meat cutting school in Toledo, Ohio finishing first in his class (99.4%).
Floyd proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1958 to his honorable discharge as a Sergeant in 1960; after serving 18 months in Germany. After serving in the Army he served his community for 44 years as the “Meat Man” at A & P, Acme, Super Duper, retiring from Wegmans. He was well known for “Floyd’s Own Sausage.”
While in high school he competed in Cross Country and won the sectionals in Class B in 1955. His love for high school sports continued with officiating basketball from 1960 to 1993. He was the first referee from Steuben County to officiate at the State Basketball Tournament in Glens Falls, N.Y. Countless friends and memories were made. Many fans, and adversaries stopped at the meat counter to discuss “last night’s game.”
He was married on May 13, 2000 (his wife’s birthday) to the former Betsey Kilbury Dye. Together they took many trips and cruises including two trips to Ireland. Floyd was incredibly proud of his Irish heritage. He loved mowing his lawn and enjoying his “kingdom.”
A very devout Catholic, Floyd was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church in Hornell. He was also a member of the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440 in Hornell, a life member of the IAABO #156 of Steuben County, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Hornell Association.
His loving family includes his wife of 20 years, Betsey Farley; one daughter, Kelly (Dean) Wightman; two step sons, Gary (Ann) Dye and Barry (Mary) Dye; grandson, Patrick (Tricia) Wightman, step grand daughter, Danielle (Lance) Rawlings; one sister, Donna (Bob) Williams; as well as several nieces and nephew.
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