Kevin J. Hurley passed away at his home in Melrose on November 4, 2014. He was 68 years of age. Kevin was born in Melrose on October 21, 1946 to the late Charles J. & Katherine M. (Twomey) Hurley. He was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School; where he played football and baseball and has been a lifelong resident of Melrose. Kevin served his country with pride in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Hurley started his career working as a blaster for Lynn Sand & Stone for 10 years then he started ABC Insulation Company which he owned and operated for 22 years. Kevin was a longtime member of the Melrose Elks, was a member of the Melrose Elks Bowling League, loved old movies, Johnny Cash and was an avid Boston sports fan. Mr. Hurley was the former husband of Deborah G. (Clifford) Hurley. Father of Dennis Hurley & his wife Michele of Wenham & Stephanie McQuillan & her husband Derek of Beverly. Grandfather of Teagan & Braeden Hurley. Brother of Gerald Hurley & his wife Vicki of Melrose, Stephen Hurley & his wife Kathy of Sagamore Beach and the late Paul, Charles, Randall & J.B. Hurley. Also survived by several nieces, nephews & friends. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Friday, November 7th at 10:30AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial with Military Honors in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose, at 11:30AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 4:00-7:00PM. Burial will be private. US Army Vietnam Era Veteran. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Melrose Football, c/o Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176.