Albert Arnold Farley, Sr.'s Obituary
Obituary for Albert Arnold Farley, Sr:
Albert Arnold Farley, Sr., 76, of Georgetown passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 27, 2018 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Burlington, NJ to the late Albert E. Farley, Jr. and Barbara Francis Van Leeuwen Farley on August 9, 1942. He lived in Sussex County for 45 years and was previously from Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the US Naval Reserve, and was called to active duty in the Navy on the USS Intrepid (CVS-11). Mr. Farley was a truck driver in his younger days and then progressed to being a service line mechanic for Perdue where he later retired. He loved old cars, and was very skilled at working on them. On the side, he worked as an auto painter for Bill Collins body shop for many years, as well as being a server for Meals on Wheels.
Mr. Farley was a hard worker, a Loving Companion, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather, as well as a caring friend.
He is survived by his children Albert, Jr. and wife Brenda Lee, of Bethlehem, PA and Denise Shaffer, of Quakertown, PA and his grandchildren: Karen Marie Farley, Jacob Charles Farley, Matthew and Heather Schaffer, Hailey Farley, Emma Farley, and Lilly Farley.
He is also survived by his companion of more than 30 years, Diana Toomey of Georgetown as well as his Stepchildren: Harvey Toomey and his wife Misty of Georgetown and Stacy Toomey of Laurel. He is also survived by numerous step grandchildren: Michael & Jeremey Creppon, Desiree Smith, Destiny & Kody Hickman, Cheyanne Toomey, Khristian & Mckenzie Baker, Logan Creppon, Layne Creppon and Kaelynn Rich.
In addition to his parents he was preceded by a son: John Charles Farley, a Grandson Austin Toomey and a brother: Robert Masssaro.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to help offset medical and final expenses either to Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, Delaware or you may visit the Go Fund Me Account set up in his name (Albert Farley).
Electronic condolences to:www.watsonfh.com
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