Obituary of George Markley

George Markley passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at home surrounded by his family at the age of 77. 

George was born on June 21, 1944 in Valhalla, NY and eventually settled in Cortlandt Manor to raise a family with his loving wife of 56 years, Theresa (Turner) Markley.

They raised one son, Matthew Markley of Peekskill, NY, and two daughters, Mary (Markley) Rooney and Melissa Markley, both of Cortlandt Manor, NY.

During the years his children were growing up, George was active in both Boy and Girl Scouts.

George was an active congregant of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Cortlandt Manor, NY. 

He was president of the Parish Council and in recent years, a Eucharistic Minister.  

He will be lovingly remembered by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Apostles Soup Kitchen, Brooklyn, NY or any local food bank.

Memorial Service will be held at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, 414 Washington Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 on Friday, February 18, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 

Memorial Mass will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 1969 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

Inurnment to follow at Assumption Cemetery, 1055 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY.