Jeff "Opie" Hurst

August 26, 1958 - May 20, 2018

Jeff “Opie” Hurst, age 59, died unexpectedly in his home on May 20, 2018 in Edinburg, NY. Jeff is survived by his life companion, Susan Mannix of Edinburg, NY and her children whom he loved and treated as his own, Megan Auriemma of Mayfield, NY, Grace VanAlstyne of Gloversville, NY, and Josephine Mannix of Edinburg, NY. He is also survived by a cousin who was more like a brother, Heath Hook and wife, Nevada of Edinburg, NY; cousin Lynette Hook and Solomon May of Gloversville, NY; cousin Scott Hook and wife, Judith of Northville, NY; his Aunt Marie Gwaltney of Middlesboro, KY and an uncle Harvey Robbins of Middlesboro, KY and many cousins and close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred “Fritz” Hurst and Wilma Register Hurst. Jeff was born on August 26th, 1958 in Medford, NJ. He was a graduate of Northville Central School. He enjoyed working at the Franklin Community Center in Saratoga Springs, NY with his kindhearted coworkers. Jeff was a social, active man who was deeply involved in the community. He was a member of the NYS Game Fowl Breeder Association and Tri-Town Coonhunters Club. He was passionate about raising his chickens and goats and enjoyed coonhunting with friends and family. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandson and fishing buddy, Jackson Auriemma. His family and friends will always remember him as a great storyteller and will miss hearing about his numerous adventures. A memorial is scheduled from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on June 2, 2018 at Muddy Acres Farm 95 Middle Grove Rd Greenfield, NY 12833. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jeff’s life. The family would like to thank Pete and Patty Flanagan for hosting his memorial. Donations can be made in his memory to the Franklin Community Center in Saratoga Springs, NY.