Hurley Town Justice Roy Hochberg has died at the age of 83. His passing occurred on Tuesday, July 8, according to a notice posted on the town’s official website.
Hochberg, a longtime resident of Glenford, had lived in town since 1972. He began his tenure on the Town Court in January 2020 after being elected in November 2019. He was re-elected without opposition in November 2023 for a second four-year term.
Before his judicial role, Hochberg served in the Ulster County Legislature, appointed in January 2009 to represent District 3 following Peter Kraft’s resignation to pursue other career opportunities. He later secured the seat through election in November 2009 and continued to serve until 2011.
Details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be released at a later date.