John Murray Obituary

MURRAY, JOHN J.
John J. Murray, 82, of Bethel, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at Danbury Hospital, on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Born in New York City, John was the oldest son of the late Michael and Margaret Murray. His brother Patrick predeceased him.
John graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx and attended St. John's University, Queens, New York. He was a veteran of the Korean war. In 1960, he married Marilyn Klamm of Yonkers, New York. Married for 53 years, together John and Marilyn were the cornerstone for their four children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. John was a longtime parishioner of the Church of St. Mary in Bethel, and before that Christ the King Church in Yonkers.
He worked at Union Carbide for 15 years and retired from the IBM Corporation following 25 years of service including a two-year assignment in England as a systems analyst.
In addition to his wife, Marilyn, John is survived by his children: Anne Marie Corbalis and husband James, of Brewster; Lauren Ravo and husband John, of Bethel; James Murray and wife Kim, of Brookfield; and dearest Kathleen whom he joins in Heaven. His grandchildren are Matthew, Michael, Thomas, and Zachary Prahach; Douglas and Alexa Corbalis; Brittany, Melanie and Courtney Ravo; and Kristen and James Murray, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Church, Bethel, on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, on Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Church of Saint Mary, Bethel, Ct.

Published by Danbury News Times on Jan. 3, 2014.
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Aunt Marilyn, Ann Marie, Lori & Jimmy,

Along with Tracey, I send my deepest condolences to each of you at the loss of U. John. I remember one of the very first times I met Uncle John - he took me aside and we got right down to business. I also,recall working with him at our many family gatherings, prepping food as well as cleaning up. After a few more get-together, he said I was alright! I knew I was good to go after that. I remember fondly our many conversations and hugs. These are the memories of U. John that are special to me.

Love,
Jerome

Jerome Campbell

January 6, 2014

Sr. Lorraine Quinn, SSND

January 5, 2014

Kim and Jimmy,
So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.

Cathy and Tim Leo

January 5, 2014

Lauren, so sorry about the loss of your dad, I am thinking of you and your family. xo

Laura

January 4, 2014

Dear Marilyn and family, Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. May Our Lord and Our Lady bring you much peace and comfort. Love, Gina

Gina Donnarummo

January 4, 2014

Anne Marie, we were so very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace. Love all of the Cioppa Family.

Cioppa

January 4, 2014

Marilyn,
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Robyn Poilovs (Cursillo)

January 4, 2014

We are all very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nicky's Haircutters

January 4, 2014

My deepest condolences...May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Al VARGAS

January 4, 2014

Dearest Marilyn and The Murray Family,
May Our Blessed Mother wrap you all in her mantle of love and comfort. Know you will be remembered in our prayers Monday evening at the Cursillo Ultreya.
Eileen and Deacon Tom Masaryk

January 4, 2014

Dear Marilyn & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Andersons

January 3, 2014

Marilyn, we are so sorry to hear about John. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. Sending you our deepest sympathy. Love, Elaine and Pete Bartkus

January 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marilyn and family

Gail and Phil Palermo

January 3, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Murray's passing. He was such a warm, wonderful, kind dear man. He always put a smile on the faces of those around him. We will all miss him dearly. May God bless you all with peace and comfort at this difficult time.Sincerely, Sharon Belardinelli-Johnson & The Entire staff of Belardinelli Tire

Sharon Belardinelli-Johnson

January 3, 2014

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