JOSEPH PATRICK MURRAY

1941 - 2015

BORN

1941

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

The Island Funeral Home & Crematory

4 Cardinal Road

Hilton Head, South Carolina

JOSEPH MURRAY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 24, 2015.

MURRAY JOSEPH PATRICK
Died peacefully on April 22, 2015, in the Hilton Head Regional Medical Center, Hilton Head Island, SC at the age of 73. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Elizabeth; children, Jeffrey Palmer and Carolyn Dimmick; grandchildren, Spencer (Claire) Thompson, Emma Thompson, and Stewart Dimmick; sisters, Eileen Conklin and Maureen (Robert) Corley; and, many nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends. Joe was born on November 20, 1941, in Wilkinsburg, PA to Joseph and Emma Murray. He graduated from Our Lady of the Lake Seminary in Syracuse, IN, served overseas in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a degree in business. He was an active and dedicated member of Holy Family Catholic Church and served as the president of the Evian Property Owners Association and as vice president of the Shipyard Plantation Board of Directors. Visitation for family and friends will be held at THE ISLAND FUNERAL HOME, 4 Cardinal Rd., Hilton Head Island, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 24 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. Monsignor Joseph F. Hanley, Jr. will officiate the ceremony. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Six Oaks Memorial Park on Sea Pines Plantation. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joe's life. Donations in Joe's name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. The family would especially like to thank Dr. Evans and Nurse Janae at Hilton Head Hospital for their care during Joe's final days. The Island Funeral Home and Crematory.
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April 29, 2015

Betty, Caroline and Jeff, I am so very sorry to hear about Joe and remember him as a nice guy with a sense of humour. My thoughts are with you. Love Lisa (Hamilton) Richardson

April 28, 2015

Kathleen Smith

My thoughts and prayers go out to Joe's family and friends. He was a wonderful man and always had a smile on his face when he walked into the IMC office. Joe, you will be missed by so many.

April 26, 2015

There is no doubt in my mind that Joe is now conversing with God and sharing his thoughts on life down here. You will be missed everyday by the people who loved you and I am honored to say I was one.
Kindness and caring coursed through your veins like a waterfall, always finding another way to help or brighten someone else's life.
Leaving us too soon, but always in our thoughts until we meet again. Your family could not have asked for a better husband, father, or brother. The rest of us could not have asked for a better friend.
May you rest in peace until that day comes when we will see you once again.

Your most thankful friend, Mitzie

April 25, 2015

leslie casey

Joe was a good guy!

April 25, 2015

Hard to lose a loving husband and a dad. We pray for strength, comfort and peace for you now and in the days ahead. So many good memories of Joe and the Gilmore Gang. Love, Chuck and Juleen

April 24, 2015

Frank Schrello

My condolences to you and your family. May God bless him.

April 24, 2015

Paul Stilman

All of Joe's fellow ushers at Holy Family send our deepest sympathy upon your loss. We will miss Joe at our Saturday evening masses. God Bless

April 24, 2015

Dear Betty,
You and your family have our deepest sympathy in Joe's death. We were always so happy to see him and spend time with him. He was such a good man. We had the greatest respect for him. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Theresa & Sam Maksimchuk

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24

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Island Funeral Home & Crematory

4 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head, SC 29926

Apr

24

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Island Funeral Home & Crematory

4 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head, SC 29926

Apr

24

Burial

Six Oaks Memorial Park on Sea Pines Plantation

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