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James Murray Obituary

Murray, James G.

Endicott: James G. Murray, 58, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 27, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Betsy Murray; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Katherine Murray, Columbus, OH; six daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Michael Rosh, Sayre, PA, Meghan Murray, Scranton, PA, Anne Murray, Albany, NY, Jacquelyn and Josh Carman, Vestal, and Kathleen Murray and Theresa Murray, both of Endicott. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Annabelle, Colin, Gracie, and Charlotte Rosh and James G. Murray; his parents, James J. and Patricia Murray, Endwell; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Patricia Murray, Endwell, and Carla and Darrell Coon, Johnson City; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerard Murray, Endwell, Michael and Debbie Murray, Syracuse, NY, Christopher and Nancy Murray and Paul and Donna Murray, all of Endicott, and Joseph and Sharon Murray, Rochester, NY. Jim is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and four aunts. He will be remembered as a loving and wonderful husband, father, brother, son, pop, and friend. He was an active member of his parish, St. Joseph's Church and a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 207 Hayes Ave. Endicott. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City at a later date. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main St. Endicott on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in Jim's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Church.

Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Dec. 29 to Dec. 31, 2012.
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dear Murray Family, OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR jIM.Love, The Boyer Family

James Murray

January 16, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I am very sorry for your loss.

Julie Perazzini Mills

January 9, 2013

Dear Betsy , Mr. & Mrs. Murray, Gerard, Trisha .....and so many more I have not met but, feel so touched by. I went to school with Jim in elementary - high school. I was at the church service, in my old pew, thinking so fondly of those days. He was the cool , handsome boy that gave a very unassured girl her first really cool album , Beach Boys "Surfin' Safari". I remember him always as so very kind with a sharp wit! I saw that in the words you spoke at his mass. So sad for you, but, oh so joyful because he's in the best place EVER...with our Lord. His love and devotion to all of you, Our lady and Jesus will give you the peace you need to get through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With sincerely sympathy and love. Mary

Mary Grassi

January 9, 2013

Dear Betsy and all of the Murray family,

Our deepest condolences and sympathy to you all with the passing of Jim. Just heard the news over here in Tokyo from Jim McLaughlin. Shocked is putting it mildly. Jim was the best of the best. Always had a smile and a good word to say about everyone. You all know that much better than we do. May Jim have eternal happiness with the Big Guy upstairs. He will be terribly missed by all of us here on Terra Firma. But for being here in Tokyo we would be there in Bighamton to support you all at this most trying of times. Do support each other as Jim would be there for all of you.
You all will be very much in our thoughts and prayers. May Jim have eternal happiness in paradise.

God bless Jim and all of you.
Requiem in pacem.
As Ever

Jim and Hiroko Moynihan
Tokyo, Japan

January 5, 2013

Dear Betsy and Family,
So sorry for the loss of your dear husband. Many prayers going up for you and for yours.

Debbie Gaetano Penrose

January 3, 2013

Dear Betsy and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know words cannot take your sorrow away,I hope you find comfort in all of your memories.

Dorene Aleccia

January 1, 2013

Dear Bestsy and the entire Murray family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss with Jim's passing. He was such a principled person, one to be truely admired and I haven't seen him in years but that is the way he will always be remembered. God Bless

Louise Marcil Wiggins

January 1, 2013

Dear Jimmy,
Sorry to hear about you son passsing away.Our condolences to you and Patsy
and your sons wife and family.Your Jane called me tonight and told me about your son.

Jerry Higgins

December 31, 2012

My heart goes out to the Murray family. Having taught Jim at Seton, I have some great memories of him both as my student and as the father of Anne when I returned to Seton CC!! I so enjoyed him and his humor. May you be consoled at this time with all the wonderful memories you have garnered over the years. Please be assured of my prayers for all of you as you walk this difficult journey. May our Lord embrace you with peace and healing.

December 31, 2012

Dear Meghan & Family, please accept our sympathy and prayers. May memories, family & friends comfort you. God Bless.

Michelle, Pete, Nick & Natalie Gettel

December 31, 2012

Betsy,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim Clapham

December 31, 2012

Betsy and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to all of you.. God Bless.

Carrie Johnson

December 31, 2012

To The Murray Family. So Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ted Hardenstine

December 31, 2012

Dear Murray family,
God bless you and may your wonderful memories sustain you during this difficult time.

Kim McManus Crandall

December 31, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Kathleen Black

December 31, 2012

Betsy and family- our heartfelt condolances to you and your entire family. My dad has fond memories of Jim. May God bless you all during this difficult time. With love The Valentino & Colson families.

Lisa Valentino-Colson

December 31, 2012

Dear Betsy & Family, Jim was a wonderful person that we all admired. We were all so saddened to hear about Jim's sudden passing. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead and may you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over all of you. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you all are cared about. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. We love you Murray Family.

The Lockett Family

December 30, 2012

Betsy, Meghan and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. We will remember Jim and all of you in our prayers.

The Artz family

December 30, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the entire family from the Dellos family---Seton Catholic Alum. Fr.Dellos,Gloria and Bobby

December 30, 2012

Dear Betsy & family,

We are so saddened and shocked to learn of Jim's passing. He always had a warm , welcoming smile, which surely you will all miss.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
John & Susan Schofield

susan Schofield

December 30, 2012

Dear Betsy and Family, I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Jim's sudden passing. I knew him from St. Joe's and Seton. He was a wonderful man. The few occasions that we got together to catch up when I would come home to Endicott, he always spoke of you and his children with such love and pride. My deepest sympathies. Sincerely, Irene Vavra Abels

December 30, 2012

Jackie I am so sorry , thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Karla Decker

December 30, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We truly wish we could be there to say our goodbyes. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Erin Murray Ortiz and Family

Erin Ortiz

December 30, 2012

Jim, You will be dearly missed! Matt n Vicki

Victoria Christie

December 30, 2012

Dear Betsy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you all during your time of sorrow.
Love & Prayers,
Tony, Maude & Anthony Grima
Andrea & Drew Spoto

December 30, 2012

For the entire Murray Family, we send our sincere condolences for your great loss. As a long time parishioner of St. Joe's I remember admiring your loving family and their presence at mass. God's blessing on you all at this difficult time. Until we meet again Jim, rest in peace.

Paul & Pat Wiederman Musa

December 30, 2012

Mrs. Murray, Kathleen and the Murray family,
My heart goes out to you all. I am so sorry for your loss.Thinking of you
Sarah Trombley and family

December 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

Sarah & Allen Schell

December 30, 2012

Betsy & family, my heart goes out to all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Laurianne Murray

December 30, 2012

Dear Betsy,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I always looked forward to seeing you and he at our too infrequent Seton reunions. The class of 1973 will surely miss him! I hope you will find comfort in your beautiful family.
Sincerely,
Kathy (Weaver) Garofalo

December 30, 2012

Mrs.Murray, Meghan, and family,

I was so stunned to here of Jim's passing. I'm so sorry. Jim was my manager at MMC and he ALWAYS had so many wonderful stories to tell about his wife, children, and grandchildren. It was very obvious how much he just adored all of you. I knew from his stories how much he loved his family and what a wonderful husband and father he was. Celebrate all of your happy memories with him during the difficult time ahead.

Fara, Jon, and Levi Shoudy

December 30, 2012

Betsy & all the Murray family,
I'm so shocked and saddened to hear of Jim's passing. What a great person he was, and he always greeted you with a great smile. He loved you, his children, his family and life itself and it showed. May your memories of many happy times help you through this difficult time and know that he is with God and at peace. God bless you all.

Rosemary & John DiIorio

December 30, 2012

Mrs Murray, Kathleen and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Nicholas Kadlecik and Family

December 29, 2012

Betsy & Family,
My deepest sympathy & prayers go out to you and your family at this difficut time.

Jackie Szczepanski

December 29, 2012

I am extremely saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Murray. Growing up across the street from you all has allowed you to become a second family to me. He was great father and a great husband with a truly amazing family..
I love you guys & you're in my thoughts

Laura Mattarell

December 29, 2012

BETSY AND FAMILY-
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
MICHELE AND MICHAEL

December 29, 2012

This man is the head of one of the most clever, loving and attractive of families I have ever had the pleasure of including in my life. Their loss burdens my heart. I love you Murrays. I give you all my love.

Jessica

December 29, 2012

Sending thoughts of love and support your way... You and your beautiful family will be in my prayers. God Bless.....

Kathy Fitzpatrick Scofield

December 29, 2012

Betsy, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Paula Comstock

December 29, 2012

I am so sorry for your families loss. Your family will be in my prayers

Christin Hunnicutt

December 29, 2012

Aunt Betsy & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a wonderful man and a great Uncle. I am praying for peace and strength for you all during this time. God bless you all.
With love,
Maggie, Allen and Sadie Lowe

Maggie Lowe

December 29, 2012

Dear Betsy,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. May you be comforted with a lifetime of wonderful memories and surrounded by your loving family.

Pat Stacconi

December 29, 2012

Im So Sorry For your loss. I am sorry I cant make it home for the services. You are all in our prayers. Mr. Murray was a great man.

The Murray and Ketcham's "from across the street"

Murray- Ketcham

December 29, 2012

Betsy and family.. my deepest sympathy to you all.It is truly a sad day.It was always a pleasure to see him when I returned home for a visit. He will truly be missed in this world as a good man with strong convictions for family and faith.Many people are lucky for having known Jim and the Murray family. I remember many fond times in school with Jim and I will remember him in my prayers.

Bob Welch

December 29, 2012

To the Murray Family, my sincerest condolences.

Bill Vymislicky

December 29, 2012

Dear Betsy & Family,
We are so saddened by the news of Jims passing. He was a great man, loving husband and a terrific dad. Please know you are all in our thoughts and hearts at this time.
Much Love to all,
The Keenan Family

Pam Keenan

December 29, 2012

The West High School family of Columbus, Ohio sends its warm thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

Jason Johnson

December 29, 2012

Dear Betsy and the Murray Family,
I was so saddened to hear about Jim. My thoughts and prayers and with you all during this difficult time. Francine Grassi

December 29, 2012

Hail Mary , full of Grace the Lord is with thee . The traditional prayer . Also I offer an Irish blessing .

Kate Dooher Beckett

December 29, 2012

To Jim's Family,
I was very sorry to read of Jim's passing. I well remember him as a student at Seton many years ago. I am happy to see he had a great family. I will remember him at Mass this week.

Fr. Tom Keating

December 29, 2012

Betsy and Family,my deepest sympathy.

patricia mendez,charlier

December 29, 2012

Betsy and family - I am thinking of all of you during this very difficult time.

Jill Cunningham

December 29, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Murray family.
Christine Reuteman and Family

December 29, 2012

Betsy and family, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Jim was a good person, he will be sadly missed but never forgotten. All our love, Ann, Matt, Jake and Chris.

December 29, 2012

Betsy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jim always had a smile on his face when I saw him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Maggie Dickerman

December 29, 2012

Dear Murray family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. He will be in my prayers and thoughts. GOD bless you all.

Philip D'Angelo

December 29, 2012

Words cannot express the depth of your loss! Please hold onto one another and draw strength from your incredible connection! God, and all of the other Murray angels up there will keep you in their loving arms

Mary Patrice (Murray) Keener

December 29, 2012

Betsy and the entire Murray. My heart goes out to you in the time of loss. Many are praying for you.

Sandy (Carr) Morris

December 29, 2012

My most sincere condolenses to the Murray family. Hold tight to the memories you all share. My family will keep you in our prays.

Julia Lomber

December 29, 2012

To the Murray family, we send our deepest sympathy and prayers for your great loss; your memories and love of Jim will carry on thru you. May the peace of Christ be with you always.
Bill & Cyndi Lambrinos Charlotte, NC

December 29, 2012

May God bless the Murray family and give them the strength they need in their time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.

Shirley Rollo

December 29, 2012

My heart is broken for you his loving family. This is such an enormous loss. My deepest condolences and blessings.
Marianne Murray Hughes

December 29, 2012

My deepest condolences to the entire Murray family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Such a beautiful family, God Bless you all at this most difficult time.

Becky Shattuck

December 29, 2012

To Betsy & family, we send our deepest condolances. We were shocked & saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We carry many fond memories of your wonderful family and will cherish those memories always. RIP Jim

Sandy & Tyler Merletti (zikuski)

December 29, 2012

Betsy and Family...my thoughts and prayers are with all of you..

December 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I considered the Murray's my second family growing up, which makes me one of the luckiest girls in the world, being able to see first hand the meaning of true love and a family bond quite unlike one I have ever seen. As the days pass by, and the grieving turns to healing, Mr. Murray will never be truly gone. He will be seen everyday in Betsy's smile, his hard-working and loving children, and his fun spirited Grandchildren. He will never be forgotten.

Richelle Lockett

December 29, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family, he was welcomed home to heaven by many of our angels.
Peace and blessings for all the Murray's

Chrissy (Murray) Murphy

December 29, 2012

Betsy & Family,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Keith and Diana Singer

December 29, 2012

Betsy and family~no words to express my sadness for your loss. Jim was a great guy and I still smile thinking of some of the stories Bob would tell me about you guys in high school. Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Regina Schaffer

December 29, 2012

Betsy, My deepest condolences to you and your family on Jim's passing. Every time I would see you or Jim around town, you would mention a new grandchild. Jim was a proud father and grandfather. I will never forget the days we had together at Seton High school. Rest in Peace Jim.

Vince and Barb Powell

December 29, 2012

"To the Murray Family our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great loss".

- Maureen and Jerry Murray

Gerald P. Murray, Jr.

December 29, 2012

Dearest Betsy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pam and Mike Czuhanich

December 29, 2012

Betsy & family,There are now words to say,my prayers are with you. May the peace & love of God be with you all.

Catherine Gleason

December 29, 2012

Dear Betsy and family: With my deepest sympathy in the loss of Jim. He is held in God;s arms now. Remember the fond memories you have of him and always carry him in your hearts and remember him in your daily prayers. May the peace of Christ be with you always,

Sandy Blackwell

December 29, 2012

Murray Family,

"When we lose someone we love, the loss seems too great to bear, God sends us friends to comfort us, to show that He deeply cares."
We've always loved the Murray Family...so much love and faith (and laughter).
May God bless you and help you find strength and support in each other!
Love
Tom & Mary

Tom & Mary Gell

December 29, 2012

To Betsy and all of Jim's Framily,my condolences to you all on Jim's passing.I know how close you all were and what a wonderful Family man,loyal and true to you all till the end. My deepest thoughts and prayers to you on the loss of this wonderul man,husband and Father.God Bless you Jim.

Mayor John Bertoni

December 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I love you Betsy!

Bridget Spinelli

December 29, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. May your many happy happy memories comfort and sustain your family at this difficult time.

Kathie Nobs

December 29, 2012

Dear Betsy: Heartbroken for you and your family. I will hold you in prayer every day throughout this unspeakable time of grief. I had such fond memories of Jimmy and his brothers and sisters growing up as children on Byford Blvd. I know there are no words of comfort. May God hold you in his loving arms now and always.

Carol Kenien Gallagher

December 29, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barbara & Gary Kraus

December 29, 2012

To the Murray family my thoughts and prayers are with you all during such a sorrowful time.

JoAnn DeLuca Beall

December 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

December 28, 2012

Betsy and family,
Praying that your happy memories of Jim will get you through these most difficult days. His light will be with you always. With love,

Colleen Kelly

December 28, 2012

To the Murray family.......Jim was a fabulous and gracious man who I worked with. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Jim.......

Frank Ferraro

December 28, 2012

To the Murray family.......Jim was a fabulous and gracious man who I worked with. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Jim.......

Frank Ferraro

December 28, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about Jim. He was a great man. It was so obvious how much he loved you Betsy and all of your Children. He will be missed!

Kathryn Kellam

December 28, 2012

I remember being terrified the first time I met him, but soon realized I had absolutely nothing to worry about. I didn't know Jim much more than brief visits to his home and small meaningless conversations, but simply knowing the phenomenal family he raised has allowed me to know what a truly great man he was. My deepest sympathies to all of you.

Dan Connerton

December 28, 2012

To the Murray Family I am so sorry for your loss. "Jim" (as he told me to call him lol) was such a great person. Him believing in my abilities got me my job, and he made me feel so welcomed here!! I am going to miss you Jim!!

Katrina Johnson

December 28, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I just dont know what to say. Jim will be greatly missed and will live in my heart forever. "Who Loves Ya Baby"

Misty Incitti

December 28, 2012

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