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Peter Murray Obituary
He was born in Burlington, VT on July 15, 1919, the son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Kelley) Murray.
He served in the US Coast Guard/US Navy in the Atlantic and European Theatres during WWII. His assignment was convoy escort duty aboard the destroyer escort ship Falgot. He was employed by the US Government and assigned at the Naval Construction Battalion Center at Davisville, RI.
During the Christmas season, he would decorate restaurants and retail businesses around the state of RI with laurel roping and ribbon. He sold Christmas trees, wreaths and decorations at Pete's Place in East Providence. He was owner of Murray's Grocery Meat market at the corner of Hope and Transit Streets in the Fox Point Section of Providence. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Fatima Council 4331. He was inducted into the Fox Point Boy's Club Hall of Fame and a member of the alumni association.
Besides his wife of 57 years, he is survived by his children Bruce Murray, Gail Murray and son-in-law Dale Troutman of VT, his grandson Jonas Murray and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother-in-law of Solomon A. Solomon and Jennie Solomon. He was the father of the late Glenn Murray and the brother of the late Mary Little, Louis, Joseph and John Murray. He was the brother-in-law of the late Fred Solomon.
The greatest love of his life was his family and he was their greatest love.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:45AM from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM in St. Raymond's Church, 1240 No. Main Street, Providence. Burial with military honors will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 5-8PM. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN 38105. Online condolences:www.rebellofuneralhome.com
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Denise (Wobby) Chamie
October 23, 2007
Gloria, Bruce and Gail,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on behalf of my brother Tom and my late parents;Richard "Dicky" and Laura Wobby. May God Bless you all and give you strength at this very difficult time.
Donald Murray
October 23, 2007
Gloria, Bruce and Gail:
I was so sorry to hear that Uncle Pete passed away. He was my Godfather and he was my dad's best man at their wedding. He was my dad's best friend as well.
He spoke at my Mom's funeral last August and said the most inspiring things about my Mom and Dad.
I hope and pray that he is with all our family now and probably planning to hang the roping in heaven for Christmas.
Barbara Cummins (Murray) in California and her daughter JoHanna send their deepest sympathy's to you as well.
God Bless you all and may he rest in peace.
Cousin Donald
Linda Medeiros
October 23, 2007
I am Albert Motta's daughter, Linda. I will never forget the night before my father passed away. Mr Murray came to visit my dad with Mr.Slaimen. They were all in the Coast Guard together. The love and friendship he showed my dad that night will never be forgotten. I know they are celebrating old times together in Heaven with Freddy. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Know that you are truly blessed to have had this wonderful man in your lives.
Sincerely,
Linda
michael Vecchio
October 23, 2007
Peter became my friend three years ago when I moved one street over from his...He always drove by in his car calling me over as we had our conversations...He sold me flowers for christmas and made me laugh.He shared stories of his days in the war and we shared a close bond.
In this hour of grief, I know all of us are sad but in a special way Peter would want us to be happy because he is smiling down upon us and soaring with the angels-"Fly Peter Fly!!!"
To the family of my good pal, please be strong and remember he loved you all very much and is no longer in any pain.
I will miss you my great friend and see you again one day.I love you and always will!!!
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