Murray J. Hershman

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Murray Hershman Obituary

Murray J. Hershman, 57 years of age, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in Prescott, AZ. Born in Bristol, CT, he was the son of the late Harry H. Hershman, M.D. and Beverly (Cohen) Hershman. He attended Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, MA (Class of 1970), received his B.A. from George Washington University, Washington, DC (Class of 1974) and J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI (Class of 1978).

Mr. Hershman was an accomplished tax attorney and tax accountant and recognized throughout the country for his special expertise in the tax controversy area. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Bar and the US Tax Court; and past member of the American Bar Association and the Worcester County Bar Association, Sections on Taxation and Bankruptcy. Always active in the Worcester community, he served as a member of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee and Chairman of the Finance and Endowment Committees of the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts.

Murray, who played basketball at George Washington University, was head coach for the Jewish Community Center. He loved not only the game and being in the gym but also working with kids. He was also Assistant Basketball coach at the Yavapai High School in Prescott, AZ of which he was very proud. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Yeshiva Academy.

Mr. Hershman was also an adjunct professor in the MBA program at Clark University teaching courses in taxation and business law and was the creator of the "Tax Minute" radio and television programs that were broadcast throughout Central Massachusetts. He was also a member of the Level Masonic Lodge in Shrewsbury, MA.

He leaves his beloved wife, Penny Hershman; his son, Adam Hershman of Hong Kong; his daughter, Samantha Hershman of Boston, MA; his two sisters: Maxine Green of New York, NY, and Elaine Hershman of New York, NY; nieces and nephews: Rachel Silverman and her husband Daniel, Micah Green and his wife Vardit, and Joshua Green; and great-nieces and great-nephews: Marin, Jaden, Emma, Elijah and Noah.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 10:30 a.m in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi Yitzchok Adler officiating. Interment will follow in Beth Israel Synagogue Cemetery, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to charities working to prevent and cure cancer. For further information, directions, or to share memories of Murray with his family, please visit online at

www.weinsteinmortuary.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Aug. 9, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Murray Hershman

13 Entries

George Schimpf

June 2, 2019

Murray attended Gettysburg College and lived in Apple Hall prior to transferring to GW. He loved sports. Murray would roll up a sock and use it as a hockey puck...firing shots "on goal" in the narrowest of hallways. I was the goaltender. During these sporting events, Murray would do a running broadcast as if we were in a live game; he was a Bobby Orr shooting breakaways against the Rangers Eddie Giacomin. "Kick save, and a beauty!" We made many trips to HERSHEY, PA to Hershey Bears hockey games, at 100mph in the rain, in his 240Z. And there was the time when Murray wanted me to go with him to see a Stanley Cup game, Rangers vs. Bruins, at MSG. I asked, "do you have tickets?" He replied, "not yet, we can go down there and get scalped." I did not have that kind of cash as an undergrad, Murray even offered to pay. Murray lived large in every sense of the word. He was boisterous, spontaneous, and generous. The kind of friend that transfers out, but will never be forgotten.

me and my dad

February 20, 2011

Samantha Hershman

February 20, 2011

My dad was the best man i knew... Here i sit almost 3 years later... still in tears missing his hugs, advice and love. He was the most amazing man I have ever.. and will ever know.. I love you always daddy.. my best friend, my angel... RIP <3

Richard Mulhearn

August 25, 2008

My wife Lynn and her twin sister Lori had Murray as a professor at Clark. His humor and energy made that tax course extremely memorable for both of them. Several years ago, our two families became clients of Murray. It was then that I became acquainted with him. I found him to be a warm and wonderful man, funny, smart and kind hearted. He will be sorely missed.

Kathryn

August 20, 2008

Mrs. Paula Hershman, Samantha and Adam - Please accept my most sincere condolences on your loss. I didn't know Murray half as long as I would have liked but I count my blessing to have know him even for such a short time. What a wonderful, kind, funny and loving man he was. Never once, was he bitter about the cards dealt to him, rather he played them and showed me great strength and courage. Please know that he spoke often of ALL of you and always with a love that he simply couldn't contain and a smile in his eyes that never faded. He loved you all, no matter what and the pride he took in being your father, husand and friend is a testimony to the man he was. I know that I will miss him greatly but my loss is nothing in comparison to yours. Paula, Samantha and Adam, please know that you were the very best part of him. Take heart, in knowing that he will ALWAYS be with you and always watching over you.

Jeff Donaldson

August 19, 2008

Paula, Adam and Samantha,
Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss.
The Donaldson family
Jeff, Pam, Chris, and Nathan

Bob Gardner, Jr.

August 15, 2008

Adam, Samantha and Paula, I am heartbroken to hear of Murray's passing, I did not learn of your loss until this past Monday. I met Murray at the JCD almost 9 years ago, I had just been diagnosed with cancer, and was in treatment, however, I was so very fortunate to be able to play basketball. With our legal backgrounds and our love of basketball, and out children attending Bancroft School, we became good friends. I had so many great times playing on Murray's Huskie's team over the past decade. He was so proud to be able to play with Adam. Murray and I were the oldest guys playing in our '50's and we vowed that we would continue to play basketball competitively until we reached 60 years of age. Sadly that was not to be for Murray. Adam, I appreciated the opportunity to have you intern with me that summer a few years ago, and I hope that the memories of your Dad will sustain you and Sam in these difficult times. I know that your Dad was so very proud of both of you, not just because of your achievements in education and professional life, but more importantly for the fine young adults that you have both become. Please convey my condolences to your mother. Also, Adam, send me an email when you have a chance.

Alby

August 11, 2008

Paula, Adam and Samantha, Mary and I are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Mur was a good friend of ours for many years. He will be sadly missed. What ever took him over these past couple of years was not fair. Nobody should have to go through that. Mur was a fighter though, he gave it his best shot and refused to give in. Our thoughts ad prayers are with you. again we are so very sorry for your loss. God bless.

Patty, Paul, Drew & Lauren Kramer

August 11, 2008

Paula, Adam and Samantha please know that we are saddened to hear of the passing of your loving husband and father, Murray. We will always cherish the memories of the summers that out children spent together in Maine. Murray always managed to sneak up to camp before visiting day...he couldn't wait to see Adam and Sam. Once visiting day arrived there were rituals of meals at Governors, shopping, The Lobster Trap and ice cream at Giffords-after all what was visiting day for? Not just one day of spoiling the kids, Murray was kind and generous to his family and everyone-always. Fast forward to 2001, our son Drew attends college in my husband Paul's home town of Worcester. In his senior year Drew needed an internship to complete a course at Holy Cross and asked Murray if he could intern at his office. Of course Murray said yes, even with his busy schedule. He was an easy going guy with a gentle smile and a heart of gold. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Chenette

August 10, 2008

Samantha please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. I know how much you loved you dad, may all the warm loving memories you have of him comfort you at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Stuart Bentkover

August 9, 2008

For over 20 years Murray Hershman was my best friend. Murray was a many facited human being. The spirited, boistrous, generous and always moving Murray is the one I will remember. He opened his heart to me, and I did the same. With very different personalities, we shared much, the way boyhood friends would share their dreams. He liked to claim the distinction of being the first non-family member to have kissed my new born daughter, Tori; who is now 17. Nancy, Adam B., Shayna, Tori and I will miss the Murray we knew. We send our sincere condolences to Samantha, Adam, and Paula. I am sure we will continue to be a part of your lives and will always be there for you.

Jim Lipton

August 9, 2008

In Murray's time of good health, he was one of the greatest men I have ever had the oppurtunity to know. Murray, Paula, Adam, Samantha and my family were inseperable during many wonderful vacations in Aruba. My fondest memories were the long walks along the ocean curing the worlds problems, and the times we would be in the ocean when he would look me right in the eye from five feet away and tell me he just took a pee.
"My time is yo time",
UDM.
Rest in peace brother,
Jim, Abby, Brad, Josh and Lauren Lipton

Gary Davis

August 9, 2008

I feel like I knew Mr. Hershman after listening to him on WTAG for many years. He seemed like such a nice family guy with a pleasant, clear way of speaking. God Bless.

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