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David C. Murray

1937 - 2017

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1937

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2017

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David Murray Obituary

David C. Murray

AGE: 80 • Raritan Township NJ

David C. Murray, age 80 years, of Raritan Township NJ, died Monday, November 20, 2017, at Rehab at River's Edge in Raritan NJ.

Born August 30, 1937 in West Orange NJ, David was the son of the late Joseph and Olive (Hammond) Murray. He was raised in Plainfield NJ and graduated with the Class of 1955 from Plainfield High School. After graduation, David served his country in the United States Navy.

David was a pioneer in the computer industry, working during the infancy of the computer technology, first for Mack Trucks, then with Ethicon and retired in 1994 as a Director in Computer Management with Johnson & Johnson. David was an avid reader, his favorite publication, "The New Yorker," was always met with joyous anticipation.

In addition to reading, David loved the outdoors, trout fishing and to travel, taking many fly-fishing trips to Alaska, Wyoming, and Canada, as well as many sailing excursions to parts of the Caribbean with his friends.

In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his brother, Peter Murray. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn (Brauneisen) Murray, his son, Stuart Murray of Alexandria VA, his brother and sister-in-law, Andrew and Ellen Murray, his niece and her husband, Susan & John Marcus, and his nephew, Andy Murray.

Funeral services and cremation will be private under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, Flemington NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.

Published by Courier News on Nov. 21, 2017.
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Im so sorry to hear of this loss. Dave was a true friend and mentor to me . he will be missed . condolences to you Marilyn

joe dmuchowski

December 23, 2017

So sorry to read of this loss to the family. The strength from God can sustain you through this difficult time. May loving memories bring you a measure of comfort.

November 26, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort and strength by expressing your deepest emotions to God in prayer. Please accept my condolences.

Pat

November 21, 2017

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