Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
"Downtown" Bangor, Pennsylvania
Apr 24, 1947 – Nov 10, 2023
Craig W. Murray, 76, passed away on Friday, November 10th, at his home in Bangor, PA with his family by his side.
Craig was born in Easton, PA on April 24, 1947, a son of the late Walter Murray and the late Shirley (Beers) Murray. He was the husband of Kathleen (Kaniper) Murray, they would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on December 3rd.
Craig was a 1965 graduate of Bangor High School. He was a Union Electrician by trade, joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 1965 and retiring in 2009. He owned and operated Murray’s Trains and Pools, in Bangor for years and was a member of the Ranger Patrol at Camelback Ski Area for over a decade.
Craig had many interests, he was an avid collector of toy trains, an enthusiast of all things space and space travel, he had a love of skiing and swimming, he was always curious, and always learning. Craigs favorite pastime was spending time with his granddaughter, she was the light of his life.
In addition to his wife, Kathleen, Craig is survived by a daughter, Nicole Murray, partner of Kevin Sullivan, a son, Christopher Murray, a brother, Glenn Murray, husband of Sheila, a step-mother, Joan Murray, his granddaughter, Julia Murray and her mother Malgorzata Murray, his grandson, Warrior Bryant, his nieces and nephews, and his dog Iowa.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate Craig’s life at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at St John's Church on Morgan Hill, 2720 Morgan Hill Rd, Easton, PA 18042 with Reverend Doctor Blake Heffner officiating. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd, Easton, PA 18042, or to St John's Church.
Read MoreMy sincere condolences for your loss of Craig. We graduated from Bangor High together. He sat behind me in "homeroom" in High School, so we often chatted. I hadn't seen him since graduation, but recall him fondly.
Sincerely,
Linton (Lenny) Wildrick
Linton Wildrick
December 18, 2023 | Tucson, AZ | Classmate
Johnie & Di would like to offer our sincere condolences to Nicole and her family on the sad loss of Craig. While we didn’t know him we know he must have been a gentleman to produce a daughter as lovely as Nicole. May he rest in peace.
Deirdre Murphy
December 06, 2023 | Ireland
Dear Kathy I have some lovely memories of you and Craig rest in peace Craig .Love, Emily Cameline
Emily Cameline
November 21, 2023 | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Connie and Dave Luettgen
November 15, 2023 | Family
Kathy and family,
Joe and I were so sorry to hear of Craig’s passing. Keeping you all in our prayers
Joe and Sandy Sylvester
November 15, 2023 | Friend
I am saddened to learn about Craig's passing. We were high school classmates. I remember him as being a very friendly guy. Offering thought and prayers to his family.
Richard Houck
November 15, 2023 | Orefield, PA | Classmate
My condolences to Craig's family and friends. May his memory keep everyone going. He was a great guy.
Albert Miller
November 14, 2023 | School
Kathy, So sorry to read of Craig's passing. Annette's and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John and Annette Schumacher
November 14, 2023 | School
Kathy, So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Wendy (Bellew) Parsons
November 14, 2023 | Bangor, PA | Friend
