West Springfield, Massachusetts
Joseph C. Murat, 89, of Hanover Street died Monday surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff of the Holyoke Soldier’s Home. Joe was born in Queens, New York and has lived in West Springfield for over 40 years. He served 27 years with the United States Marines having been discharged in 1971 with the rank of Master Sergeant. He served during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War and earned the Good Conduct Medal (3 Awards), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Vietnam Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and the Navy Occupation Service Medal. Joe lived by four qualities, honor, God, country and family. After retiring from the Military, Joe worked at Moore Drop Forge Company/Eastco before retiring from Mercy Hospital. He was a communicant of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church, member of the Fleet Reserve and was very active at the West Springfield Senior Center, receiving the Volunteer of the Year Award. He loved to travel and has been to five different continents and 49 of the 50 states. His wife Estelle (Jackowski) Murat died in 1999. He leaves his two daughters MaryJane Morin and her husband Keith and Ginger Lincoln of West Springfield; siblings Caroline Ahern, Barbara Christiana and her husband George, Adrienne Burke, Richard Murat, Donald Murat all of New York and Bill Murat and his wife Brenda of Virginia. Joe also leaves nieces and nephews in New York, Virginia, Colorado and Massachusetts. The family would like to thank the staff of the Holyoke Soldier’s Home for the care and respect they gave to “Sarge”. A very special thank you to Joe’s caregiver, Val, for giving Joe friendship, laughter and kindness. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Friday at 9:00am with Liturgy in St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church at 10:00am followed by burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00pm. For more details please visit curranjones.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Soldiers’ Home, 4th Floor East, 110 Cherry Street, Holyoke, 01040, or to the Sr. Mary Caritas Cancer Center, 271 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104.
You are no longer walking the earth with us Joey, but you LIVE on in my heart and memories, and will always be my "Hero Big brother". Semper Fi with love from your baby brother
William (Billy) Murat
April 19, 2022 | Family
MaryJane & Ginger,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a wonderful father and he was lucky to have two wonderful daughters who took such good care of him when he needed you. He will live on in your hearts, & will now be your guardian angel watching over & protecting you.
Bill & Mary Allard
May 01, 2016 | Winter Haven, FL
Hi, Mary, Ginger, Keith
so sorry to hear about your fathers' passing
you all were so good to him and I know you will miss him very much, now he is at rest.
Monnie Kulig
April 28, 2016 | Longmeadow, MA
I'm so glad I got to spend time with this wonderful man even though it was only for a shot time
Paula Dusza
April 27, 2016 | Chicopee, MA
I thank God for your dad and how he helped to influence Bill in a positive way and upheld old fashioned values. We were all blessed to know him. I especially remember when he made the trip down to visit his mom, while living with us and he again, was gracious and kind with his stories and laughter with my children. I appreciated him immensely. He always sent flowers to his mom, along with his daughters, and as long as he was able, a note, or postcard. We still have a collection of postcards...
Brenda Murat
April 26, 2016 | Portsmouth, VA
Ginger-I'm so sorry about your father. I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Kathleen (Buczko) Foley
April 26, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
Uncle. Joe. God. Bless you , may you rest in peace , I have only been blessed with 5. Uncles , and at my age that's a blessing , There are now only. 2. Left . May you rest with choochi Estelle your beautiful wife , Right next next to my mom her sister , my dad , My mother and my younger brother Greg , Sounds like a peaceful landing , Uncle joe we have had many good times , and yes as we get older we all separate our own ways , But family is family , and I...
Gilbert Doe
April 26, 2016 | Chicopee, MA
Mary and ginger am so sorry for your loss Joe was my best friend
Patricia hebert
April 26, 2016 | MA
I salute my older brother Joey, for all the years he inspired me to excellence, to be good and noble in whatever I do. As a youth Joey was my hero, my own John Wayne in the family, someone always to admire, for his strength, good looks, devotion to his family and love of country. I always looked forward to seeing him. Joey's stories make me laugh and made me think about the world we live in, to be a producer of good, and never to blame others but to take responsible for our actions. Thanks...
William Murat
April 26, 2016 | Portsmouth,, VA
