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Michael Murray Obituary
AGE: 69 • Little Silver
Michael P. Murray, 69, of Little Silver, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, surrounded by his family at St. Barnabas Hospice @ Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. During the Vietnam Era, Michael served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Monmouth Beach Fire Department and the Policeman's Benevolent Association, Local 332. He was a police sergeant for the Monmouth Beach Department for 32 years, retiring in May, 1999. Michael loved fishing, boating, gun collecting, was an avid duck hunter and enjoyed working with his hands. What he enjoyed most was spending time with his family.
Michael is survived by his wife of 44 years, Paula; son, Patrick of Highlands; four daughters, Erin Murray of Little Silver, Kerry Lawlor of Red Bank, Beth Conway and husband Dave of Lincroft, and Margaret Murray of Red Bank; and five grandchildren, Olivia, Tyler, Evin, Emily and Zack.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 at the Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St., Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7 at Church of the Precious Blood, 72 Riverdale Ave., Monmouth Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in his memory to the SBHPCC@ Monmouth Medical Center, c/o St. Barnabas Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 9a5 Old Short Hills Road, 1st Floor, W. Orange, NJ 07052 or online at www.monmouthfoundation.org/giving/index.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Murray
Bradford
April 25, 2011
Hey mr murray, I dono who to borrow tools from anymore. But one of the last times we spoke I was taking some time off of school. And one thing you said was, "you better finish school" well I never got to tell you. But I'm graduating next week. Thanks for being an amazing person and neighbor. The neighborhood will never be the same without you.
Debi Redmond
April 16, 2011
Hello Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your husband,father and grandfather. It was certainly a pleasure to know and then take care of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Debi Redmond
MAGGIE MURRAY
April 13, 2011
DAD YOU WERE A GREAT DAD , I'M SO THANKFUL TO HAVE HAD YOU FOR A DAD AND OLIVIA IS SO THANKFUL TO HAVE HAD YOU AS A POPPY !!! WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY !! WE LOVE YOU !! TIL WE MEET AGAIN !!! LOVE YOU !! MAGGIE&OLIVIA
April 6, 2011
Iam sorry to hear of mike's passing.He was a great person always had a nice smile and hello
Jay Feiter[long branch]
John Jones
April 6, 2011
To a friend who was always there when I needed and to his family. Mike will be missed by many who Loved Him. Thank you all for letting us have him in our lives.
Donna Degnan
April 6, 2011
Mr. Murray: Although we have never met, I can tell from Beth that you were an amazing dad and grandpa just like my dad. Could you please look for my dad, Bill Rathsmith, in heaven. I know you will become great friends. I will meet you in heaven, for sure! Watch over all us with my Dad! Please give him a big big hug from all of us. I know Beth will miss you terribly so please watch over her especially. Thanks, Donna
Joan McQueeney
April 5, 2011
Paula, So very sorry to hear of Mikes passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your children.
April 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jack and Betty Dennis and family Appomattox,Va
April 5, 2011
To a beautiful man and an incredible father. You are a gift to this world and your memories will be forever strong.
Love Steph
Susanna Marra
April 5, 2011
So glad that I got to spend some time with you again these last few weeks, and was able to kiss you goodbye at the hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Murray family.
Greg Kelly
April 5, 2011
I offer my sincere condolences to Paula and the kids. Mike was a remarkable guy—at once relaxed and formal, mischievous and authoritative, serious and fun-loving, secluded and connected. He had an immense love for Monmouth Beach and helped keep the peace there for over 30 years. I’ll miss him a lot and the chance to record the “real history” of Monmouth Beach. Fittingly, he takes that with him.
Todd Roser
April 5, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss. Mike will be deeply missed.
Todd, Kitzi & Michael
Riverside Marine
April 5, 2011
Dear Paula & Family,I'm so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I know that he will be in good company up there.John will have someone to fish & hunt with.Fondly Joan Schulz,Port Orange Fl.
April 5, 2011
Evin and I love you with all our hearts Dad!! Please keep all of us safe like you always have! Until we meet again...
Love, Kerry and Evin
April 5, 2011
Paula - May the memories you all have of Mike help you through this difficult period. Mike and I go back to our teenage years and I will cherish the many memories I have of Mike.
Dana and Jim Pounds
April 5, 2011
To the Murray family - our hearts go out to you. May you find comfort in your many, many memories. Kerry, we love you.
Nekay Quinn
April 5, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.
April 5, 2011
Mike, nice seeing you again at the Monmouth Beach gang's reunions. Peace be with you and your family. Marion Ballato Buttacavoli
Joseph Ferragina
April 5, 2011
My condolences to the Murray family.
Dee-Dee Harless
April 5, 2011
Paula and family. May happy times and loving memories surround you as you grieve. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Dee-Dee (King) Harless
Beth Conway
April 5, 2011
Love you Dad!! My heart is broken into a million pieces. So thankful for all our times we shared, especially with Zack. I know you will be watching over us.
Til we meet again....
Beth
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