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James Murray Obituary

MURRAY, James R. At 51 years in North Reading, unexpectedly Aug. 1. Cherished son of Paul V. Murray of So. Conway NH & the late Evelyn M. (D'Eon). Husband of Helen (Rufo). Devoted father of Preston D. & Alison L. Murray both of Middleton. Beloved brother of Joseph N. Murray of Edisto Island SC, Margaret L. Murray, Paula M. Frew & husband John & Nelson J. Murray all of North Reading, Thomas P. Murray & wife Rosemary of Revere & Rose McCann & husband James of Manchester NH. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins & many special friends & colleagues. Family & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass on Sat. Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Theresa's Church, 63 Winter St., North Reading. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted & interment is private. Member of the North Reading Moose Lodge #1511. Jimmy was an avid sportsman excelling in golf & sports fishing. He worked in the cable TV industry for over 25 years as a private contractor. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be to the Preston & Alison Murray Fund, Sovereign Bank, 39 So. Main St, Middleton, MA 01949, Attn: Karen Davis. Arrangements are in the care of the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals of REVERE.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2010.

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scott dailey

March 25, 2011

i love you jimmy i will miss you.

August 23, 2010

I just recently learned of the Passing of Jim. He was a co-worker and good friend. My heart is broken. He was a loving and kind man. He took so much pride in his Bird Houses and everything he did. When I think of him I can hear his laughter and see the expressions on his face. He was a one of a kind. He always talked about his kids and how proud he was of them. I will always keep him in my heart and thoughts.

Theresa Shalsi

August 14, 2010

To Our dear friends, Tommy, Rosemary, and family,
We send our deepest sympathy on the sudden passing of your brother Jim. He had to have the heart of gold, and from all the nice words about him, he was surely loved and respected.
You must keep all your wonderful memories in your heart, and share them with your family and his sons. You must be strong, because along with your own beautiful family, Jim's sons will also need you and will look up to you for advice and guidance, and your brother looking down, will be proud they come to you, for your opinion, suggestions, direction, and trusting care.

You are a super beautiful person, with a generous, unselfish heart of gold, who is always there with a helping hand to help your fellow man. God Bless You.

All your love, support and help with Papa, will never be forgotten. He truly loved you. Our beautiful memories are golden, with the many laughs and good times. You, also have been blessed with humor and a dynamite personailty, and as I read, many felt Jim did as well. A brother and best friend to be PROUD of, as I'm sure he was of you.

I wish we could take away the sadness and hurt at this difficult time.
The Good Lord WILL give you strength. You must keep the FAITH, along with the love and patience you and your family have for each other, will help you thru, and will give you each comfort.

Remember, Jim, is at peace and will stay as close to you, as he was in life.

We will always be here for you and your family. You are a TRUE friend. We love you with all our hearts.
Much Love and God Bless
Terry, *, Ralphie, Tony, & Mary Theresa Shalsi

susan lenehan rudat

August 10, 2010

prayers are with family and friends of jimmy.

Kristin & John Gerhartz

August 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jimmy's family. Jimmy was a funny guy and always made us laugh.

Paul Sweeney

August 9, 2010

Our heartfelt condolences to the Murray family. Jim was a wonderful person and a friend to many. He will be missed.

God speed Jim.

Chuck, Kerry and Grace Schmidt

August 8, 2010

Jim was a true light in the lives of everyone who knew him, and knowing his strong, kind, loving and beautiful family, it is no accident. We now pray for all of you. His qualities will live on in his children, and in all of us who try to live up to his example of friendship and good humor. A happier place for having had him, this world and all of us are now that much sadder upon his loss.

Janet Sawler-Meador

August 6, 2010

Isn't it just amazing how some people can have such a spark....that even after not seeing him for 20 yrs...I can recall his smile...I can hear his laugh...even his mannerisms. You will never truly be gone from us...we each have a piece of you. To the Murray family...God bless you.

Lauren Bozzuto

August 6, 2010

Even though we didn't cross paths too often, he never forgot my name. He always had a smile and a way of making you feel he was genuinely happy to to bump into you. Deepest sympathies to all who feel his loss, for it is great.

Marilyn Fisher

August 6, 2010

Jimmy was a special person to me and my girls. I will always remember his smiling face, his gentle ways and how he became a part of my family. May God bless his family. Remember only the GOOD die young.

Marilyn

andrew dailey

August 6, 2010

i will remember jimmy always. God bless the murray clan and all whose hearts were touched by him

Daryl Arsenault

August 6, 2010

To the Murray family, I am so sorry to hear of Jim (Pub) passing. What a wonderful man who always made people laugh until they cried. Which many of us are doing now, but I am certain that he is watching over all of us and will lead us into the right path of life. He was a great man.

Nannette

August 6, 2010

My little cousin, Jimmy. I didn't see you often, but when I did you always had a smile on your face and you loved a good laugh. I have so many memories of Nichols Road and at my Moms. You will be missed.

Cookie & Ginger

August 6, 2010

To the Murray Family - You all are in our prayers. Jim will be missed by all who knew him.
With our deepest sympathy

Ed O'Brien

August 6, 2010

Knowing how hard it is to lose a brother, I am afraid that any words I may choose would fall short. So I will offer the Murray Clan the following Blessng.

An Irish Blessing

I wish you not a path devoid of clouds; nor a life on a bed of roses,
not that you might never need regret; nor that you should never feel pain.

No, that is not my wish for you.

My wish for you is:

That you might be brave in times of trial, when others lay crosses upon your shoulders.
When mountains must be climbed and chasms are to be crossed; when hope scares can shine through.

That every gift God gave you might grow along with you. And let you give the gift of joy to all who care for you.

That you may always have a friend who is worth that name. Whom you can trust, and who helps you in times of sadness. Who will defy the storms of daily life at your side.

One more wish I have for you:

That in every hour of joy and pain you may feel God close to you.
This is my wish for you, and all who care for you.

This is my hope for you, now and forever.

Author Unknown, translated by Charles Mitchell

desneige datillo

August 6, 2010

To the family of Jimmy "PUB" Murray. I was sorry to hear of his passing and hope that you all know what a loving and light spirit he brought to everyone. I remember him from days long gone, he always made people laugh. What better gift is there to give to others?

Jim Dunham

August 6, 2010

I will always remember Jim for his good nature and great sense of humor. He was truly a joy to know and I feel fortunate to have gotten to know him . With deepest sympathy to the Murray Family.

Diana Fox

August 6, 2010

Rose, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May God be with you and your family at your time of sorrow. I am sorry for the loss of your brother, may his soul rest in peace with the Lord.

Patti Neal

August 6, 2010

I want to say that being loved by so many is beautiful. To have that many kinds words that I read in the paper brought tears to my eyes. I know you are an angel watching over everyone who loves you. That will bring comfort to them.

Tami Napolitano

August 6, 2010

Ali, Preston, Jannine, Peggy, Paula, Rose, Tom, Nelson and the rest of the family,

I wish I could be there to give you all a hug. As the wife of your token Guinny Jimmy was the first of the crew to welcome me and has always held a special place in my heart. He will always be with us because of Ali and Preston. I remember all the parties at Paula and Jack as well as the ones he and Nelson had, boy did we have fun. Please know you are all in my thoughts and I am going to have that shot of tequila and play some pool in his memory this weekend. My love to all of you.

Love,
Tami

C Jensen

August 6, 2010

To Allison and Preston, your father was one of the most kindest, compassionate, generous, loving, forgiving men I ever knew...To Rose, and all of the Murray family, your brother was loved dearly by so many. May God comfort all of you and give you peace today and forever.

Lorraine Snow

August 6, 2010

To Jim's family: I want to let you know how much I liked Jim, PUB. We had some nice talks. He was warm, funny, personable, caring and a special friend to me, as to others. Let's remember him with this candle. My heart smiles when I think of Jim.

laura mcglory

August 5, 2010

The memories of Jim will live on in the hearts of all those who loved him.. May his family find comfort thinking of all the good times u shared with him...The good lord will show u the way..

Trisha Curtin Colella

August 5, 2010

My mind is having a hard time wrapping itself around the reality of what has happened.
I will miss your phone calls and reminding you of where the key is.
I love you Jimmy. You will always be my little brother. You will be in my heart forever.


AN IRISH BLESSING
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.
And, until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Diane Welch

August 5, 2010

To the Murray Family, I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. Although I did not know him as an adult, I remember him well from school as a happy, joyful person and can only imagine that stayed with him as he got older. May your memories of him help you get through this hard time, and know that he was loved by so many people.

August 5, 2010

My sympathy to you and your family Rose, Jimmy, Jenna, Christina, James and Sarah. You are in our prayers
Kristen, James and Olivia

Rose McCann

August 5, 2010

I still just can't believe it. This just seems so surreal. My heart is broken. Our family has changed forever. Never did we expect you to go so young. Hundreds of people love you. May your children feel the support of those you have touched. Everyone that came into your life was touched by you one way or another. I love you forever, I always have and I always will. I will miss you terribly. Thanks for the memories, my friend, my brother.
Sister Rose

David Paul

August 5, 2010

Even though I had not seen Jimmy in some time I always remember him being so upbeat whenever we ran into each other. He was always happy to see you which made everyone happy to see him again.
My deepest condolences to his family.

David Lopilato

August 5, 2010

To Jimmy's family and children, I had the honor in high school to be one of his friends. He always had a great attitude toward life and touched the people around him with his charm and wit. It was many years ago that he wore that Pubnico t-shirt that gave him his nickname. He will be missed by many.

August 5, 2010

To Jimmy's children and family, Jimmy was a great friend and person, my deepest sympathies.
Jean (Parsons) Carlin

Tom Stewart

August 5, 2010

To the family of Jimmy "PUB" Murray. I am sorry to hear about Pub. Even though I haven't see him since our reunion's. Jimmy allways had a fond spot in my heart. During our High school days and all our Track meets, Pub was allways entertaining and fun. We have all lost a good Friend and person. Tom Stewart Class of 77. Orlando Florida

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