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WILLIAM MURRAY Obituary

MURRAY, William L. "Bill" Of Medford, September 26th. Beloved husband of Miriam (Walsh) Murray. Father of Cassidy Murray of Winchester, Cheryl Murray of Medford, and Frank Murray and his wife Tracy of Medford. Grandfather of Christopher, Caitlyn and Erin. Brother of the late Thomas, Walter, Frederick, Norman, Harold and Joseph Murray and Lorraine Steenbrugger. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Bill was born and raised in Medford, and has been a resident for most of his life. He served as a policeman on the Medford Police Department, retiring as Detective Sergeant after 41 years of service to the community. He received his Bachelor's Degree at Northeastern University and his Master's Degree at Anna Maria College. For many years, Bill worked as a maintenance worker at St. Joseph Parish in Medford. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., MALDEN, on Saturday, September 30th, at 9 AM followed by his Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Visiting Hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 29th, from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Comfort Cuddles, Inc. To donate, visit: Venmo: comfortcuddlesbyerin or PayPal: [email protected]

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2023.

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Cheryl Murray

September 28, 2023

Dad,
For as long as I remember you have always been my rock, my hero, my biggest cheerleader and the voice of reason when I needed it. You loved fiercely and we were your world as you were mine. This devastating loss seems so unfair as your mere presence on this earth was a gift to so many. Even as your illness slowly robbed you of your independence you faced it bravely and continued putting us first. I will treasure our daily phone calls, sometimes just to say goodnight (always ending with reminding me to keep a full tank of gas, "for you never know"...) and our ice cream Saturdays among so many more. I can´t imagine my world without you in it. I hope heaven is all you deserve and more. Like moonlight on the water, and sunlight in the sky, fathers and daughters never say goodbye.
I love you more Dad
Cheryl

Ralph DiGiacomo

September 28, 2023

Dear Miriam and family:
May your wonderful family memories help you at this time. May Bill Rest in Peace .
Kathy and Ralph DiGiacomo

Alan Doherty

September 27, 2023

Rest in eternal peace my friend

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29

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Breslin Funeral Home - Malden

610 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148

Sep

30

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Breslin Funeral Home - Malden

610 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148

Sep

30

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

600 Pleasant St, Malden, MA

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610 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148

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