Arthur Randolph Murray

1925 - 2023

Arthur Randolph Murray, 98 years old, from Arnold MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 27, 2023. He was born January 12, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA to Arthur and May Murray. Arthur grew up in Eastern Long Island, NY. He completed the midshipmen program at the N.Y. State Maritime Academy in 1945 with a license as Third Mate and an Ensign's commission in the U.S. Naval Reserve. In 1955 he left the Maritime Service and took a position with the Republic Aviation as a design Engineer. In 1965 he joined the Westinghouse Oceanic Division as project engineer on Deepstar and Trieste II submersible programs retiring in 1992. Arthur served 50 years with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, keeping his hand in the Maritime field. Arthur is survived by two of his three sons, Richard Murray and Robert Murray, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 74 years, Anita, and his first son, Arthur (Randy) Murray. A memorial service will be held on August 8, 2023 at Pine Lawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale NY, 11735. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scenic River Land Trust. Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com