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2018
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Brian Murray Obituary
Brian Christopher Murray, 45 of Santa Rosa Beach, FL passed away on May 2, 2018 in Destin, FL. He was born in Fairfield, CT on June 1, 1972 to Mary O'Sullivan Murray O'Shea and the late Thomas Murray. He is a graduate of Fairfield College Preparatory School, 1990 and Johnson & Wales University, Providence RI, 1994. On April 21, 2006 he married Monique Roussel in Key Largo, FL.
Brian was a passionate and talented chef, receiving many awards over his impressive career which began at Cobb's Mill Inn, Weston CT followed by the Four Seasons Ocean Grand, West Palm Beach Florida. Brian had a 12 year career learning and working with Chef Emeril Lagasse. He was Executive Chef in Atlanta. In 2007 Brian became Executive Chef of Watercolor Inn and Resort in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and in 2015 Brian and his family proudly opened their own restaurant DIG Eatery in Miramar Beach, FL.
Brian was a member of the James Beard Foundation and received numerous awards throughout his career including the AAA Diamond Award, the Conde Nast Traveler's Platinum Club, Travel and Leisure 500 World's Best Hotels and Resorts, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Brian made appearances with Emeril on both the Food Channel and the Cooking Channel.
He was predeceased by his beloved father Thomas Murray and step-father Timothy O'Shea.
Brian is remembered with love by his mother Mary, his two children Marian Camille Murray and Thomas O'Sullivan Murray, their mother Monique Roussel, his sister Carol Murray Collins, brother-in-law Chris Collins, a niece, Nora Collins; and nephews Ryan and Jack Collins, and many beloved extended family in Ireland and England as well as many friends and colleagues in the restaurant industry.
Friends may greet the family Friday, May 18, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1719 Post Road, Fairfield. Interment will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers friends may consider a donation to the Monique Roussel Murray Children's Trust, P.O. Box 7971, Metairie, LA 70010 or The American Cancer Society, 38 Richards Ave., Norwalk, CT 06854. For information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Murray
Omar Marsh
May 30, 2020
Your memory lives on Chef Brian. Walk good my friend. Always hold a special place in my heart.
Chris Jones
August 27, 2018
Chef Brian was a good friend,and person he taught me so much to do with cooking,this just feels unreal I really miss and love him. My heart goes out to his wife and children that he loved dearly. R.I.P
Angel Morrobel MD
June 4, 2018
your farewell took me and my family by surprise , thank you for your kindness your peace and your Trust in time of sickness, my condolence and deepest sympathy to your family .Hope ,Faith and Love.
Theresa Humpal
May 21, 2018
Monique,
I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you and your family .
Priscilla lemoine
May 18, 2018
So very sorry for your loss.
Ronne Pierce
May 18, 2018
You will be missed. You were one of my favorite Chefs and such a great guy
Siobhan O Sullivan
May 18, 2018
Thinking of you and my cousins Brian. May you Rest In Peace x
Mark rivkind
May 16, 2018
My deepest condolences for the loss of Brian.
Kim and Tom Ganley
May 15, 2018
To the Murray family - with deepest sympathies, we are thinking of you and sending prayers. May Brian rest in peace. - Tom and Kim Ganley
Diane, Sydney and Jacquelyn Sheehan
May 12, 2018
Sending prayers to all so sorry
May 12, 2018
Dear Mary and Carol, I am so sorry for the loss of your son and your brother Brian. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Alyson Brennan
Doreen and Jerry Baca
May 12, 2018
Chef, you'll be very missed. Our hearts go out to your children and family for their loss. You will all be in our prayers. May you Rest In Peace,
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
May 13, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Omar Marsh
May 9, 2018
You were my mentor when I came on the J1 Student Exchange Program at Watercolor Inn And Resorts from Jamaica.You taught me so much about being a chef and always had good advice. I miss you dearly and offer condolences to your family including me as I felt like I was family. RIP my friend. You have lighted many dark path.
Andrew Ahr
May 9, 2018
I will always be grateful for all the advice and positive thoughts your have given to me over the years. You will always be a great mentor and friend. RIP Chef Brian!
Pete & Mary Ann Doonan
May 8, 2018
Our deepest sympathy Mary & Carol
Misti Hilyer
May 6, 2018
Cant believe you are gone! Miss you my friend!!
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