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Richard Murzin Obituary

MURZIN, Richard J. Jr. Richard J. Murzin, Jr., 57, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Brigitte (Palmans) Murzin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, (April 16, 2011). Born in Hartford on May 16, 1953, he was the son of Gloria (Villano) Murzin of Wethersfield and the late Richard J. Murzin. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, U. S. Air Force and the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a police officer in Hartford for 16 years, retiring in 2002. He and his son, Ian, were deployed on 9-11 to secure the waters off New York City. He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation twice. He enjoyed historical war gaming, was a member of the NRA and a staff officer of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Richard was a founding member of the Department Homeland Security. Including his wife, Richard is survived by his children: Stephen A. Murzin and his wife, Kimberlee of Seymour, Ian G. Murzin of Hartford, Nadine R. Murzin of Wethersfield and Nadia M. Murzin of Wethersfield; and his seven grandchildren: Karlee, Kaysee, Jade, Ashton, Nathaniel, Alena and Lilyana. He is also survived by his brother, Dominic D. Murzin of Arlington, TX; his sister, Julie A. Murzin Keough of Wethersfield; three nephews: George Keough, Thomas Keough and Daniel Murzin; and several extended family members and friends.

Funeral services will leave Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield, for an 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Corpus Christi Church, 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel. For on-line expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 17, 2011.

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Richard Omiecinski

December 18, 2023

You were a good friend and a colleague at HPD. We
had some great discussions about our profession.
I am truly sorry that you left us too soon.May the
God in heaven watch over you and your family,amen!

Josepha Palmans

April 25, 2011

Brigitte, veel sterkte en moed in deze moeilijke dagen aan U en de hele familie. Josepha Palmans & kinderen

Serge Khuzkian

April 24, 2011

My sympathies to the Murzin Family. God Bless you fellow classmate...HPD 1982

Ron Parkyn, HPD Retired

April 23, 2011

Richie was an excellent street cop who believed in what he did and inspired others. Condolences to his family and friends.

lynda williams

April 23, 2011

To The Murzin family: I had the privileged to be a classmate of Richie, (H.P.D. class of 1982). I will never forget his kindness, & his willing to help a fellow classmate.
Officer Lynda Williams Retired H.P.D.

Steven G. Erickson

April 21, 2011

I truly feel for the loss the family and friends must feel, and will continue to feel. Rich Murzin is a true American Patriot, and his message and mission will live on in those who have seen the truth along with him. Those who knew Rich are truly blessed for a lifetime.

Michael Georgetti

April 20, 2011

My condolences to the Murzin and the Keough families.

Bruce Carrier

April 20, 2011

My condolences to the Murzin family. I was privileged to work with Richard at the HPD for many years and I will never forget his kindness and ever ready smile. Rich was a professional in every sense of the word and he will be missed.

April 20, 2011

Brigitte we wensen je veel sterkte.
Onze oprechte deelneming.
Schrooten Carina,Jef,de kinderen en de kleinkinderen.

April 19, 2011

Brigitte onze oprechte deelneming,
veel sterkte Schrooten Carla,Cesare en de kinderen.

Aggie Dorio

April 19, 2011

I just want to say that seeing you all last night reminded me of all the good times we all had. I remember how we would all be together and have hours of laughing and just great freiendship. Amazed at how beautiful and handsome all the kids are. You are so blessed. I am so sorry for your loss and I know that there are no words right now that will comfort you or help you understand why. But remember all the good that he accomplished as a husband, father, son, brother, granddad and friend. It will be those moments that will help you through this difficult time. I hope we keep in touch because this has shown us all just how precious time spent together is. My love to all of you. Aggie, Frank and Matt Dorio

JOSE PACHECO

April 19, 2011

my deepest sympathy and prayers to the murzin family.i had the opportunity to work with rich at st.francis for 2 years.
he was a very nice person who cared for others.i am proud to havr known him.ill never forget the good times we had at work.

Margaret and Peter Niederhauser

April 18, 2011

To the Murzin Family,
We are so sad to learn of Richard's sudden and far too soon passing. Richie and Peter were childhood friends who never forgot how much fun it was playing soldiers and getting into innocent mischief. He is a great man and will sadly be missed. We thank him for his service to our country, and for protecting the streets of Hartford for as long as he did. Our Adelaide Street home was always more fun when Richie was there to hang out with all the kids. God Bless you all and may God comfort your broken hearts. You are all in our prayers. Love,

Cathy Goodrow Hartley

April 18, 2011

As a fellow Bulkeley High classmate, my sincere sympathy to family and friends. His obituary is a beautiful one; thank you Richard, for your service. May God grant you eternal peace, and comfort all you leave behind who are so sad. My love and special prayers for the children, and Mrs. Murzin.

April 18, 2011

To the Murzin family, There are no words to take away your pain, but know he is in heaven watching down on his wife, kids, and grandkids.. May he rest in peace

April 18, 2011

My most sincere condolences to the entire MURZIN family. Richie was a dedicated and respected law enforcement officer who always did the RIGHT THING. He could be counted on to have your back. He had a unique sense of humor which I will always remember. May he rest in peace.

- Jim Markowski, Retired ATF, Feeding Hills, Ma.

Todd Akerley

April 18, 2011

To the Murzin Family:

My thoughts and prayers go out to you on your loss. I worked with Rich in HPD for a few years and he was a smart and funny guy to work with. I enjoyed working with him. May he rest in peace.

April 18, 2011

Veel sterkte in deze moeilijke dagen.
De familie Anthonissen Leppens

Brigitte Murzin

April 18, 2011

Brigitte wensen je veel sterkte in deze harde droevige tijden.
Onze oprechte deelneming.
Etienne en Yvonne

Kathy Joslyn

April 18, 2011

Julie and Family - I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

golly schrooten

April 18, 2011

brigitte we hebben vandaag het nieuws vernomen en willen bij deze onze oprechte deelneming betuigen aan jou en jou familie , veel sterkte van Golly,erik ,kinderen en kleinkinderen

April 18, 2011

brigitte vanuit belgie(houthalen) willen wij onze oprechte medeleven betuigen ,ik vind het erg dat we zover van mekaar afwonen anders kon ik je nu komen steuen ,van golly,erik en de kinderen en kleinkinderen

Kara Manocchio

April 18, 2011

Brigitte:

I'm so sorry for your loss. If you need anything please let me know. Love you !!!

Tina Gallo

April 18, 2011

Dear Nadia,

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Belgian Family

April 17, 2011

Brigiitte,
Van uit Kleine-Brogel hebben we reeds onze deelneming betuigd bij het overlijden van Richard. Langs deze weg willen we nog eens bevestigen dat we diep meeleven bij dit verlies dat u, Steven, Ian, Nadia en Nadine, de kleinderen en de ganse familie in Wethersfield zo onverwacht treft.
Uw ma, Betty, ikzelf, Benny, Berlinde, Marijke, Cris, wensen jullie veel sterkte in deze moeilijke dagen.

Sheila Tamalavic-Sirois

April 17, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to the family. I went to Bulkeley High School with him and was looking forward to reuniting after 40 years. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Ronny Giesberts

April 17, 2011

Met Oprechte Medeleven.
Van de Familie Giesberts-Oostvogels en van Monique Palmans.

April 17, 2011

Brigitte, we hebben het slechte nieuws vandaag van Betty vernomen,we wensen je heel veel sterkte samen met je kinderen en kleinkinderen.Van Lucien en Georgette.

Joseph Dwyer

April 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of my "brother" Richie.H.P.D. 82

Rosie Franz Geer

April 17, 2011

"Dicky Murzin" was my childhood friend. He lived on the corner of South St. and Becket, and I lived around the corner on Brown St. I remember hanging out with him and his wonderful family, esp. his siblings, Julie and Dommy. I have memories of tutoring Dicky in arithmatic in junior high when we both attended St. Augustine's School.
My brother, Richard, and I are so sorry to read of Richard's untimely passing. Our prayers are with all of you.
Rosie

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