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Elaine Murray Obituary
Elaine was born to the late John and Madeline Murray on July 21, 1952, in Kearny NJ, and grew up in Iselin NJ. Elaine dedicated her entire 47-year career, starting at the age of 18, working as a legal secretary for the law firm of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley and McCloy LLP in New York City.
Elaine lived a healthy and active lifestyle, embraced environmental causes, and was a "total Star Wars nerd". She loved spending time with her close friends and would visit the city often. More recently, Elaine focused her efforts towards preserving the rich history of her family through pictures, letters, and keepsakes.
Elaine is survived by her brother, John Murray, and his wife, JoAnn, as well as her beloved nephew and nieces: Jason Murray, Jordyn Murray, Jessica Read, her husband Ryan, and her great niece and nephews: Mackensie Stanton, Griffin Read, and Connor Read.
Calling Hours are scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 1 to 3 PM, at the Finegan Funeral Home, 302 Heckman Street, Phillipsburg, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions to her memory be made to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (www.giving.mskcc.org).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Gail Ost
August 18, 2023
Elaine, we had many great times as little girls in Jersey City at your grandparents, my grandparents in Newark and in Belmar. I was so happy to have found you in 2011after losing touch for about 40 years, it was like we never stopped seeing each other. You were a great cousin and friend, I will miss you and the sweet, kind, caring person you were, I am so sad this happened. Rest In Peace.
Cat & Alan Chez
August 17, 2023
I´ll never forget bumping into you in NYC and you we´re headed to a concert super excited and dressed to rock out! It was an adorable side of you.
I was use to the conservative Elaine that knew how to host a sophisticated dinner party.
This is an unspeakable loss, may you rest in peace.
From your Chez family
Kal Hirsch
August 17, 2023
You were a wonderful friend and patient at my office Elaine. I will miss you. Just want you to know when you visited my chiropractic office you lit up the place with your warm smile and kind eyes. It always brightened my day when you came in for a visit. Yours sincerely, Kal Hirsch, D. C.
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Tordis Fahringer
August 12, 2023
One of my dearest childhood friends has been taken from us way too soon. I remember so many bike rides and snow forts and card games. Bittersweet memories. Sending my sincere condolences to the family she loved so much.
Harry Capko
August 11, 2023
My sincere
condolences.
May Elaine Rest In Eternal Peace.
And to her immediate family, I´m Elaine´s 3rd cousin.
My Grandmother, Anne (Murray) Capko and Elaine´s Grandfather, John Murray were siblings.
I met Elaine many years ago.
A very nice person and real sweetheart.
So sad to hear of her passing.
Lynne Ruff
August 9, 2023
I never met Elaine, but as a fellow resident of West Windsor I´d like to offer condolences to her family and friends in this very difficult time.
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