John Murray Obituary
JOHN W. "JR."
Age 59, of Shaler Twp., on Friday, February 3, 2006. Beloved husband of Linda (Zakrewski) Murray; father of John W. (Maryann) Murray III and Jason L. (Caroline) Murray, Jodi L. (George) Kristoff; grandfather of Justin M. Kristoff; son of Dorothy M. (Perry) and the late John W. Murray Sr.; brother of Linda L. (Richard) Silket. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St. Lawrenceville, Monday & Tuesday 1-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Glenshaw on Wednesday at 10 am.
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Pat Ewing
February 23, 2006
Dear Linda,
Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers on the passing of your husband. I was on vacation and didn't find out until I was talking to Ruth Labernz the other day. I would have been there in person had I been in town. Please take care.
Pat Ewing
Jim McConneha
February 9, 2006
I am so sorry to hear about Jr. He was a fun guy and will be greatly missed.
Mark Weidner
February 8, 2006
Dear Linda, Jodi, Jason & John,
I Was shocked to hear of Juniors
passing. I unfortanately don't read
the paper as often as I should. I
feel terrible that I missed the
oppurtunity to see you @ Zalewski's
Karen Sphar
February 7, 2006
Dear Linda, Jodi/George, John and Jason:
So shocked to hear about Junior. We are all so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Karen, Stephanie and Tiffanie Sphar
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Lorraine & Niki Parks
February 7, 2006
Dear Linda,John,Jason,& Jodi
Shocked to hear of your loss. We all thought Jr. would be at the garage forever. Take care our prayers are with you.
Lezlie DelVecchio-Marks
February 6, 2006
Dear Murray family,
I am so very sorry to hear about this loss. I am in shock. I am so saddened by this and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I know that John is in God's arms now and will be watching over all of you. You have a great guardian angel. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You were blessed for many years with his presence. I am grateful for the time that I knew him. God bless you all. I am so sorry for this loss.
Dennis Wotapka
February 6, 2006
Amy, the girls and I send our condolences to all of Junior's family and friends-he will be missed by all of those who knew him. We're hoping that your memories offer some measure of comfort during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and Junior....God Bless!
Dawn Marruchella
February 6, 2006
Linda, John, Jason, Jodi, Lindy and Aunt Dorth: I am so very sorry about Nooner. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Andy PANNELLE
February 5, 2006
Linda and family, Please except my deepest sympathy I can not explain the sadness I am feeling. Jr. was a great friend to me and my family and we will miss him. I drank alot of coffee with Junior at the garage, and talked alot of racing. Junior you were a good friend.
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