Paula (Murray) Scorza

Paula M. (Murray) Scorza, 54, a longtime resident of Medford, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a struggle with cancer. Born in Somerville, she was raised in Medford and was a graduate of St. Francis of Assisi School and Medford High School, Class of 1977. She worked as a clerk at Somerville Lumber in Somerville for several years. In her free time, she enjoyed listening to music, sipping a Strawberry Coolata and spending time with her family and making them laugh.

She is survived by her daughter Amy L. Cochlin of Hull, her grandchildren Ashleigh and Patrick Cochlin and her mother, Grace Margaret (Bruning) Murray of Medford. She was the sister of Cheryl Grant of Middleboro, Frances Iacopucci of NH, Madeline Murray of Turners Falls, Jean Murray of Revere, Charles Murray and David Murray both of Medford, Leslie Murray of TX and Carolyn Kaufman of Stoughton. She was predeceased by her father Francis R. Murray. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Private family services were held. Donations in her memory may be made to the Green River House, 37 Franklin Street, Greenfield, MA 01301, Attn John Semon.