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Raymond Murphy Obituary
Ray had an impressive educational background, achieving both undergraduate and graduate degrees at the State University of New York at Cortland. He dedicated his career to coaching football, starting at Albany State and later becoming the Head Coach at the University of Bridgeport. Ray also served as an assistant coach at Ohio State and the University of Pittsburgh. At Kean University, he held the positions of Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. After retiring from coaching, Ray founded his own business, Solutions For College Funding in New Jersey. In 2018, he retired to Florida.
Beyond his professional achievements, Ray had a passion for senior softball, actively participating for over 30 years. He recently managed and pitched for the Caddy Carts team in Englewood.
A Celebration of Life will be planned in the fall to honor Ray's memory. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
May Ray Murphy's legacy live on through the memories of his friends and loved ones and the impact he made in his community.
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Carmen Rivera
July 20, 2023
Ray was big influence on me personally and I valued his leadership, and being a great teamate. Most of all I valuedhis friendship. I wish Ray , Donna and family will think of fond memories to help and this most sad time. Ray rest in peace until we meet agin my good friend
Joseph M Stacy (Josey)
July 20, 2023
My sincere condolences to family RIP Ray
COL Steve Greene, U.S. Army (Ret.)
July 20, 2023
Ray was my 1st coach as I returned to softball after a 35 year hiatus from the game. He took me in and created an environment for me to thrive and compete. We had plans this year, 2023-2024, to reunite on his Caddy Carts team in Englewood Senior Softball. Ray will be missed greatly, but will always be remembered as a great coach and a great man. He believed in his players and his players believed in him. To his wife Donna and the family - Ray lives on in our memories! My respect for Ray is profound. I loved Ray and will miss him dearly. SALUTE!
BILL MAICHLE
July 20, 2023
Ray is was an honor to know you and play softball with you for the time we had together.
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