Stephen K. Murray

Stephen K. Murray obituary, Malden, MA

Stephen K. Murray

Stephen Murray Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home on Jan. 7, 2025.

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Murray, Stephen K. of Wakefield, originally of Malden. Born April 25, 1955.
'Murray' as he was affectionately known, passed from this earth on the morning of January 6, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by family after battling with a long-term illness.
Stephen lived a storied life, the third of eight boys born and raised in Malden of a single mother, Steve was true 02148 through and through. Gruff and rough around the edges with a dry sense of humor on the outside, Steve truly was a soft-hearted man.
His adult life was spent as a dedicated husband and father to his wife and three children. Steve's pastimes were spent enjoying New England sports, antiquing projects with his wife, and refinishing old furniture.
Steve was predeceased in death by his dear mother Patricia J. Murray, and six brothers, all of Malden. Devoted husband of Sherri Murray of Wakefield. Beloved father of Johnathon MacNeill and Trevor MacNeill both of Malden, and Caroline Murray of Wakefield. Survived by his brother Eugene S. Murray of Somerville and nephew Leo LaVallee of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
At Steve's wishes there will be no funeral services. He believed strongly that people be allowed to grieve in their own way and in their own time. The family is choosing to honor his value system in this way. The next time you perform a random act of kindness, please smile and think of him.
The MacNeill-Murray Family wish to thank their friends and family for the outpouring of love and support shown to them throughout the course of Steve's illness over the past six months. The care received by their community has held the family up in strength. That kindness will never be forgotten.

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