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GRAYSON MURPHY Obituary

MURPHY--Grayson Mallet-Prevost, III, died peacefully on January 6, 2024 at his home in New Haven, CT with family by his side. He was 88 years old. Grayson was born in New York City on February 26, 1935, son of Mary Eleanor Warren Murphy and Grayson Mallet-Prevost Murphy Jr. Grayson graduated from St. Paul's School and Harvard College. He served his country as an officer in the U.S. Army. During his career, he worked at Harriman Ripley in New York; at Gardner Associates and the Boston Company in Boston; and as President of Halsey Associates and G. M.-P. Murphy & Company in New Haven. He served his community in many ways, from neighborhood and school boards to managing political campaigns. Grayson is survived by Rosita (O'Callaghan), his wife of 47 years, their children Mary, Grayson, and John, and three grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Constance Paine, Anita Fritze and Ellen Warner. He was predeceased by his brother Howland Murphy.
Published by New York Times on Jan. 10, 2024.

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Joe McMyler

February 4, 2024

Rosita, I am sorry to hear of Grayson's death. You and your children and grandchildren have our sympathy and support at this time. We enjoyed every visit we had with you and Grayson and hope we will have the opportunity to visit with you again in the near future. Joe& Maureen McMyler

Bob Mazzone

January 12, 2024

Grayson is a friend, a mentor and an inspiration. I will miss him and Harvard has lost a great one!

Philadelphia

January 10, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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