Murray Felton

It is with deep sorrow that The Honorable Murray Felton of Boca Raton passed away in his 100th year on May 18, 2011. Murray, a Judge, and real estate attorney from Long Island is survived by his children - William, Miles, Leslie, Alicia, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Murray was an esteemed member of Boca Rio Golf Club. Murray and his beloved late wife Doris, began their association with the Anti-Defamation League over four decades ago. Doris co-founded the ADL Women's Division in Long Island and they continued their involvement after moving to Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Murray and Doris opened their home for a small gathering which turned into ADL's Lecture Series at Boca West. Today, the Series attracts over 800 residents of Boca West to hear outstanding distinguished notable speakers on an annual basis. In addition, Murray created the Doris and Murray Felton Excellence in Law Enforcement Award which is presented annually to members of law enforcement for their partnerships with ADL working together on hate crimes and combating extremism and terrorism. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM, at Gutterman Warheit, 7240 North Federal Highway in Boca Raton. The family requests that donations made in Murray's memory be sent to ADL, 621 NW 53rd Street, Suite 450, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Attention Linda Zisk.