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William Murtaugh Obituary
William Paca Murtaugh, 25 years old, died Saturday, September 29th with family at his side at a hospital in New York City.
William was born in Bronxville, New York on July 25, 1987. He lived the majority of his life in Wilton, Connecticut, where he graduated from Wilton High School. He attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and continued on to work as a commodities trader at Trafigura A.G. Will was an east coast boy with a love for the mountains. He lived his life with irrepressible joy and could charm his way out of any scrape his adventuresome nature led him into. He never met a stranger: everyone was his friend. We will forever remember Will as the brave and bright charmer he was, for his smile that lit up any room he walked into, and most of all for his capacity to love.
Will is survived by his parents, Jim and Ginger; his sisters Hannah and Molly; his grandmother Doris Murtaugh; his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 o'clock on Wednesday, October 3rd at Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield, Connecticut.
A Celebration of Will's Life will be held at 11 o'clock on Thursday, October 4th at the Wilton Congregational Church, 70 Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT.
In lieu of flowers, Will's family requests donations in his memory to the Youth Ministry at the Wilton Congregational Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Murtaugh
Will F.
November 18, 2023
So sad I just heard about this recently . I always loved your son because he was very kind person.
Jeanne (Coupe) & Chris Demse
October 13, 2012
Dear Jimmy & Ginger,
Our hearts are so heavy for you. We are praying that Our Father will support you, (Hannah and Molly too), with His strength and love - thru Christ Our Lord - Amen.
Judy Paul
October 11, 2012
Dear Ginger and Jim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your wonderful family at this sad time. We hope that you will find peace and great memories to help you each day.
Fondly,
Judy, Karamjeet, Evan and Lindsey Paul
October 8, 2012
Ginger and Murt, Schuyler and I are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son. You are in our prayers, and will be over the days and months to come, love you,
Beth and Schuyler
Connie Leaf
October 6, 2012
Will and I became friends in the first few weeks Freshmen year at Boulder. He had a contagiously vivacious energy that could alter a whole room of people in seconds. He was always a great addition to any party, game, and ski trip, and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. I am deeply sorry for the family's tragic loss.
Maureen Ducey
October 6, 2012
Dear Murtaugh family, My husband and I were so saddened by the news of Will's passing. We only new Will in passing but Meghan had talked of Will on occasion and said what a terriffic young man he was. She also spoke of Charlotte fondly and how she had become friendly with her and enjoyed her company. Our hearts break for you, your family and Charlotte. May all your great memories help you through this difficult time. Maureen and James Ducey
Jim Heltzell
October 5, 2012
My deepest sympathies to your family. I met William a few years ago when I worked at a past employer and he was my contact for business at Trafigura. I came out to see him and took him to a Knicks game a couple years ago. He was a very nice guy and I really enjoyed working and talking with him. He was a very bright guy. My sincerest prayers are with your family.
Wanda Diaz
October 5, 2012
Dear Ginger And Family
My most sincere sympathy, you and your family are in
my prayers.
Paul Rose
October 4, 2012
I had the pleasure to conduct business with William on behalf of Fort Recovery Industries, Inc in Ohio. My heart goes out to his family. As a fellow Buffalo graduate and previous CT resident we had some things in common. I will miss him.
October 4, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort and peace in God.
Joanne Montaldo
D S
October 3, 2012
Will was an amazing guy who lit up any room he walked into. His smile was unmatched along with his ability to connect with others. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Bob & Ruth Brown
October 3, 2012
We are deeply saddened to hear the tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Kehoe
October 3, 2012
I am so sad to hear of the tragic loss of Will. I met him just this year and golfed with him several times. What a wonderful, uplifting person. Words can not describe what a truly delightful person he was. My deepest sympathy.
Randi Betz
October 2, 2012
Dear Murtaugh Family,
Our son, Barrett went to the University of Colorado with Will. We knew Will from school and he also came to visit at our home in Big Sky, MT. We are so sorry for your devastating loss. Will was a wonderful young man and will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
The Betz Family
Paul,Randi, Brad, Erin, Barrett and Rachael
Clare Coupe & Family (Mark, Brett & Dillon)
October 2, 2012
Jimmy & Ginger - We are thinking of you in this difficult time. While we did have not seen Will in many years, based on what we have read and knowing he is family we know he was a great person and will be missed.
Betsy Bell
October 2, 2012
David and I are so sorry to hear of Will's death. Out thoughts are with you.
David and Betsy Bell
Rosetta Lombardi
October 2, 2012
Our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with the Murtaugh family
October 2, 2012
We are so sorry to hear such tragic news about Will. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
The Ashforth Family.
Meg & Jack Bernhard
October 2, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the Murtaugh family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Will was a very special young man. We will keep him in our hearts forever.
Much love
Jane, Andy, Katie & Molly Flanigan
October 2, 2012
Dear Ginger and Jim, We are so saddened to hear of this loss. We only met Will briefly but often mention his charm in sharing his memories of living at 75 Hemmelskamp Road with us. He was so engaging, funny and sincere. Words cannot express our sympathy for you and your family. Thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Tim M
October 2, 2012
RIP Will. We had some awesome times together. You brought so many people happiness.
Marie Bellusci
October 2, 2012
To all, my sincerest sympathy on your the tragic loss of your wonderful son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Ellett
October 2, 2012
I worked with Will via e-mail quite a bit and he came to visit us in Owensboro, KY. He was a very fun guy and we will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends in this time of mourning. May the lord hold you in his embrace and help you through this.
Connie and Greg Kamedulski
October 2, 2012
Dear Ginger and Jim
We are so sorry to hear the news about Will. I will always remember our boys playing soccer and lacrosse together on the fields of Wilton. It seems like yesterday.
Mary Pat Brody
October 2, 2012
The Brody Family sends our love and prayers to all of you .
Margaret Thornton
October 2, 2012
Jim, Ginger, Molly, Hannah and the entire Murtaugh Family, My heart grieves for you all in your loss of such an outstanding young man as Will obviously was. He left his mark in this world in his short 25 years. May God comfort you in a divine way as only He can at times like this.
Prayfully,
Margaret Thornton (Jeanne Murtaugh's sister)
Mary, Peter, Nina & Malcolm See
October 2, 2012
We are family friends of Charlotte Dennis...we are so very very sorry for your loss. We heard how wonderful Will was and are so sad for everyone! With love and sympathy, the See family.
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