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Peter McMurry Obituary
A Celebration of the Life of Peter Michael McMurry, 51, who died December 12, 2019 in New York City, will be held Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10 AM at The Unitarian Church, Ithaca, NY.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter McMurry
Sponsored by The Ithaca Journal.
Anita Kolleeny
December 13, 2022
Peter was a lovely, well spoken individual. His strong intellect stood out from the moment I met him. I so enjoyed working with Peter. He was a special person.
Ana Silva
September 1, 2022
I have just found an email from Peter dated 2006. I was lucky enough to meet him at a writing workshop and to have met with him a few times afterwards, too. He had a sharp mind, a sparkling intellect, and a kind, passionate heart. I had wanted to look up what he was up to, a few years later, especially because I knew he had health struggles, but I couldn't remember his last name and was off yahoo mail. So it's with mixed emotions that I found this paper printout of an email and found this site just now. I am sorry for everyone's loss, and I'm glad to have known him, if for a very short time. What a tremendous loss.
eve MENGER
August 18, 2020
I only knew Peter as a toddler and young child. He was extraordinary, even then. My heart goes out to his parents and brother. Eve
Leigh Wynkoop
December 28, 2019
Missing Peter... and can't imagine how hard this time is for his loving family members. He thought the world of his family! I will miss our rare opportunities to catch up when I visit NYC from NC. He was a good friend during a difficult time in my life. He will not be forgotten.
Monica Finocchiaro
December 18, 2019
To Peter's family and all
who loved him,
I am so sorry for your loss. I got to know Peter through the class Facebook page. He was kind, witty and really, really smart. I am glad he is free but sorry for us and the space he left. He will be so missed. With deepest condolences. Peace to your hearts.
Monica Jaworowicz Finocchiaro
Katharine Chang
December 18, 2019
My deepest condolences to all of Peters family. Although I did not know him in person, he has touched our entire college class in a profound way, and I am grateful to him for that. I will always hold his memory in my heart.
David McMurry
December 18, 2019
Farewell, big brother.
I remember exploring the creek with you in our backyard in Soquel.
I remember sharing a bedroom as little kids and lying awake and talking in our beds on Christmas Eve, too excited to sleep.
I remember playing Robinson Crusoe with you on the beach in Hawaii before the parents were awake.
I remember biking one-handed to Cayuga Heights school, basketballs under our arm, to shoot hoops and talk for hours.
I remember those summers right after we got cable TV, when wed watch MTV, Flash Gordon and For Your Eyes Only every. single. day.
I remember the albums you brought home in high school that I still listen to today: REM, The Replacements, Jesus and Mary Chain.
I remember thinking the Young Plumbers Weekly was the coolest group at IHS.
I remember visiting you freshman year at Harvard and being happy that you had found such a great group of people.
I remember the godawful couch you left for me in the basement of Quincy House when I started freshman year. Its probably still being handed down.
I wish I remembered the weird keystroke combination that unlocked the photo of you and your Microsoft developer friends when you clicked on a certain cell in Excel.
I remember the toast I gave at your wedding, and the joy of that day.
I remember driving your car back across the country after the wedding and not telling you that I put a big dent in it.
I dont remember how I thought I was going to get that past you.
I remember snowy New Years Eve parties in New York.
I remember the toast you gave at my wedding, and the joy of that day.
I remember the worry in your doctors voice when they called from North Carolina, and hopping the first plane down there.
I remember saying goodbye to you before you were wheeled in for your transplant. Several times.
I remember knowing, deep down and with absolute certainty, that youd come through the transplant OK.
I remember your story about Ivy and Stings soccer ball. Its still one of my favorites.
I remember the simple pleasures of watching a soccer game or talking about the stock market.
I remember where I was sitting when you told me over the phone in August that your PFTs were way down.
I remember everything about these past few months. Helping to take care of you was the most important thing Ive ever done.
I miss you and I love you.
Dave
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