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Thomas F. Portelli,Esq. posted a condolence
Friday, June 12, 2015
My role model while I was an altar boy and student @ St. John's. May Our Lord give him eternal rest.
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Thomas F. Portelli,Esq. posted a condolence
Friday, June 12, 2015
My role model while I was an altar bot and student @ St. John's. May Our Lord give him eternal rest.
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John posted a condolence
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Fr Murray use to celebrate the 7:45 mass at Our Lady Of The Lake Church in Sparta from time to time and always gave really good sermons. he wasn't afraid to state his candid point of views about current events. He always use to cheer on the Yankees and Giants before mass too. He was a real character and will be missed. May God bless him and welcome him into his Kingdom.
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Lisa posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Rest in Peace and may your spirit be with the Angels.
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Pat Mulligan posted a condolence
Sunday, June 22, 2014
My sincerest sympathy to the family of Msgr. Murray. He was very good to me and my family when my husband passed away which I will never forget. May God bless him and his family. Pat Mulligan
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Marie Smith posted a condolence
Saturday, June 21, 2014
So sorry to hear the sad news about Monsignor Murray. He was so good to the town of Denville and to my Bayley Ellard High School. He always had a funny story. I am better to have known Msgr. Murray. He will be missed.
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Betsy (Kelly) Hackett posted a condolence
Saturday, June 21, 2014
I have many fond memories of Msgr from my time as an alter server at St Mary's and time with the Youth Group. I remember making sure our "coffee houses" never got too loud for him, and him "catching me sneaking out early" of mass one Sunday (to pick up my parents from the airport!! - he did let me go before the recessional though :-P) He was a force to be reckoned with for sure! I am sad to hear of his passing, but am sure he is enjoying spending some personal time with Jesus!
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Christine Miller posted a condolence
Thursday, June 19, 2014
oops I meant PG, whom you lovingly named for Purple and Gold the colors of Bailey-Ellard. I still can picture you and PG walking the grounds and the halls of the school.
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Patricia Norton posted a condolence
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Our beautiful memory of Msgr. will be the day of our daughter's wedding when Father Rich was not feeling well and Msgr. had to stand in with a minutes notice and had us all at ease, so many of us will miss seeing you around town, rest in peace. The Norton Family
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Margaret (O'Neill) Sullivan posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Men like Fr. Jim will never die. Their generosity, dedication, humor, kindness and concern for others will live in memories and hearts forever. Farewell to a wonderful priest and friend. Well done good and faithful servant.
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Christine Miller on behalf of Kathy Covert and Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Rest in Peace Monsignor Murray. We feel fortunate to have known you for so long and to have many wonderful memories from our time living around the corner and attending St. Mary's. You've done so much for so many throughout the years and have left an indelible mark on many of our hearts. Your presence will be missed but your spirit will surely live on. When we think of you arriving at the Gate of Heaven, it's easy to imagine your dog Peaches being there to eagerly greet you and welcome you home.
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The Rago Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
To Monsignor Murray, thank you for all that you did for St. Mary's. We are a stronger community because of your guidance. You had a profound influence on deepening my faith and outlook on life. To your family, may you hold your memories close to your heart. May you celebrate his life as you grieve this loss. The Rago family.
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Kerry Walsh posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
When we were growing up in Denville you were 'Father Murray'. You taught us in St. Mary's School and taught us to be good Catholics. I am the youngest of 8 in the Walsh Family and you were able to touch the majority of us with your kind words, guidance and teachings. Thank you! Rest in Peace. I know my family in Heaven will welcome you next to the Lord you served so valiantly for many many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Kerry, on behalf of the Walsh Family
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Alicia Saribalisa posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Monsignor Murray, with his calm, thoughtful approach was an exceptional leader for St. Mary's parish in Denville during several tumultuous years in the '70's. May he rest in peace.
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Terry (Kamphausen) Jansson posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Monsignor Murray was such a dedicated priest and a wonderful person to know. He will be greatly missed by many whose lives he touched over the years. Just a few months back, he so graciously accepted our invitation to attend our 50th class reunion from St. John's high school in Paterson. He had such a great time with all of us that night and he added so much humor to the night. I am sure that God will reward him for all the wonderful work he did while here on earth.
Terry (Kamphausen) Jansson
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MaryJane posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Our sincere and deepest sympathy at the death of our
pastor from the family of
Brendan OConnor
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PJ Miller posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
When asked "how are you" his response "better for your asking." Well, I am better for knowing him. Condolences to the friends and family
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Pat Valva posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
You always greeted my "Hello" with "All the better for seeing you" . Your trips to the "Holy Land" which you told me was Ireland were subjects of our talks over the years. Our involvement in the Joey Bella Lip Sync were memories I cherish. May the good Lord welcome you home. Pat Valva
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Noreen posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
I was going into 6th grade and was looking at Saint Mary's School (the original name) . My mom and I were on a tour of the school when it wasn't in session. So we are being lead down the hallway approaching the stairwell when we hear someone walking around upstairs. So we say up the stairwell, who is upstairs. They responded
, "it is the voice of God".
It turns out that it was actually Monsignor Murray.
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Kevin Konopka posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
I was blessed to have grown up attending St. Mary's parish and to have known Father Murray during that time. He was the best example of humanity and service in religion I have ever known.
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Pat Wibbelt Michael posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
So sorry to hear of Monsignor Murray's passing. He married my husband and me 38 years ago on Thursday, June 19th. He was so nice and helpful and even years later joked that he always said it would never last. I regret that I will not be able to come down from Massachusetts for his funeral Mass, he also never failed to mention that I live near his niece Margie. He must have loved her very much! God Bless Monsignor Murray.
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Susan Banks posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Msgr Murray, Thank you for being such a big part of our family. You married Dennis & I forty years ago when I was just 20. You Baptized our five children, followed by 5 Communions and 5 Confirmations. You married our Daughter Joan to Darren 12 years ago.
My mom and I and then Dennis and I traveled with you . We were on our first and last cruise, apparently, not a great idea to travel to the North Atlantic in late Fall!
You supported our town and our shop, coming in on a regular basis for rosary beads, Hanna Hats and gifts for the Church and your girls. You were a generous man who appreciated those around you.
When we lost the shop to Hurricane Irene, Dennis & I were at our wits4 end, the shop was rebuilt and we were there one evening trying to put together some difficult display. We heard your familiar whistle and welcomed you into the clutter of a shop being rebuilt. You advised us that it was late and time to take a break. You treated us to Dinner at Verde, you will never know how much that evening meant to us. Somehow it gave us the strength to carry on, your words and prayers carrying us forward.
For almost 20 years we announced the parade together, you would come by everyday looking for the final lineup so you could practice. This year I brought it to you, we had a nice visit, soup was on the stove and golf on the TV. We talked sports and how the Hall was going to be. For years you treated Dennis to tickets when you were not able to attend a game. They became special times with the boys.
I am so sorry for your loss, for stories of your traditions, your neices and nephews, Mary and your Mom.
We will always be grateful to you and for all you did for our family over the last 40 plus years. Rest in Peace now, we will keep an eye on your Giants and the Hall.
Dennis, Susan, Patrick, Joan, Sean, Allison, and Kristin Banks
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Bob Kelly posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
There are many things that can be said about the Monsignor, but the best are, that he was a friend to all, he always did his best, and he was a good Shepard.
We will keep him in our prayers and thoughts.
Bob & Louise Kelly
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Ken McElroy posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Murray Family
i have been blessed to have known your uncle since he arrived at St Marys.Being it as a student or an alterserver I always got great advice and candid feedback. When it was time to marry I wanted only Jim Murray to officiate. And when it was time to honor my Dad with a celebration of life and he asked us to contact the then retired Monsignor. Fully knowing he would do his best to horon my Dads wishes we were more than happy with his kind and caring sermon and eulogy. I am sorry for your loss and even more sorry that I wont be able to honor a true mentor and a wonderful man but Circumstnaces prevent me from being in NJ. I kmow that there are many greeters standing right behind St Peter awaiting the arrival in heaven of a very dedicated servent and friend to many. RIP Monsignor smile down on us often and hit then straight and long on the greatest fairways of heaven.
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Annie Rothluebber posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Was just telling a friend about Father Murray. So sorry to hear about his passing. Peace and condolences.
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George Candle-Lite posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Thank you Monsignor for your time, service and love of our lord for sharing your faith and dedication to To Saint Marys and the people of Denville. You have been an inspiration to many, you have spent your life serving others I thank god I can call you my friend. Just one thing, all the years you announced the Chritmas parade you called us Candles by flowerlite. As I told you every year after the parade its Flowers by Candle-Lite and every year we had a good laugh When we meet again we will once again have a good laugh. God bless you Monsignor I will miss you.
With much admiration and love.
George
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jennie iwasiuk posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Monsignor Murray was a wonderful man. Always full of life and a funny man. I will miss him.
