Jay Bernard Murray, age 70, of Port Charlotte, FL, and formerly of Ogdensburg, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Arcadia, FL, surrounded by his beloved son and daughter-in-law, after his courageous three-year battle with cancer.
Jay is survived by a son and his wife of Ogdensburg, NY; a brother and his wife of Port Charlotte, FL; a brother of Ogdensburg, NY, a brother and his wife of Ogdensburg, NY, and a brother of Lake Placid, NY; two sisters of Ogdensburg, NY; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jay was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Campbell, in November 2016.
Jay was born on August 14th, 1952, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of the late Joseph "Paul" Murray and M. Theresa (Doe) Murray.
He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1971.
Jay married on November 27, 1971, at Notre Dame Church; the marriage later ended in divorce. Jay later married again and that marriage also ended in divorce.
Jay was first employed at Murray's Food Store. After working at the store, Jay worked as an auto mechanic for Don Trimm, then worked for the City of Ogdensburg. In 1986, Jay found his calling working at Notre Dame Church and Cemetery in Ogdensburg for over 30 years until his retirement in 2016. Jay took great pride in the cemetery's appearance, and he was a master of details.
Jay enjoyed Sunday morning coffee with his son talking shop. He loved the beautiful St Lawrence River and boating - Jay knew every inch of the 1,000 Islands region.
Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery.
Source: Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, NY
Jay is survived by a son and his wife of Ogdensburg, NY; a brother and his wife of Port Charlotte, FL; a brother of Ogdensburg, NY, a brother and his wife of Ogdensburg, NY, and a brother of Lake Placid, NY; two sisters of Ogdensburg, NY; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jay was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Campbell, in November 2016.
Jay was born on August 14th, 1952, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of the late Joseph "Paul" Murray and M. Theresa (Doe) Murray.
He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1971.
Jay married on November 27, 1971, at Notre Dame Church; the marriage later ended in divorce. Jay later married again and that marriage also ended in divorce.
Jay was first employed at Murray's Food Store. After working at the store, Jay worked as an auto mechanic for Don Trimm, then worked for the City of Ogdensburg. In 1986, Jay found his calling working at Notre Dame Church and Cemetery in Ogdensburg for over 30 years until his retirement in 2016. Jay took great pride in the cemetery's appearance, and he was a master of details.
Jay enjoyed Sunday morning coffee with his son talking shop. He loved the beautiful St Lawrence River and boating - Jay knew every inch of the 1,000 Islands region.
Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery.
Source: Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, NY
Jay Bernard Murray, age 70, of Port Charlotte, FL, and formerly of Ogdensburg, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Arcadia, FL, surrounded by his beloved son and daughter-in-law, after his courageous three-year battle with cancer.
Jay is survived by a son and his wife of Ogdensburg, NY; a brother and his wife of Port Charlotte, FL; a brother of Ogdensburg, NY, a brother and his wife of Ogdensburg, NY, and a brother of Lake Placid, NY; two sisters of Ogdensburg, NY; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jay was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Campbell, in November 2016.
Jay was born on August 14th, 1952, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of the late Joseph "Paul" Murray and M. Theresa (Doe) Murray.
He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1971.
Jay married on November 27, 1971, at Notre Dame Church; the marriage later ended in divorce. Jay later married again and that marriage also ended in divorce.
Jay was first employed at Murray's Food Store. After working at the store, Jay worked as an auto mechanic for Don Trimm, then worked for the City of Ogdensburg. In 1986, Jay found his calling working at Notre Dame Church and Cemetery in Ogdensburg for over 30 years until his retirement in 2016. Jay took great pride in the cemetery's appearance, and he was a master of details.
Jay enjoyed Sunday morning coffee with his son talking shop. He loved the beautiful St Lawrence River and boating - Jay knew every inch of the 1,000 Islands region.
Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery.
Source: Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, NY
Jay is survived by a son and his wife of Ogdensburg, NY; a brother and his wife of Port Charlotte, FL; a brother of Ogdensburg, NY, a brother and his wife of Ogdensburg, NY, and a brother of Lake Placid, NY; two sisters of Ogdensburg, NY; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jay was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Campbell, in November 2016.
Jay was born on August 14th, 1952, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of the late Joseph "Paul" Murray and M. Theresa (Doe) Murray.
He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1971.
Jay married on November 27, 1971, at Notre Dame Church; the marriage later ended in divorce. Jay later married again and that marriage also ended in divorce.
Jay was first employed at Murray's Food Store. After working at the store, Jay worked as an auto mechanic for Don Trimm, then worked for the City of Ogdensburg. In 1986, Jay found his calling working at Notre Dame Church and Cemetery in Ogdensburg for over 30 years until his retirement in 2016. Jay took great pride in the cemetery's appearance, and he was a master of details.
Jay enjoyed Sunday morning coffee with his son talking shop. He loved the beautiful St Lawrence River and boating - Jay knew every inch of the 1,000 Islands region.
Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery.
Source: Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, NY
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