Mike Murray

Michael M. Murray died suddenly at his home in Oceanside, California on August 14, 2005. Born March 11, 1943, in Norwalk, Ct, he was predeceased by his parents Joseph E. Murray, Jr. and Evelyn S. Murray, formerly of Newington. Mike was a brilliant musician who not only served as Concert Master for the Allstate Orchestra, but also performed on the violin with the Hartford Symphony while still in high school. He enlisted in the Navy, where it was his honor to perform with the Navy Band on the baritone horn for the President of the United States. Working his way through the University of Connecticut, Mike could be found at Belmont Records of Hartford or the Sound Room. He received his degree in Business Administration, and went on to distinguish himself as a trainer at the Aetna. After that, he became the top sales representative in New England for Sony and Morantz. Mike subsequently started and ran a series of small businesses, which brought him to West Hartford and Tennessee. In between all of his varied pursuits, the Great Wazoo could be found directing projects at the house on the Cape. He finished his career as a car salesman at United Auto Sales, and retired to Oceanside, California, two years ago. Mike will always be remembered for his unique sense of humor and ability to make others laugh, as well as his great knowledge and love of cars. It is appropriate that his memorial service will be held on the same day as the Classic Car Auction he so loved in Owls Head, Maine. He leaves behind his aunt Eleanor Antan of Newington, his sister Claudia Paley and husband Ron of Middletown, his brother Paul Murray and wife Suzanne of Storrs, his brother Joe Murray and wife Phyllis of London, KY, his sister Virginia Hepple of Mansfield, and numerous beloved aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, grand nieces, grand nephews, and friends. A time of celebration and remembrance with family and friends will be held Saturday August 20 from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at the Molloy Funeral Home 906 Farmington Ave. West Hartford. Please send donations to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 5022 Wallingford, CT 06492-7522 in lieu of flowers.

Mike Murray

March 11, 1943 - August 14, 2005