George Francis Murray

September 19, 2017

George Francis Murray, Jr. 95, of West Hartford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. George was born in Hartford on August 30, 1922, to George F. Murray and Mary (Wade) Murray. He was a graduate of Hartford High and enlisted in the Army Air Corp during WWII and was trained as a bombardier, navigator and gunner on a B-25 Mitchell Bomber. After the war, George graduated from Syracuse University and UCONN Law School. While most of his career was spent in private law practice in Hartford and West Hartford, he also served as a prosecutor for the City of Hartford, an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Hartford and a State Legislative Representative for the 6th District and served on the Judiciary Committee. George was a long time member of Hartford YMCA Athletic Club. He had a passion for the game of squash, animals, fishing, his farm in upstate N.Y. and particularly thoroughbred racing. George is predeceased by his sons, Timothy R. and Thomas E. Murray and his brother, John (Bob) R. Murray. He is survived by his son, Neil F. Murray and his wife, Kathleen and their daughter, Molly of Kehei, Hi, his son, Michael W. Murray of East Hartford, his son, George J. Murray of Hartford and his daughter, Colonel Kelly A. Murray, MD serving in Korea. George is also survived by 3 nieces, Dianne Bisi of E. Hartford, Lynn Gallinoto of West Hartford and Jeanine Pantages of West Hartford. We would also like to share our deep appreciation to the staff and his friends at The Holiday Retirement Community and the caregivers at Hughes Health and Rehabilitation of West Hartford and the loving kindness and friendship of Polly Murray, Lyne Stokes and Jackie Joy. Calling hours are Monday, Sept. 25, from 4-7 PM at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave., W. Hartford. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 10am St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 872 Farmington Ave., W. Hartford to be followed by a procession to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield. To leave online condolences, please visit www.molloyfuneralhome.com