Avis de décès de Charles A. Murray

Charles A. Murray ENFIELD, CT - Mr. Charles A. Murray, 88, a resident of Enfield for most of his life, died late Sunday evening, April 28, 2013 in Chicopee, MA. He was born in Palmer, MA a son of the late Stanislaw and Agnes (Medura) Murray and was a graduate of Chico-pee High School. Charlie entered the United States Army during WW II where he served in campaigns in Normandy and the Rhineland's. He was discharged from active service as a decorated war veteran receiving the Purple Heart with one Oak Cluster, the Silver Star, the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Medal. Upon returning to civilian life he became the owner and operator for many years of C. Murray Jewelers located in the Rockville section of Vernon. Charlie was a communicant of St. Bernard Church of Enfield, and a life member of the Rockville Lodge of Elks # 1395. After his retirement Charlie continued to tinker with watch and clock repairs as well as make occasional trips to the local casinos. He was the devoted husband of the late Frances H. (Klaus) Murray who passed away on October 27, 2007 and leaves his brother-in-law, Stanley J. Klaus of Coventry; a dear friend, Irene Murray of Chicopee, MA; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Frank Murray, Helen Nowak and Mitchell Murray. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning, May 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernard Church, 426 Hazard Ave., with Rites of Committal and Military Honors to conclude at Hazardville Cemetery, both in Enfield. Relatives and friends may call prior to his funeral from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield. Contributions in his memory may be directed to the D.A.V. Chapter 52, Disabled American Veterans, 9 Madison Rd., Enfield, CT 06082. For further information, please visit us at www.leetestevens.com