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Brian J. Murray

January 29, 2025

Brian J. Murray

Brian James Murray, age 80, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his son’s residence in Lewis Center, OH surrounded by his family.

He was born April 27, 1944, in Newark, NJ to the late Thomas and Virginia (Karl) Murray. He graduated from St. Aloysius High School in Newark, NJ and then worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. His career began working at Hyatt Roller Bearings in Harrison, NJ and then moved to Milan, Ohio in 1968, where he began working at New Departure and became the President of the UAW Local 913 Union. He then worked briefly for the Ohio Department of Transportation as an administrative assistant to the Governor of District 3. He also worked two years for the United States Senate. He enjoyed representing the union and was appointed to the International UAW CAP Council, retiring in 2004.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 626 in Norwalk and enjoyed spending time with his children and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved to travel to casinos, gamble and watch the History Channel.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lynda Murray; children, Laura (Craig) Scott of Norwalk, Kim (Kevin) Scott of Berlin Heights, and Brian (Rachel) Murray of Lewis Center; grandchildren, Karen, Chris, Greg, Kenny, Brianna, Kyle, Brendan, Hannah, Justin, Liam, and Braden; and six great-grandchildren; siblings, John (Karen) Murray of Melbourne, FL and Eileen Murray of Melbourne, FL; nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Kenneth, Tommy, Patrick, Maggie, and Dennis.

A celebration of Brian’s life will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Tranquility Hospice, 1949 State Route 37 W., Suite C, Delaware, OH 43015.

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Brian J. Murray

Brian James Murray, age 80, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his son’s residence in Lewis Center, OH surrounded by his family.

He was born April 27, 1944, in Newark, NJ to the late Thomas and Virginia (Karl) Murray. He graduated from St. Aloysius High School in Newark, NJ and then worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. His career began working at Hyatt Roller Bearings in Harrison, NJ and then moved to Milan, Ohio in 1968, where he began working at New Departure and became the President of the UAW Local 913 Union. He then worked briefly for the Ohio Department of Transportation as an administrative assistant to the Governor of District 3. He also worked two years for the United States Senate. He enjoyed representing the union and was appointed to the International UAW CAP Council, retiring in 2004.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 626 in Norwalk and enjoyed spending time with his children and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved to travel to casinos, gamble and watch the History Channel.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lynda Murray; children, Laura (Craig) Scott of Norwalk, Kim (Kevin) Scott of Berlin Heights, and Brian (Rachel) Murray of Lewis Center; grandchildren, Karen, Chris, Greg, Kenny, Brianna, Kyle, Brendan, Hannah, Justin, Liam, and Braden; and six great-grandchildren; siblings, John (Karen) Murray of Melbourne, FL and Eileen Murray of Melbourne, FL; nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Kenneth, Tommy, Patrick, Maggie, and Dennis.

A celebration of Brian’s life will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Tranquility Hospice, 1949 State Route 37 W., Suite C, Delaware, OH 43015.

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Mike Simon

Royal Oak, MI
February 01, 2025

My deepest condolences

Karen Starr

Norwalk, OH, USA
February 01, 2025

I'll miss you grandpa you were such an amazing caring smart loving man I was so lucky to be your grandchild love you r.i.p

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