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“George was wonderful man and leader. As he
used to say, "I was blessed." We were
blessed to know him and have worked with him.
John R...Read More »
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1 of 25 | Posted by: John. R Mueller - Lafayette, NJ
“Georgie was always there at my games and cheering us on! He was one of our biggest fans. I will miss him forever. With him cheering we made it to the...Read More »
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2 of 25 | Posted by: Michael Marshall - Grandson
“I am so saddened to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man. He had a heart of gold. I have many fond memories of being with the Murray family...Read More »
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3 of 25 | Posted by: Anne Gluck Orvis - Fairfield, CT
“George was a wonderful caring man. I was sorry to hear of his passing. He had a tremendous positive effect on the lives of the students and faculty...Read More »
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4 of 25 | Posted by: John Gardner - Avon, CT - Friend
“I am saddened to hear of George's passing and my condolences to Trudy and his entire family.
I had the privilege of working for a number of years...Read More »
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5 of 25 | Posted by: John Hursh - Weston , CT
“I am incredibly sorry for your loss. George's unwavering devotion to Matt is something that I have always admired. He always maintained an...Read More »
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6 of 25 | Posted by: Jennifer Goldman - San Diego, CA
“My deepest condolences to the Murray family - B. McHugh
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7 of 25 | Posted by: Bryan T. McHugh - Forest Park, IL
“Although I only met George two times I could sense his love for his family. He will surely be missed.
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8 of 25 | Posted by: Rick longstreth - Plainfield, IN
“Rachel and Family,
Oh honey, so very sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a great guy and will be missed so much by all those who had the pleasure...Read More »
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9 of 25 | Posted by: Tricia Hopkins - Trumbull, CT
“To the Murray family:
I am so sorry for you loss! I will prey for your family during this difficult time.
The Beatty Family
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10 of 25 | Posted by: The Beatty family - alpine, CA
“Trudy,
We are so saddened to hear this news. George was such a special friend and colleague. Knowing him has enriched my life. we are currently in...Read More »
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11 of 25 | Posted by: Barbara jaffe - Jacksonville, FL
“Trudy,
We are so saddened to hear this news. George was such a special friend and colleague. Knowing him has enriched my life. we are currently in...Read More »
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12 of 25 | Posted by: Barbara jaffe - Jacksonville, FL
“Trudy and Family, words are meaningless at a time like this. George was special to me and I, like all he touched, will miss him. i cherish the times...Read More »
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13 of 25 | Posted by: Bob & Marilyn Filderman - CA
“I am very sorry to hear this news. Condolences to the entire family. I always thought highly of George and enjoyed spending time with him during...Read More »
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14 of 25 | Posted by: Gee Smith - Haverford, PA
“Our thoughts and warmest aloha to the Murray family.
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15 of 25 | Posted by: Lee & Wendy Maxwell - HI
“I got to know George while I was coaching his grandson Matt(JV Baseball). Matt was quite a player and George was our biggest fan that year - always...Read More »
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16 of 25 | Posted by: Brian Doyle - Avon, CT
“My deepest sympathy to the Murray Family. Your father was a great supporter of AOF.
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17 of 25 | Posted by: Kathy Leis - Suffield, CT
“Dear Murray family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Having taught Sam at Old Farms and spending time with George on his visits to...Read More »
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18 of 25 | Posted by: Alan Rozinsky - Avon, CT - Friend
“With many fond memories of George's smile and his kindness,
Art & Michelle Custer
(Avon & Bowdoin)
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19 of 25 | Posted by: Art Custer - Avon, CT - friend
“Dear Trudy and family,
Diane sent me this link. I'm so happy she did. Seeing George's beautiful smiling face in the picture brings tears to my...Read More »
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20 of 25 | Posted by: Nancy Gallagher - Quincy, MA
“Dear Trudy and family,
My heart goes out to all of you. George was such a big personality, his absence will certainly create a large void in the...Read More »
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21 of 25 | Posted by: Diane Dooley 
- Kihei, HI - Cousin
“DEAREST TRUDY AND FAMILY, SISTER DIANE NOTIFIED ME BY E MAIL YESTERDAY. IT HAS BEEN YEARS SINCE I SAW AND TALKED TO YOU AND GEORGE, BUT ALL OF MY...Read More »
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22 of 25 | Posted by: JOHN F DOOLEY - MA - C OUSIN
“I know I am not alone when I say “Oh, how I adored George!” I admired his engaging personality, his love of Chardonnay, his laugh, his pounding...Read More »
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23 of 25 | Posted by: Andrea Klein Horowitz - NJ
“We are shocked and saddened by the news that George Murray has passed away. George was one of the pillars of Avon Old Farms School. Having served on...Read More »
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24 of 25 | Posted by: Sue and Peter Evans - Avon, CT
“Trudy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. George was a wonderful man and all those whose lives he touched will always remember him...Read More »
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25 of 25 | Posted by: Carolyn Ounan - South Orange, NJ
George A. Murray was born Oct. 21,1930, to Dr. and Mrs. George A. Murray of Boston, Ma. He died of complications after surgery in La Jolla, Ca. on Dec. 18, 2010, with many family members at his bedside.
George graduated from Boston College High School and Bowdoin College, where he was selected for an All American Football Team his senior year. Upon graduation, he entered The Marine Corps and served as a forward air controller in the Korean War.
George's business career spanned the better part of five decades. He found his calling and a career while working as a Registered Representative for Merrill Lynch in La Jolla, Ca. He then joined Hayden Stone & Co., to open their La Jolla brokerage office and subsequently head up their west coast region. By the mid 1960's he had moved to New York to lead the firm's nationwide retail business and was made President of the firm in 1968. Hayden Stone & Co. was acquired by Cogan, Berlin, Weill and Levitt in 1970. George stayed on to ensure a smooth transition and then left to join, successively, Dillon Read and Dominick & Dominick in a variety of senior roles.
George rejoined Shearson Loeb Rhodes (the very same CBWL-Hayden Stone after additional acquisitions and a name change) in the late 1970's as their eastern divisional leader and remained until he moved to head the private client business of Prudential Securities in 1992. He retired six years later at 68 and devoted his time to board work for various public and private entities including a long time trusteeship at Avon Old Farms School in Ct. and an appointment as a member of the Board of Administration of the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System.
Throughout his business career, George proved an inspirational leader for those fortunate enough to work for and with him. Highly principled, inclusive,and loyal, he enjoyed a fierce loyalty in return. He could and would defuse most any crisis with humor, a humor never directed at individuals. An extraordinary mentor, he leaves a legion of associates and family whose personal lives and careers benefited mightily from his influence.
George enjoyed traveling all over the country to see his children and grandchildren, and never without his camera. He took great pleasure in his photography and giving away his photographs to family and friends. He also loved to spend time in Honolulu,Hawaii, whenever possible.
Mr. Murray leaves behind a loving wife of fifty-eight years, the former Trudy Rollins. They have seven children: Barbara Christine of La Jolla, Mary Scott (Mrs. Dennis Grimaldi of Westport, Ct.), Louise (Mrs. John C. Marshall of La Jolla),Gigi (Mrs. James Longstreth of Carmel, In.), Hollis Clare (Mrs. Henri LeMeur of Warren, Pa.), George A. III and Rachel (both of La Jolla) as well as sixteen wonderful grandchildren and one great grandson. Mr. Murray also leaves behind a sister, Clare M. Murray of Boston, Ma. A memorial mass and celebration of George's life will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, in La Jolla, Ca. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Trautman Initiative, in the name of George Murray, to provide scholarships to Avon Old Farms School, 500 Old Farms Road, Avon, Ct. 06001.
