Murray, Richard
DUANESBURG — Richard B. Murray, born on July 30, 1945, passed away on August 3, 2021. Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie.
Andersen of Shoreview, Minn., and Meghan (Tim) Esmay of Albany; his two nephews, Jason Andersen (Megan Merkes), and Timothy Esmay; his one niece, Grace Esmay; his uncles, Randy (Mary Teresa) and Scott O’Neil; his aunt Melissa Macri; and his cousins, Lisa Hendley, Giavanna (Isaac Mall) and Gabriella O’Neil, Dennis O’Neil, Alexandra, Gregory and Whitney Macri.
John graduated from Albany High School and joined the Air Force at 18. John was a kind and gentle soul. He spoiled his nephews and niece with a level of serious fun that only happened when Uncle John came to visit. He surprised the kids with outrageous gifts, for no reason at all. John was incredibly smart, compassionate and funny. He made everyone laugh, and enjoyed a good joke like his dad, Kimball. He loved being with family and friends, he would do anything daring or fun. He enjoyed being near the ocean, sunny days, roller coasters, animals, fishing and Albany’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. John was charismatic and could talk to anyone, about anything. He was a wonderful cook like his mom. Please pray that John has peace and is back in the arms of his loving mom, Maryjoy. Funeral services have not yet been scheduled. He will be laid to rest in Memory Gardens with his family. In lieu of flowers, please reach out to an old friend, or do something good for someone who needs your help. Donations may be made to Sober Souls, a private, sober living ranch that helped and supported John during his toughest days. In memory of John O’Neil. SOBER SOULS, P.O. Box 570677, Tarzana, CA, 91357 Email: Audy ww w.sobersouls.com or to The Salvation Army Haven, VA Services, in Los Angeles. Our hearts go out to John’s fiancee Angie, they were to be married on August 29, 2021, and to her children, Roman, Mia, and Greg. Thank you for blessing John with your love and for being his guardian angel. We are so grateful. Thank you to John’s friends, Erin, Evan and Erik Shinkle, Katy Connor, and Charles Built. You were so kind and supportive of John. Until we meet again, our little brother, John Whitney O’Neil, "May God Hold You In The Palm of His Hand." We love you forever and always. burial at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Lake Placid, New York. Burial will follow in the North Elba Cemetery, Old Military Road, Lake Placid, New York.
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