Benjamin W. Murray, Jr. age 91, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Wednesday September 2, 2009 at his home.
He was born on April 23, 1918 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Benjamin W. Murray, Sr. and Gertrude Saxon Murray. Ben married Helen Gillen Murray, who predeceased her.
He was a retired Registered Public Accountant with the Department of Audit for the State of New York at Binghamton.
After his retirement with the State, he continued his private practice in accounting with Earl Edwards Accounting, Port Jervis.
He was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. He proudly served our country with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Ben is survived by his three daughters: Gillen Murray of W. Palm Beach, FL, Nanne Brundage of Walker Valley, and Patrice Olver of Montague, NJ; two grandsons, Thomas A. Olver and John P. Olver; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Jack Murray; his two sisters, Gertrude Doyle and Mary Quick.
Friends may call Saturday, September 5, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 5, at 10:30am at the funeral home, with The Rev. Robert E. Foster officiating. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY.
Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home; 845-856-3312. For information, directions or sending condolences, visit knight-auchmoody.com."