Obituary of William J. Murray

William (Bill) J. Murray, age 83, of Chester entered into rest Thursday, September 12, 2024, William was born January 5, 1941 in Middletown, NY. He is the son of the late Harry L. Muray Sr. and the late Lillian (Diffily) Murray. He was the owner of Murray's Auto Body Shop, Inc., Goshen, NY, which opened in the 1960's. Bill worked along side his brother Bob for many years whom he bought the business from in the early 80's. He was a life member of the Walton Engine and Hose Company in Chester, NY continuing the family tradition, past Chief and President of Chester Fire Department, past Chairman/Commissioner of Chester Fire District, past President and life member of Orange County Volunteer Fireman's Association, Chairman of the Board of Goshen Historic Track for over 20 years, member of the Middletown Elks Lodge 1097, past President of Intercounty Volunteer Fireman's Judges Association and many other fire organizations, too numerous to list. He is survived by his sister Mary Kay Campbell of Arizona, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, and companion Eileen Hand. He was predeceased by his sisters, Jean Murphy, Elizabeth Carey and Barbara Karl; brothers, Harry Jr., Robert, James, and John Murray, and long time companion Carole Marshall. Visitation will be held on Sunday September 15th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 South Church St., Goshen, NY. A Mass of Christian burial to Celebrate his life will be held 10:00 am on Monday September 16th at St Columba Church, 31 High St, Chester, NY. Burial will follow in the family plot at St Columba Cemetery, Chester. In lieu of flowers Bill's family requests that memorial donations be made in his name to the Goshen Historic Track and The Fireman's Home in Hudson, NY