James K. Murray passed away on April 14, 2015. He was 85 years old.
James was a lifelong resident of Malden and a United States Navy Veteran During World War II. He owned and operated JK Murray & Son Construction Co. for many years and then retired from the Malden Housing Authority. James was a past member of the Irish American Club, and former president of the East Side AA. He was an avid sports fan and supporter of all Malden Youth Sports.
James was the devoted husband of 13 years to Eunice (Willcox) Murray. He was the father of Joyce Sevens of Wilbraham, William F. Murray of Goffstown, NH, and the late James K. Murray Jr. and step-father of Dennis Willcox, Dorothy Hughes, John Willcox, Edward Willcox, Jacqueline Fitzpatrick, Lisa Nolan, William Willcox, and Frederick Willcox. James is pre-deceased by 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home 865 Main Street, Malden on Saturday April 18th at 9:00a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Joseph’s Church 770 Salem Street, Malden at 10:00a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are Friday April 17th from 4-8p.m. Interment will be in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.
In Lieu of flowers donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Golden Tornado Club 29 Wescott, Street, Malden, MA 02148