MURRAY, John F., Jr. of Abington passed away at his Abington home on December 18, 2012. He was 76 years old.
John grew up in East Greenbush, NY and lived in Abington for 50 years. He was a graduate of Northeastern University, class of 1959 and earned his Master’s Degree in engineering from Northeastern in 1967.
John was an Army veteran and had worked in the defense industry as a mechanical engineer for most of his career.
He was actively involved in the Abington youth soccer program during its early years. John loved the game and devoted much of his time as a coach and referee.
He was the beloved husband of the late Diane C. Murray, father to John "Jack" Murray, III married to Mary of Norwell and Robert Murray of Manassas, VA. Grandfather to Anna Murray of Norwell. Brother of Jean Emerick of Castleton, NY and the late Marian Barber, Edith Deflumer and Elsie Janice Murray. Much loved uncle to his nieces and nephews.
His services will be held Friday December 21 at 9:45 from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St. (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 AM in St. Bridget Church, Abington. Burial will follow in the Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Visiting hours will be held Thursday December 20 from 4-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370 or to South Shore Hospital Charitable Foundation, 55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, MA 02190.