Gary Murray Obituary

Gary R. Murray, 61, of Berlin, MD passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2025.
Gary was born in Altoona, PA to the late Donald and Dorothy Murray, Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Leonard Gordon, and brother-in-law, Shotsie Bayliss. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Dara Murray (ne Gordon), his daughters, Allie Tate (Joseph) and Sonia, and his granddaughters, Arabelle and Maggie Tate. He is also survived by his siblings, Kathy Verprauskus (Barry), Donald Murray, Jr. (Cindy), Debbie Bayliss (Doug Kiracofe), Linda Handel (Greg), and Becky Saunders (Bruce), as well as, 18 nieces and nephews. Gary additionally leaves behind his mother-in-law, Roslyn Gordon, and brother-in-law, Craig Gordon, with his wife, Michele.
Gary grew up in Portage, PA where he could always be found playing outside and enjoying various sports. Basketball was Garys specialty. He attended the Pittsburgh School of Computer Technology and Penn State to pursue a career in computer programming at Interactive Systems, Inc. While at Penn State, Gary played on the basketball team and was nicknamed the "Never Misser" because there was not a 3-point shot Gary could not make. Gary and Dara raised their daughters in Germantown, MD before retiring to their "happy place" in Ocean Pines, MD. Gary was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and the local Ocean Pines community, participating in the Anglers Club and Architectural Review Committee. Gary also volunteered for Temple Bat Yam and the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce, who awarded him "Friend of the Year" in 2023. In his free time, Gary enjoyed cheering on his beloved Pittsburgh sports teams, traveling the world, bird watching in the backyard, and fishing. But most of all, Gary was a true family man who loved watching "Days of our Lives" with Dara, beating Allie at rummy and Scrabble, talking to Sonia on the phone almost daily, fishing with Joe, swimming with Arabelle, making silly faces with Maggie, and relaxing with his cats, Holly and Tiffany. He will be missed by all who were lucky to have known him.
Cremation followed Garys passing. There will be a celebration of life at Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, MD 21811, on Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m. A formal service will take place on Sunday, June 22nd at 10:00 a.m. at Goldsteins Funeral Home, 6410 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19126. Interment will follow at Montefiore Cemetery in Jenkintown, PA. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Heart Association in Garys honor. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, MD. Condolences may be shared with the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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