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Martin Murray Obituary

Murray, Martin J. Ret. CPD after 22 years of service. Proprietor of Slammer Inn, Darby O'Gill's, and Murray's Pub. Beloved husband of 49 years to the late Kathleen J. (nee Koulback); loving father of Kaitlynn (Tom) Philbin, Sheila (Bill, Ret. Sgt. CPD) Schnoor, Marty (Kori), Patrick, Commander - CCSPD (Deanne), Danny (Iva), and Joe Murray (CFD); dearest grandpa of Jessica, Brittany, Ryan, Bridget, Brendan, Caroline, Megan, Dane, Tommy, Marty, Logan, Andrew and Eva Jean; brother of Jim (Grace) Murray, Joan (the late Jack) Schuh, and the late Bob (Cmdr. CPD) and Sharon, Bill (Sgt. CPD) (Lee), Jean and Jim (Det. CPD) Mahon, and Tommy Murray; brother-in-law of Mary Lou (the late Joe) Sullivan and the late Ted (Mary Jean) and Peggy Koulback; uncle of many nieces and nephews; son of the late Martin T. and Beatrice Murray. Funeral Monday, December 14 at 11:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to St. Edward Church for Mass at 12:00 p.m. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3:00-8:00 p.m. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Martin's Memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 12, 2015.

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December 22, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Jim McTague Jr

December 18, 2015

My condolences for Marty Murray, he was a good man and friend.

Kim Spano Guest

December 15, 2015

So sorry for the loss of Marty. He was a good man, husband and father. RIP.

Roger & Cathy McGill

December 14, 2015

I have know Marty Murray since I was 7 yrs. old and he was 6 yrs. old we grew up together and were life long friends in St. Edward Parish and Mayfair neighborhood. He will be missed by all his family, friends, and Chicago Police Department family. He was one very Good Person. God Rest his soul, and now he is back with Kathy. God Bless all his children and grandchildren.

FDR

December 12, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the family for the loss of such a great person. May the love of family and prayer help comfort you during this difficult time. Isiah 25:8

Bernie Brennan

December 12, 2015

Marty was a great guy I am sure he will be missed by many. Please accept my condolences

Dave Sandlund

December 12, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

December 12, 2015

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Martin will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 13 DEC, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Cheryl Lynn

December 12, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

BARRY EICHNER

December 11, 2015

ALWAYS A CLASSY GUY AND GOOD AT HIS JOB NOT A BAD THING ABOUT HIM.CLASS...HIS FOOTPRINTS WILL BE DEAD AND UNFORGETABLE

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13

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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14

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6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL

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14

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