Richard Wayne Murray, 74, passed away peacefully in his home after a long illness on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
Richard, originally a Melrose, Mass., native before retiring to North Conway, N.H., graduated from Melrose High School in 1967. Shortly there after, Richard began working in the elevator industry. and became a member of Elevator Constructors Local 4, Boston, continuing his long and proud career as an "overpaid grease monkey" (his words) until his retirement in 2008.
Addendum: Richard was involved in a relationship with a very special woman for several years.I wasn’t going to mention it but she needs to be acknowledged.You two were just right for each other. I know you cared very much for each other. Richard and she enjoyed each others company and frequented restaurants in and around the valley. He also enjoyed the company of her mom,who on occasion joined them on their culinary excursions. He was just that kind of guy.
Richard was a great man! He so loved and was proud of his family. He was especially proud of his son, Big Jim and his bride, Jasmine. A sincere,kind, generous,concerned friend. And very, very funny. He loved all animals. He loved his cats. He loved everyone’s dogs. He loved setting up the hummingbird feeders. He made sure his cats had grilled chicken among other delectables. he had every tool available to man. He loved combustion engines. For sure Harley Davidsons. And absolutely his collection of Ducati’s. He was a Ducatista! I was able to spend some quality time with him over the last couple of years, and he really made an impression on me. I will be forever grateful for all that he shared with me. We will miss you here in the valley, Richard! Big hugs and big love. Ricky Rapone.
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Addendum: Richard was involved in a relationship with a very special woman for several years.I wasn’t going to mention it but she needs to be acknowledged.You two were just right for each other. I know you cared very much for each other. Richard and she enjoyed each others company and frequented restaurants in and around the valley. He also enjoyed the company of her mom,who on occasion joined them on their culinary excursions. He was just that kind of guy.
Richard was a great man! He so loved and was proud of his family. He was especially proud of his son, Big Jim and his bride, Jasmine. A sincere,kind, generous,concerned friend. And very, very funny. He loved all animals. He loved his cats. He loved everyone’s dogs. He loved setting up the hummingbird feeders. He made sure his cats had grilled chicken among other delectables. he had every tool available to man. He loved combustion engines. For sure Harley Davidsons. And absolutely his collection of Ducati’s. He was a Ducatista! I was able to spend some quality time with him over the last couple of years, and he really made an impression on me. I will be forever grateful for all that he shared with me. We will miss you here in the valley, Richard! Big hugs and big love. Ricky Rapone.
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