Peter J. Murray

October 6, 1929 ~ August 29, 2020
Murray- Peter J., of Ridge, NY, passed peacefully on August 29, 2020, at 90 years old. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Kevin, Michael, Peter Jr. & Gerard. Adored father in law of Susan, Linda, Angelica & Bernadette. Cherished grandfather of 8 & great-grandfather of 5. Peter was a dedicated Police Officer, proudly serving as the Chief of the Suffolk County Police Department.
Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm at Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place 551 Route 25A Miller Place, NY 11764. Funeral Mass Friday, 9:30am at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church of Rocky Point.
Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
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Services
Visitation: Thursday, September 3, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Visitation: Thursday, September 3, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Mass: Friday, September 4, 2020 9:30 am
Saint Anthony of Padua R.C. Church
614 Route 25A
ROCKY POINT, NY 11778
Richard Waltz, ret. D/Sgt. worked for Chief Murray 78-81 in H.Q. Always the consummate gentleman.
rest in peace uncle pete you will always be with us
love always
sophie and larry Williams
Sending all my love and sympathy to his family. He was such a loving, caring and wonderful man. He always made you feel special. I am so grateful to have happy memories of him and know that he and Aunt Mary are together again.