![]() ![]() His children would agree that the grandchildren were exuberantly loved and equally spoiled, and that they always knew their grandpa/”apa” adored them with his entire being.īuddy is survived by his children Byron Douglas Murray, III of Rochester and Marya Murray-Diaz (Carlos) of Roanoke Rapids, NC his grandchildren, Joshua and Gabriel Murray and Lucia and Carlos Moises Diaz. In his actions and words, Buddy worked to destigmatize alcoholism, addiction, and AA participation, and to raise awareness of and normalize the importance of mental healthcare.īuddy was a proud and enthusiastic grandfather to his four (plus) grandchildren. Buddy was humbled by the AA members who looked for his sponsorship and guidance. Buddy was an open, grateful, and devoted member of AA, acknowledging the crucial role AA played in his physical and mental health, and especially in his sobriety. Buddy always pointed to God as the impetus for his sobriety and held a strong, universal, inclusive, and loving faith.ĭuring his 29 years in AA, Buddy participated in and chaired thousands of meetings supporting AA’s work and mission while maintaining his sobriety, one day at a time. Now “Buddy”, he humbly celebrated his 29th anniversary of being a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) this past fall. Through God’s grace, Bud chose a path of sobriety on October 14, 1994. The Army trained him as a Thai language interpreter and he also served at the National Security Agency in Ft. Army veteran, Bud served in Vietnam in 1971. During his professional career, he worked for a variety of finish carpentry and construction contractors in the Rochester, NY and Emporium, PA areas.Ī U.S. ![]() He mastered the craft of carpentry at the North Bennett School in Boston, MA. An outstanding athlete in his day, Murray excelled at baseball, basketball, football, and track in high school.īud continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh, including playing freshman basketball. Byron Douglas Murray, Jr passed from this life on Decemat the Batavia, NY Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center.īorn Apto the late Byron and Mary Ann (Narby) Murray, Bud grew up in Emporium, PA and graduated from Cameron County High School in 1965. ![]()
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