Raymond Paul Murray, 81, of Naugatuck, beloved husband of the late Deborah A. (Montgomery) Murray, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, at the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center in Rocky Hill, CT.

Raymond was born on April 25, 1945, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Raymond J. and Lois (Deisher) Murray. A lifelong resident of Naugatuck, Raymond proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968, attaining the rank of Specialist Five (SP5) and completing a tour of duty in Vietnam.

While raising a young family and working, he received his Bachelor’s Degree from Post College. Following his retirement from Unilever in 2005, Ray enjoyed working on his golf game, watching the Red Sox play, and vacationing in the Caribbean and on Martha’s Vineyard. Above all, he was a devoted family man traveling between Connecticut and Massachusetts to spend time with and cheer on his beloved grandchildren.

Raymond leaves behind his daughter, Leah Kennedy, and her husband, Michael, and their children, Rowan, Aidan, and Cavan; his son, Matthew, Kelly Murray, and their children, Owen, Cooper, and Lily Ray; his sisters, SallyAnn Hooper and Elizabeth Javier; and many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Buckmiller Ford Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. The Naugatuck Veterans Council will honor Mr. Murray’s service to his country with a brief service at 10:30 am. The procession will depart the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. for St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church Street, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery on Cross Street in Naugatuck.

In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Raymond’s memory, memorial contributions may be made to CurePSP at CurePSP.org by clicking HERE or mailed to CurePSP, 325 Hudson Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013.