Obituary of Bernard F. Murray

Bernard F. "Buddy" Murray, age 84 of Chadds Ford, PA, formerly of Aldan, PA passed away on May 1, 2019. Born to John & Mary Murray in Phila, PA, Buddy has resided the past 3 years in Chadds Ford, PA previously residing 40 years in Aldan, PA. He served in the Coast Guard after high school. Buddy retired from Conrail R.R. in 1998 after 40 years of service. After his retirement, Buddy enjoyed bartending on the weekends at Henny's in Stone Harbor, and Carney's and Peter Shields, both in Cape May, NJ. He enjoyed setting up and running trips to Ireland and cruises to Bermuda. Buddy is preceded in death by 3 siblings, John Murray, Elizabeth "Betty" O'Donnell & Kathleen Buecheler. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Miriam E. Murray (nee Diem), a daughter, Maryann Vaughn and her husband Patrick, and 2 grandchildren, Patrick & Grace Vaughn. A viewing will be held on Sunday evening, 7-9PM at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd. Garnet Valley, PA and on Monday, a viewing will be held at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 160 Ridge Rd., Chadds Ford, PA from 9-9:45AM followed by a 10AM Mass. Interment S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Donations in his memory may be made to the Girard College (www.girardcollege.edu).