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Obituary: Sylvia G. Murray, 77; Formerly Of West Haven

She worked as a teller for New Haven National Bank for many years until retiring and then taught first grade for several years.

Sylvia G. Murray
Sylvia G. Murray (Image via Wallingford Funeral Home)

Information via Wallingford Funeral Home

Sylvia G. Murray, 77, of Wallingford, wife of the late James P. Murray, passed away June 17, 2020 at Regency House.

She was born in New Haven on October 16, 1942, the daughter of the late Frank and Esther (MacMichael) Grazioso.

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She grew up in West Haven until settling in Wallingford. She worked as a teller for New Haven National Bank for many years until retiring. After retiring from banking, she taught first grade for four years in the Wallingford School System. She loved music, flowers, butterflies, all animals and especially her cat, Lilly. She enjoyed cooking, reading, traveling and Paris. She leaves behind many friends, especially Angela and Debra, enjoyed playing Bingo, and looked forward to her monthly lunches with high school friends.

In lieu of flowers gifts in her memory can be made to the Sisters’ Project, P.O. Box 1643, Wallingford, CT 06492thesistersproject.org or to The Animal Haven, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, ilovepets@theanimalhavenct.org. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford.

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For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Wallingford Funeral Home here.

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