South Brunswick Library Could Soon Be Named After Late Mayor

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Public Library could soon be named after late mayor Christopher J. Killmurray.

According to a motion, Killmurray was deeply passionate about the town library and would often sponsored fundraising events. He was also instrumental in helping to expand the building to meet the growing and changing needs of residents, said the motion.

At the Nov. 10 town council meeting, Councilwoman Jo Hochman said it would be a “great tribute” to name the building after Killmurray.

Killmurray was named mayor of South Brunswick in April 2017, after the passing of Mayor Frank Gambatese the month prior. But less than a year later, on April 8, 2018 he passed away after battling brain cancer, according to the obituary at M.J. Murphy Funeral Home, Monmouth Junction.

Killmurray was initially elected to the council in 2003 and he began his fourth term on the council in 2015.

He was on the South Brunswick Township Public Library Board, the Recreation Advisory Board, the South Brunswick Family YMCA Board, and the Flame of Charity Foundation for the Diocese of Metuchen.

He was a member of the St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus, as well as the Ancient Order of Hibernians and was active in local scouting.

The motion will be put to a vote on Nov. 24 during the council meeting.

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