Beloved Point Pleasant Boro Business Owner Dies

POINT PLEASANT BORO – The co-owner of Kathleen "The Irish Cleaner" in Point Pleasant Boro has died, according to the O'Brien Funeral Home.

Robert H. Murray, 48, a Toms River resident who is formerly of Point Pleasant, died suddenly at home in Toms River on Sunday, Sept. 27th.

Murray was a valued member of the community, respected business owner, loving husband and irreplaceable friend, his obituary said.

He attended Point Pleasant High School and graduated from William Paterson University in Wayne.

He was co-owner of Kathleen “The Irish Cleanser” in Point Pleasant with his stepmother, Kathleen Monaghan. Muray was an active member of both the Point Pleasant and Brick Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau of New Jersey.

Bob was an avid car enthusiast, enjoyed traveling, gardening and loved decorating for the holidays, his obituary said.

"Generosity and humor were among his greatest attributes. He always put the needs of family, friends and co-workers above his own," the obituary said.

Bob is survived by his loving husband, Kevin. Bob and Kevin were together for 23 years and married for 6 years. "Our wedding day was the most special day of our lives," the obituary said.

Bob also leaves behind his new found joy, Emma, his 6-month-old poodle who quickly became a big part of his daily work routine and work partner, his obituary said.

His favorite place to visit was Provincetown, Mass., and his favorite memory was a trip to Italy for Kevin’s 50th birthday

"He loved his chosen and work family more than life itself. Everyone who he touched will never be the same as his heart was so big and gave so much without question," his obituary said.

He was predeceased by his father, Robert G. Murray. Surviving are his loving husband, Kevin M. Morrissey; mother, Norma Smith and stepfather Howard Smith of Brick, stepmother, Kathleen Monaghan of Naples, Fla.; and many others.

A memorial gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17th at the funeral home. A prayer service will be conducted at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to make donations in his name to Parents Project Muscular Dystrophy PPMD, 401 Hackensack Ave., 9th. Floor, NJ 07601 (www.parentprojectmd.org) in memory of Robert H Murray and Danny Garofalo.

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