Date of Service:
January 08, 2025
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Daniel H. Murray, 70, of Vero Beach, FL, and Southampton, NY, passed peacefully at his home on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born in Port Washington, NY, to Robert ‘Red’ and Barbara (Waters) Murray (both predeceased). Daniel grew up in Upper Montclair and later resided in Watermill, NY, for many years with his family before moving to Vero Beach, FL.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Janet (Yager) Murray, and his brother, Robert L. Murray.
Daniel is survived by his two daughters, Jill Draycott and her husband Justin of Brightwaters, NY, and Erin Murray Spencer and her husband Ryan of Whitefish, MT, as well as his beloved granddaughter, Julie Draycott, who referred to him as Pop Pop Dan.
He is also survived by two brothers, Pete Murray and his wife Ann of Poway, CA, and Patrick Murray and his wife Meg of Chatham, NJ; two sisters, Sharon Murray and partner Kari Kristiansen of Rocky Point, NY and Cathleen Black and her husband David of Livingston, NJ; as well as beloved nieces and nephews: Ryan Murray, Meghann Del Guercio, Shannon Murray Thomas Johnson, Dillon Murray, Joseph Murray, Haley Murray, Jake Murray, and Maggie Murray as well as four great-nephews, Michael and Max Murray and AJ and Cameron Del Guercio.
The restaurant career that he so loved started at MYπ in Hicksville, NY; he eventually landed on the East End of Long Island, managing many different restaurants. The ever-popular Fairway Restaurant, located at the Poxabogue Golf Course in Sagaponack, NY, where he was known for his energetic smile and welcoming personality, has been his second home for the last 35+ years. He could be found playing golf or fishing the seas when he was not enjoying the restaurant patrons.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, at the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Bridgehampton, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation (wgaesf.org –Memorials and Honorariums).
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
© 2025 Lowther Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.
Amy Schwartz - Friend of Cathy and David
January 2, 2025, 8:19 pm
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Sending healing thoughts and love. May his memory be for a blessing. Amy and Michael Schwartz
Paul Ryan - Friend
January 3, 2025, 5:24 pm
Condolences from the Ryan family to the Danny’s family…May Dan Rest in Peace ☘️❤️❤️☘️
Vinny LaManna - Friend
January 4, 2025, 2:39 pm
I am very sorry to hear this news- yes, always a smiling and welcoming soul for our annual LJ Waters Memorial Golf outing at Poxabogue. He will be missed. I can speak for all of the Manhasset crew in sharing our sympathies and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Bill Johnson - Ex brother in law
January 6, 2025, 7:11 pm
RIP Danny. You made every trip to Southampton fun. I’ll never forget that time at Xmas when everyone was exchanging gifts. After I got my 10th book (I was a school teacher back then)you gave me that look and said “ this would be like someone giving me 10 lbs of chopped meat for my restaurant.” We both had a real good laugh! You will be missed but never forgotten
Bill Johnson - Friend
January 7, 2025, 2:34 pm
Please accept our condolences. Angela and Bill Johnson. Danny was a good man and will be missed