"We are so very sorry that Ron left this world, too soon. We will miss him, but he is free from the bonds of illness. He fought a good fight. Ron will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. Love, Jayne & Joe "
In loving memory of
Ronald Murray
November 24, 1949 - October 28, 2021
World traveler and retired Commissioner of Health, Ron Murray's love of life didn't come to an end with
his death. Ron passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and under the care of hospice in his
home in Citrus Hills, Florida on 10/28/2021 at the age of 71. His family will carry on his love of
travel and adventure.
Ron earned his Bachelor of Science from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut and his
Master's degree from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut. He touched many lives as the
Commissioner of Health for the city of Middletown, Ohio. He is survived by his high school sweetheart
and wife of 53 years Donna, his daughter Cristin and her husband Eric Petzold, his son Shane and his wife Mary
Beth, and grandchildren Zane Petzold, Lilly, Gabe and Zach Murray, his sister Robin and her husband
George, and their children George, Scott, James and Kaitlin and many great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Tributes
"Sincere condolences to family on Ron's passing. Ron was a great high school friend and wonderful free spirit. Enjoyed so many good times with him. He was a wonderful character, easy going and I will always remember him. Just gone way too soon...May he rest in peace with God forever. --joey"
"I am so sad to hear about Ron's passing. He and Donna were very special friends when we all were at the beginning years of college in Connecticut. We haven't been together in many years, but the friendships we made always remained. Love and Prayers , Donna and family... Pat Tosch Smith"
"I only met Ron a couple of years ago and we had many memorable kayak adventures and many fun times with our Citrus Hills area friends. I?m glad to have met Ron and Donna and will keep you all in my prayers."
"We have so many fond memories of Ron. We will miss him dearly. Our hearts are with all of you!"
"Donna ,I am so sorry for your loss Ron was a wonderful friend who was kind and thoughtful. I always enjoyed time spent with the both of you when we went out to dinner and our friend group always enjoyed good dinners and conversation at your house as well god bless you and your wonderful family love Kathy Frost"