Murray Reisman of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his residence. Murray was born in New York in 1932 and moved out west with his parents. His father was an owner operator of a motel in the Pismo Beach area (near San Luis Obispo). Murray's father put him to work at an early age. Murray worked as a street shoeshine boy contributing to his family expenses. Murray would say before his customers could say no, "how 'bout a brush off mister." Eventually Murray' earnings paid off the motel. Murray was devoted to his father.
The young Murray held other jobs such as newspaper delivery and setting pins at a bowling alley.
Later in life Murray was active in the food catering business and in 1984 transitioned into real estate - buying and selling commercial property.
Murray made many friends during this time always welcoming them with a big smile and heartfelt hello. He always attracted many younger generation people because they broke away from the conventional life and was attracted to the wisdom of the ages. He often admitted he had an 8th grade education however, one would never know due to his wisdom and business acumen.
His departure will be missed by many of those who knew him well. Survivors include his five sisters.
Visitation was held Saturday, May 11, from 4-6 pm with a service at 6pm. A light reception followed the service in the hospitality room. All arrangements were at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary Chapel.
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