Murray lived his entire life in Nashville. He was a graduate of West High School and attended Vanderbilt University until called to serve his country in the second World War. His Army Division led by General Patton, liberated the first Concentration Camp freed by U.S. troops in Germany. He owned and operated a successful auto parts business for 46 years until enjoying a long and active retirement.
Murray shared his life with two wives, whom he adored. He was the loving father of three children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was also blessed with two step children, seven step grandchildren, and 11 step great-grandchildren. He considered his son and daughter-in-laws to be his own children and they loved him as a father. His life was his family and beloved dog, Buddy.
He lived his life with a positive attitude and incredible sense of humor. Murray never wavered in his support for his Vanderbilt Commodores or any activity involving a ball. He was a "collector" and continued collecting for over a year after receiving a terminal diagnosis.
Murray was a devoted and loyal friend who lunched and golfed with his life long friends until just before his death. He never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Murray was respectful to everyone no matter their station in life. During an extended illness his optimism and temperament never faltered and he always showed kindness to the many who cared for him as he had done throughout his life.
The family would like to thank the doctors and healthcare professionals who cared for Murray with special love to his granddaughter, Cori, for sharing her life with him for his last year and a half.
In lieu of flowers a donation to your favorite charity would honor Murray's memory.
Murray Jay Haber, born October 22, 1922 in Nashvile, TN
Father: Fernand Max Haber
Mother: Madelyn Lusky Haber
First Marriage: Shirley Burke Haber
Children: Griffith Burke Haber (Nashville), Sherry
Ellen Haber Kramer (Miami, FL), Jeff
Murray "Jay" Haber, Jr., (Nashville), Marci
Grandchildren:
Erica Michelle Haber (Brooklyn, NY)
Mathew Lawrence Haber (Nashville), Ellen
Brooke Melissa Kramer (Washington, D.C.)
Cori Shai Haber (Nashville)
Eryn Beca Haber (Nashville)
Great Grandchildren:
Milton (Max) Haber (Nashville)
Jonathan Haber (Nashville)
Second Marriage: Judith Ray Velocci Haber
Children: Anthony L. Velocci, Jr (Hillsborough, N.J.), Kathleen
Judy Regina David, (Ogdensburg, NY)
Grandchildren:
Kimberly Taccarino, (Hillsborough, N.J.), John
Kelly Velocci, (Hillsborough, N.J.)
Regina Rybka-Lagattuta (Oneida, N.Y), Paul
Tammie Rybka-Joanette, (Monrovin, IN), Mark
Richard Rybka, Jr. (Ogdensburg, NY), Juli
Anthony Rybka (Ogdensburg, NY), Sarah
Adam David,), (Lewisburg, TN), Nikita
Great grandchildren:
Luke Lagattuta, (Oneida, NY)
Laura Lagattuta, (Oneida, NY)
Katelyn Rybka-Knowlton (Offitt Air Force Base, NB), Jacob
Dalton Rybka, (Ogdensburg, NY)
Abbie Rybka, (Ogdensburg, NY)
Blake Rybka, (Ogdensburg, NY)
Hailey Rybka, (Ogdensburg, NY)
Jason Rybka, (Ogdensburg, NY)
Emmy Rybka, (Ogdensburg, NY)
Callie David, (Lewisburg, TN)
Damian David, (Lewisburg, TN)
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