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Father John J. Murray Way
Father John J. Murray Way

Father John J. Murray served as the Associate Pastor at the American Martyrs Roman Catholic Church for 14 years. Murray, was beloved by the community and well-regarded for his work with those suffering from alcoholism and other addictions, including those of other faiths.

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"Site co-named for late priest," Queens Chronicle, September, 21, 2017, https://www.qchron.com/editions/north/site-co-named-for-late-priest/article_48258495-b110-5a0c-a1cd-486db602f739.html

"Oakland Gardens street corner co-named to honor religious leader," NY1, September 17, 2017, https://www.ny1.com/nyc/queens/news/2017/09/17/oakland-gardens-street-corner-co-named-to-honor-religious-leader-

NYC Council Legislation, accessed May 8, 2023, https://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/attachments/44cff161-0c84-452e-b9fe-450a47d9e6ae.pdf

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