Daniel Paul Murray

Daniel Paul Murray, 70, of Hyde Park, New York, passed away on October 11, 2026.

Born on December 30, 1955, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Dan was the son of the late Martin P. Murray and Helen G. Murray. Raised in Hyde Park, he was known for his larger-than-life personality, quick wit, and relentless sense of humor. Dan enjoyed a good laugh, conversing with anyone that would entertain him, and was often the life of the party.

Dan worked at IBM in Poughkeepsie for more than 40 years. He was well known and loved by the many people he got to know over the years from his frequent “strolls” among the endless halls. Dan was particularly fond of working with young people. He marveled and boasted about the many young interns that he worked with at the Poughkeepsie plant. Following his semi-retirement, he returned to IBM as a 1099 employee.

Outside of work, Dan enjoyed many hobbies. He loved to work with his hands and was constantly partaking in home improvement projects or tinkering with his cars or motorcycles. He loved military history and politics and became a voracious reader of the subjects later on in his life. On Sundays, Dan could be found watching his Dallas Cowboys and frequently commented on the antics of being a lifelong fan of “Americas Team.” Dan loved a good walk or “pumping iron” when he wanted to clear his mind.

Dan loved living in the Hudson Valley. His time off in his younger years was spent boating up and down the Hudson River. After tiring of the “Bust Out Another Thousand” or B.O.A.T. lifestyle (as he frequently proclaimed), he enjoyed the river on its shores by driving or walking the grounds of the Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park. He spent many afternoons at different sights along the river getting lunch or having a drink with friends or family.

More recently, he began attending the Hyde Park Senior Center and connecting with others in his community. Among his close friends, he was well known to lend a hand or help them out when they were in a bind.

Dan is survived by his daughter, Kaitlyn Hewitt, and her husband, Brendan Hewitt; his son, Patrick Murray; and his son, Connor Murray, and his wife, Olivia Murray, along with his grandchildren, Reid and Josie.

He is also survived by his sister, Maureen Jasura; his nephew Jason Jasura, his wife Elizabeth Jasura, and their daughter Jocelyn; and his nephew Shane Jasura, his partner Jessica Jasura, and their son Derrick.

Dan was predeceased by his brother, Stephen Murray, in January 1972, and his parents, Martin and Helen Murray, in February 1994.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements for a future gathering will be announced when finalized.

Arrangements by Sweet’s Funeral Home, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, please visit Dan’s obituary page a www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.