Murray Kremer

Murray Kremer, of Peabody, MA, entered into rest on Feb. 9, 2023. Beloved husband of 58 years to the love of his life, Barbara (Kaluzny) Kremer, who he met at Camp Simcha at age 19. Devoted father of Scott Kremer and wife Andrea of Waltham, MA, Amy (Kremer) O’Brien and husband Michael of Danvers, MA, and Lori Kremer of West Peabody, MA. Cherished grandfather of Cori O’Brien, Liana O’Brien and Nina Kremer. Son of Henry and Minnie Kremer.

Murray grew up in Lynn, MA, and graduated from Lynn English High School and the Art Institute of Boston. From 1963 to 1969 he served as a firefighter in the United States Army. He subsequently earned a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University.

Murray enjoyed a successful 33-year career in advertising and was co-founder of award-winning Boston advertising firm Cipriani Kremer Design.

At age 54, he embarked on a 20-year career in law, earning his Juris Doctor from Massachusetts School of Law, and serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Essex County, MA, before opening a private practice as a criminal defense attorney, mediator and conciliator.

He was a member of Temple Beth Shalom, currently Tiferet Shalom, and the Congregation Sons of Israel, both in Peabody.

Murray was a dedicated sports fan who loved following the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox, and who always made time to attend his children’s extracurricular activities. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends, and especially his grandchildren.

A funeral service for Murray will be held on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at 10am, at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel in Salem, MA. Interment to follow at Temple Beth Shalom Cemetery on Rt. 114 in Danvers, MA. Shiva will be held at his late residence in Peabody, MA, on Monday Feb.13 from 6-8pm, and Tuesday Feb.14 from 1-4pm and 6-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to:

Wounded Warriors. http://support.woundedwarriorproject.org or Tunnels to Towers http://t2t.org