Obituary of Maurice D. Murrell

Maurice D. Murrell, age 32, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was born in Plainfield and raised in Scotch Plains. Maurice attended the College of New Jersey, where he graduated in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in Marketing. He was an actor, personal trainer, special education teacher in the Irvington School District, bartender, model, dancer, poet, and writer. He also received a black belt in Capoeira and published a poem in a book. Maurice especially loved traveling, Italy being his most memorable trip. Surviving are his mother, Sheryl Murrell of Piscataway and his grandparents; Milton and Doris Murrell. Also surviving is a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at St. John's Baptist Church, 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-2139. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Church, with the home-going service following. Cremation will follow at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge.