Darren Murray, 54, of Pleasant Prairie passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Froedtert South-St. Catherine’s surrounded by his loving family.
Darren was born on September 25, 1969, and grew up in Schiller Park, IL. He was one of eight siblings and the son of the late Edward & Mary (Keating) Murray. From an early age, Darren was fascinated and obsessed with cars and racing. This ultimately manifested itself into a lifetime professional career of restoring, test driving, and racing cars – as well as being a self-employed Leisure Race Car Driver and mechanic for many years. When not living out his dream of becoming “Speed Racer”, he loved cheering for the Bears and watching NASCAR. He adored and loved spending time with family and friends (especially with his many nieces and nephews) and was always willing to help anyone in need.
Darren is preceded in death by his older brothers: Edward Murray Jr., Kevin Murray, and Brian Murray. Darren is survived by his sisters: Donna Murray and Jennifer Murray; his brothers: Michael Murray (John Hall) and Eric Murray, as well as his nieces and nephews: Candice Bonfiglio (Joe Bonfiglio), Brian Danielson, Kevin Murray (Kelsey Murray), Cailtin Murray (Brian Cyzl), Catherine Murray, Heather Hellquist, Zac Murray and Jude Murray; and his grand nieces and nephews: Keegan Murray, Kinley Murray, Owen Murray, Kylee Murray, and Maeve Bonfiglio.
A celebration of Darren’s life will be held on Monday, January 15th. Visitation will begin at 10 AM at St Beatrice (Holy Virgin Martyrs Catholic Church), 4157 Atlantic Ave, Schiller Park, IL, followed by Mass at 11 AM.