Michael Peter Murauckas, 80, of Doylestown, PA, a native and former Nashua resident, passed away Monday evening, September 16, 2024 at Doylestown Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in Nashua on July 8, 1944, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Ruth E. (Dugan) Murauckas. He first attended St. Patrick’s School and moved to St. Christopher’s through 8th grade. He made life-long bonds during those years and regularly connected with those friends until very recently. Michael was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1962. It was at Nashua High School that he discovered his love of theatre and acting, performing in and working behind the scenes on many productions in Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. He worked in his later years at The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Michael could quote verbatim, and often did, lyrics and playbook from most Broadway musicals. He furthered his education at Saint Anselm’s College where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree and developed his interest in and expansive knowledge of animals and birds. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War serving on the USS Sanctuary in Vietnam. After serving in the military, Michael worked as a Neuro-Psychiatric Technician for many years with hospitals in Boston, New York and Philadelphia. A gentle soul with a kind and loving disposition and a tremendous sense of humor, Michael nurtured lasting friendships from all periods of school, work, service, and life. Many friends consistently spoke with him up until his final days.
Members of his family include his sister, Leslie R. Murauckas and Rod Chase of Bucksport, ME; a nephew and two nieces, Peter Brown and his wife Tina, Megan C. Murauckas and Jennifer L. Murauckas; and cousins. In addition to his parents, Michael was predeceased by his sister, Christine M. Brown Tremblay, who passed away in March 2022.
A Funeral Mass and interment will take place at a date and time to be announced. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.
