FRANKFORT – Michael D. Murray, 47, of Frankfort, NY, passed away on January 9th after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born on October 27th, 1973, in New Hartford, NY. After graduating from Ilion High School, he attended Utica College, graduating with a master’s degree in English Education. Mike was employed as a middle school English teacher in Little Falls for many years and was very devoted to his students. He was an avid listener of music and attended numerous live concert venues. He was an ardent collector of Marvel Comic Books. Mike was predeceased by his brother, Danny. He is survived by his parents, Ted and Joanne Murray, of Ilion, NY; sister, Lisa Beckerman (Steven), of Woodstock, NY; and his brother, Steven Murray (Rebecca), of Frankfort, NY. He is also survived by his five nieces and nephews, Matt Murray, Ryan Murray, Marisa Chiarello, Elena Chiarello and Kelsie Peterson. Mike is also survived by his beloved dog, Brandy. There will be no calling hours or funeral services. The family would like to extend sincere appreciation for the efforts of Mike’s doctor, Alexander Shoushtari, of Sloan Kettering Memorial, in NYC. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Herkimer County Humane Society, 514 State Route 5s, Mohawk, NY 13407. Mike’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, NY, Funeral Directors Harry J. Enea, Jr., Kevin E. Enea and Martin L. Ciaccia (315-894-8000). Online condolences may be left at www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.