Wantagh Chamber of Commerce to Honor Mulcahy’s Owner John Murray Jr.

The will present its inaugural "Good Guy Award" to John Murray Jr., owner of , at Oheka Castle in Huntington on Wednesday evening.

The formal dinner and award presentation is being held to honor Murray because he has spent most of his adult life as an active member of the Wantagh business community and has used that platform to give back to help countless people in need. The master of ceremonies for the event will be WFAN sports radio personality Mike Francesa.

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce President Chris Brown's relationship with Murray goes back over two decades. The two community leaders have worked hard to ensure the growth and success of many local organizations including the Wantagh Kuwanis Club, the Wantagh Little League and the Wantagh Football Club. "John has given a tremendous amount to the community," said Brown. "He does what his heart tells him to do. He's not a 'pat on the back' guy. He's a very humble person. He's very deserving of this award." 

So humble in fact, that Murray Jr. politely declined to be interviewed for this story, allowing his son John Murray III to speak for him instead. 

"He's been great to us as a family, great to the business community and the community in general," said Murray III. "I think that's how you stay in business so long, which is rare." 

Some of Murray's most recognized work includes his "first responder" type fundraising efforts immediately following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, his elevation of the as well as his chairperson status with the Wantagh Snowball run, which now sees the participation of over 1,000 runners, all benefitting the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce. 

"I think the best part about [Wednesday night's dinner] will be seeing all those people he's helped," said Murray III. "That's going to be nice."