South Brunswick mayor dies

Christopher Killmurray, who became mayor of South Brunswick last year, passed away today after a long battle with brain cancer.  He was 55.

Killmurray was elected Councilman in 2003 and became mayor in 2017 following the death of longtime mayor Frank Gambatese.  A Democrat, he won a special election last November to fill Gambatese’s unexpired term.

“He was a wonderful man, dedicated to a life of public service and to his family. A deep loss for all,” said Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-South Brunswick) in a Facebook post.

An attorney, he was a partner at Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas.   He was also a longtime member of the South Brunswick Library Board of Trustees.

Killmurray is survived by his wife Karen and four children.  Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.