NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Murray Pinsker, 67, of North Adams died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Berkshire Medical Center following a long illness.

Mr. Pinsker was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Nov. 12, 1948, son of Joseph and Fanny (Novick) Pinsker. He grew up in Miami Beach, Fla., graduated from Miami Dade Community College and furthered his studies at the University of West Florida in Pensacola before joining the U.S. Army and serving in Vietnam. After his initial discharge, he re-enlisted but suffered spinal injuries while parachuting in training.

He continued living in Miami Beach before moving to North Adams in 2004.

His wife, Hava (Landau) Pinsker, predeceased him. Survivors include his close friends Mary Ellen LaFountain of North Adams and Irene Killian of Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Graveside services were held held in the Gerald Solomon Saratoga National Veterans Cemetery in Schuylerville, N.Y., on Monday, March 14. The Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial donations in his name may be sent to the Jewish National Fund, the Humane Society or the ASPCA.