Albany - Paul Marshall Bray died peacefully at his home on September 19th, 2025.  Paul was born in Albany, New York. Paul was pre-deceased by his parents David Bray and Pearl Starr Bray.

Following his graduation from Albany High School, Paul received a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a law degree from Columbia Law School. In 1970, he began a 29-year career as a legislative bill drafter for the New York State Assembly in the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission where he was highly respected for his knowledge of environmental urban planning and land law use.

Paul was a proud citizen of the city of Albany and used his knowledge of urban planning to create valuable assets to the city of Albany including the Urban Cultural Park, which is a statewide system of visitor centers.  He also drafted the Environmental Quality Review Act which passed in 1975 which ensured any projects in New York would not cause any significant effect on the environment. His work ensured his pride in Albany was shared with visitors and residents for generations to come. Upon retiring from the legislature, he continued his work in Albany as an urban planning consultant.

Paul was a well-known advocate for the city of Albany as the founder of the Albany Roundtable, and had many articles published in the Times Union. Paul was a winner of The Rome Prize which is a prestigious, annual fellowship awarded by the American Academy in Rome to support advanced independent work in the arts and humanities.

Paul is survived by his wife Barbara, his brother Arthur, his sister-in-law Anna and his nephew Nathaniel.

Funeral services for Paul will be held on Friday September 26th at 11:00 am at Beth Emeth Cemetery, 58 Turner Lane in Loudonville.

Shiva will be held at 9 Green Meadows Lane, Loudonville, NY 12211 following the funeral on Friday until 4:00 pm. Shiva will also be held on October 1st from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at 159 Brevator St. Albany 12206.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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