Bernard "Mickey" C. Murphy's Obituary
Bernard C. “Mickey” Murphy of Milton, DE, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at Renaissance Health Care, Millsboro, DE, surrounded by his family. He was born January 12, 1918 in New York City, NY, son of the late Bernard and Margaret (Meenan) Murphy.
Mr. Murphy loved his family, enjoyed boating, and had a passion for sport fishing. He had a long career as a tugboat Captain on the Delaware River, open-oceans, and western rivers; prior to that, he was in home construction and took pleasure in being a charter Captain out of Stone Harbor, NJ. In addition, he was appointed Harbor Master of Stone Harbor by the Governor of New Jersey, served as a volunteer firefighter and was a charter member of the Stone Harbor Lions Club. To be sure, throughout his lifetime he practiced and mastered many trades. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many.
Mickey is survived by his loving wife of almost 54 years, Elizabeth “Bette” (Rich) Murphy; a son Kevin Murphy and wife Dawn of Cherry Hill, NJ; two daughters: Meg Wildt and husband Cris and Paula Moyer and husband Bob, all of Milton, DE; four grandchildren: Forrest, Erin, Connor and Murphy; and a great-grandson, Ebin.
The family extends a debt of gratitude to Steven Hammond of VITAS Hospice for the loving care he provided to Dad in his final days.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM, at St. Jude The Apostle Church, Delaware Route 1 north of Five Points, Lewes, DE. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private with arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, 1016 N. Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963.
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