Joseph R. Murphy's Obituary
Joseph R. Murphy age 88 of Lewes, DE passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016, at home in Lewes, DE. He was born March 19, 1928 in Baltimore, MD, to Joseph L. and Pearl (Millikin) Murphy.
Mr. Murphy proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.
Mr. Murphy is predeceded in death by his beloved son, Thomas M. Murphy, and his wife, Marian M. Murphy (née Costello). He is survived by his wife, Agnes Murphy; his loving children Timothy R. Murphy, Kathleen M. Knott and her husband, Dennis Knott, Richard J. Murphy and his wife Dale Murphy; loving grandchildren Megan and Mike Osele, Allie and Drew Pizzo, Jessica and Jeffrey Knott and Richard and Sean Murphy; and his sister, Mary Jean Shrader.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 11:00 AM at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE, where there will be visitation from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Murphy's name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE.
Please sign Mr. Murphy's online guest book located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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