Obituary of Richard W. Murphy

Richard William Murphy, 83, of Lima Estates, and formerly of North Cape May, NJ, died Monday, April 11, 2011. Mr. Murphy was born in Philadelphia, PA, and had been a resident of Wallingford, PA, before moving to North Cape May, NJ 20 years ago. Mr. Murphy was a graduate of Pennsylvania Institute School of Electricity, Class of 1947 and Philadelphia Wireless Technical Institute, Class of 1966. He was employed as a Sunoco Oil Burner Serviceman. Mr. Murphy was a US Navy veteran and served for 8 years in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Murphy was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, and he enjoyed spending time with his family. He served as a Eucharistic Minister at St John of God Church, North Cape May. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Stella Maris Council #3546 in Erma, NJ He was the beloved husband of the late Jean Marie Murphy, who died in December, 2010. SURVIVORS: Son: Daniel Murphy (Karen) of Oxford, PA Daughter: Maria Murphy DeArros (Tim) of Clarksburg, MD Five Grandchildren: Kelly Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Danny Marvel, Michele Chiappa and Becky Getshall Three Great-Grandchildren Memorial Gifts, in lieu of flowers, may be given to Christ Child Society at the Tribute and Memorial Fund, P O Box 882, North Cape May, NJ 08204