Name: Calling hours for Betty A. Murphy
Start: 2023-02-13T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-02-14T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory

Betty A. Murphy
Betty A. Murphy, 93, a former resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Notre Dame Convalescent Home of Norwalk. She was born in New York City on June 18, 1929 to the late Gilbert and Madeline Giuliano Rossillo. In addition to her parents, Betty was also predeceased by her husband, Philip Murphy, Jr., in 2013 and her sister, Amy Burt, in 2011.
Ever soft in voice and short in stature, Betty lived with a heart of immeasurable care and compassion for those she loved. A graduate of Stamford High School, Betty worked for Pitney Bowes where she met and then married her husband of 57 years. She helped raise five children, the matriarch of a large loving family that came to know her home as a place of gathering, of comfort, and of the soft, sweater-clad, open arms she held to all. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church and very dedicated to her faith. Her relationship with Christ was reflected in the care she showed her family and her life was a true example of faith-lead service, love, and devotion.
Betty enjoyed walking at Cove Island, lunches at Cummings Park, building puzzles, and watching the Yankees. What gave her the most joy was spending time with her family. She would gladly watch whatever kids tv shows her grandchildren were excited to share with her when visiting, and they loved her secret stash of candy that seemed like it would never go empty. She had a warmth and patience to her that made spending time with her feel like time spent in sunshine. A smile on her face was guaranteed at holidays and family gatherings, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchild. In a family whose crowded group photos sometimes resembled more of a football team, she was always at the center; the embodiment of that patient and compassionate love for which she will always be remembered.
Betty is survived by her loving children, Philip Murphy III and his wife Kristin of Norwalk, Elizabeth Heiman and her husband Dwight of Needham, MA, Rev. Richard Murphy of Greenwich, Rosemary McDonald and her husband Patrick of Newtown, Margaret Fraioli and her husband Marc of Stamford, as well as eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
On Tuesday, February 14, 2023 a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 566 Elm Street, Stamford. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Rockrimmon Road, Stamford. Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Monday, February 13, 2023 from 4:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Betty's memory to Notre Dame Convalescent Home, 76 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851.
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Published by Stamford Advocate on Feb. 11, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Betty Murphy

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8 Entries

Jackie Dudek

February 14, 2023

To the Murphy Family,
Your Mom was a Dear sweet Lady I will truly miss her. May She Rest In Peace
Sincerely
Jackie Dudek

Carey Savona

February 13, 2023

Aunt Betty,

We will all miss your soft voice, loving heart, and ever-present grace. So many fond memories with you and Uncle Philip and our entire family. I can still taste the Sunday table with you and all of our cousins; it may have been cold outside but our hearts were made warm by your smile. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Philip, Elizabeth, Margaret, Richard, Rosemary, and the entire extended Murphy family.
"To live in hearts we leave behind is to live forever."

All of our love,
Carey, Alison, David, Manuela, Max, Piper, and Luca Savona

Marianne Oursler

February 12, 2023

Sending my condolences to all of Aunt Bettys family. My mom (Grace) thought of her as a sister. May you be blessed with beautiful memories of your mom and may they bring you comfort. Take care. Marianne Vagnone Oursler

Paul Marino

February 12, 2023

To Father Murphy and family,my sincere condolences as your mother was a longtime friend of my mother.

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Rosemarie Marrucco Blosio

February 11, 2023

Dear Family of Betty Murphy
I am truly sorry to learn of Betty's passing. I remember Betty from our days at Rogers school,
along with her cousin Grace Franchina
Vagnone.Betty was always smiling when ever I would come in contact with her. May she rest in peace. My sincere thoughts
Rosemarie Marrucco Blosio

Michele Murtagh

February 11, 2023

Dear Fr. Murphy, Liz, Margaret, Rosemary and Phil and family. I was truly saddened when I heard that your mom passed, but at the same time I am happy that she is no doubt in Heaven and is experiencing great joy with being with our Lord and Savior, not to mention with the glorious reunion she is having with your dad and all her loved ones. I think anyone who knew your mom loved her because she was very kind and gracious. I pray that God will ease your sorrow very soon. Your mom and all of you will remain in my prayers. Take care of yourselves. Michele Murtagh

The Barosky Family of Springdale.

February 11, 2023

Sincere sympathy to Mrs. Murphy's survivors especially Father Richard Murphy formerly from St. Cecilia Church in Stamford, CT. She left a lovely legacy. May she rest in peace.

Terry Lee Mitchell

February 11, 2023

Oh, my goodness. What memories Betty's obituarytreet brought back to me. I grew up on Raymond Street and remember her watching all of us play. We lived at the end of the street so it was our own little Italian conclave. I will never forget her and even today think of her often.

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