Edward S. Murphy Jr.

Glenham, NY

Edward S. Murphy, Jr., 96 years old, of Glenham, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at his residence. His family was at his bedside when he died.

He was born January 17, 1912 in New York City's "Hell's Kitchen." He was the son of the late Edward S. Murphy, Sr. and Ella Walden.

Mr. Murphy was a retired Master Technician for Texaco Research in Glenham and a retired Constable for the Town of Fishkill. He attended Public School in New York City and in Beacon.

On December 22, 1940 he married Alice O'Donnell at St. Joachim's Church in Beacon. Mrs. Murphy survives at home. He is also survived by his children: Sandra Trifilo and her husband Eugene of Glenham, Donna Bamond and her husband David of Fishkill and Hilton Head, SC, Edward Murphy and his wife, Bernadette of Marlboro, Patricia Usifer of Milton, and Doreen Murphy of Glenham. Mr. Murphy is survived by eight grandchildren: Mark T. Trifilo, Michael E. Archer, Eugene J. Trifilo, Timothy M. Trifilo, Brian Usifer, Joseph Murphy, Megan Murphy, and Cara Murphy. He was predeceased by two grandsons: Frank Trifilo and Christopher Usifer. Additionally, Mr. Murphy is survived by eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many friends.

Capt. Murphy was the oldest living member of Slater Chemical Fire Company in Glenham at the time of his death.

He was a longtime community volunteer and local singer. Until recently, Mr. Murphy enjoyed singing, "for the old people" at The Fishkill Health Related Center.

On July 4th 1939, Mr. & Mrs. Murphy attended Lou Gehrig Day Appreciation Day at Yankee Stadium. On that day Lou Gehrig spoke his famous words, "Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth..." As his family, we echo those sentiments for the many years we spent with our "Poppy". On the occasion of his 95th birthday, January 17, 2007, Supervisor Joan Pagones declared his birthday "Ed Murphy Day" in the Town of Fishkill.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 18 from 6-9 p.m. and on Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Homes, Inc., 1082 Main Street, Fishkill, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary Mother of the Church, Fishkill. The Rev. David Nolan will officiate. Internment will be private.