Joseph E. Murphy

Joseph E. Murphy Abington Murphy, Joseph E., 84 of Abington, formerly of Rockland died peacefully at his daughters home surrounded by his children on Sunday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in the Mission Hill section of Boston, son of the late Michael J. and Catherine (Lynch) Murphy and was raised and educated there. Joe was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. Joe retired in 1980 after a 33 year career as an operator for the MBTA (formerly the MTA). He was a member for over 60 years of Carmens Local #589, the Carmens Post 3403 of the VFW the Rockland Council #165 of the Knights of Columbus and the Friends of Bill W. He is survived by his children, Pam Murphy, Stephen Murphy and his wife Gail of Rockland, Kim Murphy of Abington, Christine Murphy of Duxbury, Danny Murphy and his wife Lyn of Norwell, Tommy Murphy and his wife Marilyn of Hanover. He was the brother of Jimmy Murphy and his wife Mary of Kennybunk, Maine and the late George, Frank, Jenny (Murphy) McGinty, Mary (Murphy) Vale and Margaret Murphy. Also survived by his grandchildren; Katie Marley; Tyler, Alexa, Ashley, Hannah and Madison Murphy; Ross and Derek Desciscio and Ryan Murphy and many nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held from The Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND on Thursday at 8:00 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow in St.Bridgets Church in Abington at 9:00 AM. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery in Rockland. Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 5-8 PM. Donations may be made to Fr. Bills Place, 38 Broad St. Quincy, MA. 02169.