Henry J. Murphy Jr.

Murphy, Henry J. Jr. ALBANY Henry J. Murphy Jr., 86, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehab Center after a long illness. Born in Albany, Mr. Murphy was a lifelong resident. Henry was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 35 years of service. He was a gunners mate for the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Murphy's family would like to thank the staff at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehab Center for care and friendship during his stay. Son of the late Margaret Conklin and Henry Murphy Sr. He was predeceased by his sister and brother, Catherine Joan Thorpe and Thomas Murphy. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Henry Thorpe Sr.; and sister-in-law, Jean Murphy; also survived by his nieces and nephews, Henry, Patrick (June), Michael (Joan) and Raymond (Ju) Thorpe and Thomas (Courtney), Timothy (Beverly), Tony, Elizabeth and David Murphy. Funeral services will be held Friday morning 10:30 at Blessed Sacrament Church. Relatives and friends are invited. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home. Interment, St. Agnes Cemetery.