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Leo Murphy Obituary

Of Boston, August 5th. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Arlene (Quinn) and devoted father of Pauline A. (Lydon) Murphy, wife of James Lydon and dear friend of David Lopez of Taunton and Leo E. Murphy Jr., and his wife KelliAnn of Walpole. Loving grandfather of Michael & Christopher Murphy and Krystal Alice & Mary Lydon. Great grandfather of Lee-Anne Marie Lydon. Brother of Arthur F. Murphy Jr. of Florida and the late James G. Murphy. Funeral Monday, August 11 at 9 AM from the Joseph Russo Funeral Home, 814 American Legion Hwy.(nr Cummins Hwy) ROSLINDALE . Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours Sunday 3-7 PM. Late mamber of the Rose Croix Council Knights of Columbus, The Sgt Guido Petrilli Lodge Sons of Italy in Roslindale, and a State Representative of the Mass Senior Action Council. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Winchester. For directions and guestbook, please visit our website at josephrussofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2008.

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Bill McKay

August 9, 2008

Having known Leo for a relatively
short time, I considered him my friend and adviser. He enjoyed helping people.He will be missed by all.

My Heart-felt condolences to his family.

Paul McCaffrey

August 9, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of Leo's passing. He was a great guy.

My deepest condolences to his family.

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