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MICHAEL A. MURPHY, age 54, of Missouri City, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2005. He was born December 27, 1950 in The Bronx, New York to John and Helen Murphy. Mike was a graduate of Archbishop Stepinac High School in New York as well as the Fordham Business School. The Vice President of SETEC ProtectionSecure Houston, a certified member of Homeland Security, and the American College of Forensic Examiners. Mike loved spending time relaxing with his wife at their Galveston beach home. He was an avid reader, fisherman, and enjoyed boating. A devoted husband and father, beloved son, cherished friend, and well respected colleague, he will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Mike was preceded in death by his father, John and his brother, Jackie. Survivors include his beloved wife and best friend, Angela; son, Brian Michael Murphy; daughter, Selina Su Lin Challis; mother, Helen Murphy; brothers, Jude, Mark, and Matthew Murphy; sisters, Theresa Torresi and her husband Billy, Helen Hannigan and her husband Jimmy; parents-in-law, Joan and Michael Horton; sisters-in-law, Beverley Horne, and Judy Wilcox and her husband Bob; godson, Jude Michael; nieces and nephews, Chelsea, Hillary, James, Joanne, Lucy, Barry, and Nina; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation: Sunday, February 20, 2005, 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Earthman Southwest Chapel, 12555 South Kirkwood, Stafford, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 PM. Mass of the Resurrection: Monday, February 21, 2005, 10:00 AM, St Laurence Catholic Parish, 3100 Sweetwater, Sugar Land, with the Rev. Tom Hopper, Celebrant.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2005.

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Theresa

February 15, 2025

20 years! So hard to believe.
Thinking of you today.

James K McKenzie

February 12, 2024

Never forgotten buddy

Theresa

February 15, 2023

Always in my thoughts.
Theresa

Theresa

February 15, 2022

Thinking of you today.
You have a good friend in Mac.

James K McKenzie

February 12, 2022

Thinking of you buddy miss you Mac

James K McKenzie

February 12, 2021

Miss you Mike you will never be forgotten Mac

James McKenzie

May 5, 2020

Been 15 years buddy but not forgotten

February 15, 2020

Michael
The past few years have been difficult. I often wished you were here. I can't believe it's been 15 years!!! Most of the original gang are with you now. Mom must have been delighted to see her " first baby" again. Say hi to Matt. Lol.
Thinking of you today.
Theresa

Brynette

February 13, 2020

Still thought of, still talked about, still missed...❤❤

March 4, 2015

never forgotten buddy Mac

brynette beatty

February 13, 2014

Miss you always.

Angela Hitzman

September 8, 2013

Miss you.xxx

January 31, 2013

miss you a bunch buddy Mac

James McKenzie

February 15, 2012

Think of you all the time buddy !

Brynette Beatty

February 14, 2012

Still miss you. I think of you all the time, and this day is only important because I remember you leaving the office in your leather jacket, as always. Miss you. - Brynette

April 19, 2011

Miss you Mike still think of you often
James McKenzie

February 14, 2011

Miss you, Mike. I talk about you all the time, and think of you even more often. I still can't believe it has been so long, but 6 years ago today is the last time we talked. If I had know that would be the last time, I would have said so much more. Love you always, Brynette.

james mckenzie

February 14, 2011

just thinking about all the old times buddy. miss you mac

September 10, 2010

Mike it will be 9 years tomorrow since we spent that horrifying mprning together. I remember we both were in shock! I miss you buddy you will never be forgotten

James McKenzie

February 21, 2010

Mike you will never be forgotten buddy.

Angela

February 15, 2010

Another little note my Michael........

Angela Murphy

May 4, 2009

Just a little note my Michael.

James McKenzie

September 9, 2008

Mike not a day goes by buddy that I don't think of you. Thanks for teaching me so much.I miss you Mac

theresa torresi

April 2, 2008

Michael-
So very much has changed since you've been gone but you probably already know it all. I am now older than you were when you passed away and that is very strange to me. I think of you often and Mom keeps up the picture of you and me when we visited Galveston. Seems like yesterday.

Brynette

February 15, 2008

3 years have passed, but I still think of you often. You were my great friend and mentor, and I miss you.

James McKenzie

December 16, 2007

Mike I miss you your buddy MAC

Helen Hannigan

March 17, 2007

Hey Mike-- Happy St Patrick's Day. A day for the IRISH!!!! Since someone said you were the "prince of the Bronx" Funny I do not think the Bronx has Irish princes, and Ireland does not have Kings and Queens. Well we never know who our friends are. I wish you knew, they were watering your lawn without you knowing!!!!!

Helen Murphy-Hannigan

January 1, 2007

Hi Michael- Happy New Year, time goes by so quickly, I can't believe you have been looking over us for this long. Since you have been looking over me, so much good has happened. I got the job I always wanted,a great house for me and the kids. This year I will be 40, and 7 is my lucky number. 2007 will be the best. Just keep hanging out with Dad and Jack and everyone will be safe, happy and secure.
love ,your lil sis

Angela Murphy

July 4, 2006

.....just another day Sweetheart.... just another day. Missing you.

Angela Murphy

May 28, 2006

Remembering sweetheart........remembering.

Angela

Crystal Stokes

March 7, 2006

Mr.Murphy I miss you so much. It has been over a year since you have lefted us. I really miss you . SETEC will never be the same, neither will I .



Crystal Stokes

Helen Murphy-Hannigan

February 15, 2006

Happy Anniversary in Heaven, but we will all meet again! Mom and Angela are lost without you. Do not worry I am here for them if they ever need me, and they know you are looking down on them.

Angela Murphy

February 14, 2006

My Michael,

It has been one year, one whole year - almost to the minute, that we said "goodnight, I love you" to each other. I wasn't ready to say goodbye to you then - and I am not ready to say goodbye to you now; I will never be. You are in my heart my sweetheart - where you have always been....where you will always be. Forever.

Selina Challis

February 11, 2006

It has taken me a while to write this message because I still don't except that you are gone. I wanted to send this early because I want to reserve the day for mom. I have done so much thinking in the past year like things that you won't be here for, like to see me get married, see Brian get married, birthdays, holidays, and so on. But then again you will be here to see them because I know that where ever you are, you can see what is happening. You can see mom and see her making you proud. She worries that she isn't making you proud. But I tell her you she doesn't have to make you proud of her because she has always made you proud of her no matter what she does. I am the one that is worried the most, I worry if I am making you proud of me. It is hard to fill your shoes I am trying to take care of her like you would. I know that I couldn't because the only one to fill your shoes is you, she needs you the most. I saw a tv show once and a song played and I thought that is where you are, Somewhere over the Rainbow. Would you do me a favor and every once in a while send Mom a rainbow to let her know that you are thinking of her.

Miss you Michael.

Angela Murphy

December 30, 2005

Oh my Michael, how can this be. How can I be writing this. Tell me its a dream - I love you so.

Helen Murphy-Hannigan

December 28, 2005

Life isn't always what it seems to be. Words can't express what you meant to me.Even though you are gone we are still family. Thinking of the day when you went away, what a life to take, what a bond to break. It's kinda hard with you not around. I know you're in heaven smiling down, watching us while we pray for you. Everyday we pray for you until the day we meet again. In my heart is where I will keep you my Big Brother. Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday in Heaven.

Love Helen, Hillary and J.J.

Chelsea Gordon

December 26, 2005

Uncle Mike,

I know you were with us yesterday in spirit. You are very missed.

"Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings." Merry Christmas and I love you.

-Chelsea

Selina Challis

December 24, 2005

Tomorrow will be Christmas. My one and only Christmas wish is that you come home. I would just about do anything to spend one more Christmas or Thanksgiving holiday with you. No holiday will be the same for me until you come home. I miss you alot and mom does the most.

Merry Christmas

from Selina and Jimmy

Angela Murphy

November 14, 2005

9 months ago tomorrow, very early in the morning - I lost you my love. Tonight I can hear your last words in my mind. I love you too my Michael.

Lawrence McCandless

August 15, 2005

I just found out that you are gone.

Me and my son John will miss you forever. I will miss telling you my jokes that you would find funny.



Walk slowly my brother for I am not far behind you.

Angela Murphy

July 31, 2005

Today, my Michael - is our wedding anniversary. How I miss you, think of you and feel lost without you. I will love you for always.

theresa TORRESI

July 15, 2005

MICHAEL- TIME DOES MARCH ON AND I CAN'T BELIVE ITS ALREADY 5 MONTHS SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE.I STILL HAVE MANY OF YOUR E-MAILS ON MY COMPUTER AND I OFTEN FEEL LIKE WRITING YOU TO KEEP YOU UPDATED ON EVERYTHING. I FEEL THERE IS A HOLE IN MY LIFE NOW.

ANGELA HAS BEEN AN ANGEL, SO WE KNOW WHERE HER NAME COMES FROM. GOD BLESS AND KEEP LOOKING OUT FOR ALL OF US.

THERESA

Selina Challis

June 19, 2005

Happy Father's Day



I miss you very much

Angela Murphy

June 18, 2005

My Sweetheart,

I promised myself I wouldn't do this - but it's just too hard. I miss you so much, every single day. I'm just so lost without you......we were supposed to be together forever. My love always - Angela

Beverley Horne

April 5, 2005

A man of great kindness and patience. God Bless Michael.

Love

your sister-in-law Bev

and Nina, Barry & Lucy xxx

Chelsea Gordon

April 3, 2005

To an Uncle that will be greatly missed,

You had such a presence in so many lives and your generous heart and immense spirit will live on in our hearts. A brilliant man who left too soon, I have and will always look up to you.

Your Niece,

Chelsea

theresa torresi

April 2, 2005

Angela-

Many many years ago, Michael and I were playing "Peter Pan". We fell out the window together. Thankfully we were not hurt. However, I thought it would be great fun to tell everyone how Michael pushed me out the window. Of course, that is not true but it made for a good story.

Michael, forgive me.

And Michael, I was depending on you to help me with you "know what stuff" and I'm pissed off that you left us way too early. I know you are in a better place and I hope that in your own way that you are shining down on all of us. I miss you.

Your sister- Theresa

Hillary and J.J. Hannigan

March 28, 2005

Uncle Mike was a great person and he will always be in our hearts.Aunt Angela- We are praying for you. We love you and miss you very much and Mike was very lucky to have you as his wife.

Joan & Mike Horton

March 28, 2005

Michael. A CARING HUSBAND,A KIND FATHER, A LOVING SON-IN-LAW. Greatly missed, always loved.

Selina Challis

March 27, 2005

We miss you very much



Love Jimmy and Selina

Mike and Angela - Happy Days at Galveston. Oh My Michael - how I miss you.

March 23, 2005

James Lapage

March 21, 2005

Sending my love to you Angela Love you Lots



jamie

Marlene Foy

March 4, 2005

I would just ike to say how sorry I am to the family, and that I will keep Mr. Murphy and them in my prayers. God has a plan for everyone and I am sure we will all see him again.

Hawley John-Michael

February 25, 2005

My condolences to Mr. Murphy's family. I have worked for Setec on and off for almost three years, and will soerly miss Mr. Murphy and his forethought in dealing with his business and his officers

scott burkhalter

February 24, 2005

I JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW SORRY I AM THAT THIS HAPPENED. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND I JUST HAVE FAITH THAT GOD HAS HIS REASONS FOR THINGS LIKE THIS, IT IS JUST HARD FOR US TO UNDERSTAND. AGAIN I AM SORRY AND I HOPE AND PRAY THAT GOD GIVES EVERYBODY CONTENTMENT, AND ASSURE THAT EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT. WITH LOVE,OFFICER SCOTT BURKHALTER(SETEC PROTECTION)

Dimitria Gibbs

February 20, 2005

Mr.Murphy,I have enjoyed working for you and have much respect on how you ran your company. You will be truly missed and to the family you are in my prayers.

Danny & Twyla Phillips

February 20, 2005

Angela, our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Mary Johnson

February 20, 2005

Mr.Murphy I've been employed with Setec for 5 years and its been a pleasure of knowing you, you will be well missed by all employees. We all salute you and say Job well done. In our thoughts always.



Setec Greenspoint

Charlene Payton

February 20, 2005

Mike, I've had the pleasure of working with you for 10 years and I've learned a lot from you. You will be Missed. Your family has my deepist Condolences.



Regards, Charlene Payton

Ann Marie Acree

February 19, 2005

Angela,

In the few years I have known Mike, he quickly became not only a mentor, but also a friend. He was truly a master at many crafts and so brilliant in so many ways. You both have been so good to me and my husband. Words can never really express that. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Trey and Ann Marie Acree III

Matthew Murphy

February 18, 2005

Matthew A.Murphy

NINA AGYEMANG

February 18, 2005

Angela, my deepest condolesce on your terrible lost. I pray the Lord to give you and the family strange and comfort to go throught this momemt

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