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Patrick Murphy Obituary
Patrick H. Murphy, 81, of Congers, NY passed away on July 30, 2015 in Nyack Hospital. Born in the Bronx, May 1, 1934, he was the son of Patrick Murphy and Mary Kenny of Ireland; brother of William Murphy (deceased) and Mariellen Berkheimer. He leaves his beloved wife of 60 years, Jane Petersen Murphy; and children, Brendan (deceased) and wife Mary, Deirdre, Craig and wife Paula, and Eric along with five grandchildren, Sasha, Erica, Ryan, Allison, and Matthew. He was a graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School and Manhattan College. He was a civil engineer and a career civil servant - in the Bronx Borough President's Office, to Manhattan Sewer Engineer, to Asst. Chief of Water Resources at NYC Bureau of Water Supply. He moved to the hamlet of Congers in 1963 where Pat was involved in conservation issues as saving Congers Lake and other lands for recreational purposes to Political issues - He formed and headed Congers Civic Association and fought many political battles to preserve the unique quality of life in Hudson Valley. He saved Congers Lake from apartment development and took Reynolds Aluminum Co to court to preserve the Hudson River. He started two political parties to improve the democratic process and even ran for County Legislator. Upon retirement he served on the Board of the Association for Retarded Citizens, volunteered for Meals on Wheels, and coordinated the building of many homes in the county through Habitat For Humanity. He was a lifelong member of The Knights of Columbus and parishioner of St. Paul's Church. Pat thought, "The world wasn't so big that he couldn't see it all." He set out with Jane and friends traveling and meeting friends around the world. Although he loved to travel, he was happiest among family and friends in his much-loved home and garden in Congers. Family will receive friends on Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9pm at Higgins Funeral Home in New City. Mass will be held on Monday, 10am, at St. Paul's Church, 82 Lake Road, Congers, NY 10920.
Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.
321 South Main Street
New City, NY 10956
(845) 634-6110
www.mjhigginsnewcity.com
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August 4, 2015
My condolences to the family and may you cherish the many fond memories you have of Mr. Murphy. Also, may the words at 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 be of comfort to you.
Boris and Barbara Nikonoff
August 1, 2015
Dear Mrs. Murphy and family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Murphy
James Sutherland
August 1, 2015
Very sorry to learn of Mr. Murphy's passing. He was quite a character and will be missed. I have lots of memories of us kids trying to ouwit him with our hijinks; dont ever think we did! Mrs. Murphy, Dierdre, Craig, Eric and the entire Murphy family, please accept my deepest condolences. Godspeed, Mr Murpny.
Marie Zanicchi
August 1, 2015
Dear Jane and Family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers.
Marie Zanicchi
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
August 1, 2015
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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