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Thomas Murphy Obituary

MURPHY, THOMAS W. VI, Thomas W. Murphy VI, 60, of Hamden died peacefully Saturday, January 7, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished husband and best friend of Mary Murphy. Loving father of Thomas W. Murphy VII, of Pittsburgh, Michael P. Murphy and his wife Erin of Boston, Taylor J. Murphy of Hamden and Kerrigan M. Warnook and her husband Kevin of Rye, NY. Brother of Robert Murphy of Guilford, William Murphy of Andover, CT and Linda Smith of Chatham, MA. Tom was born in New Haven February 9, 1951 son of the late Thomas W. and Dorothy (Lukie) Murphy V. Mr. Murphy was a life-long spokesperson for education. His career in public service began right out of college when he worked as communication director for Mayor Robert Johnson in West Haven. He worked at the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and for six years at the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education, and worked closely with the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. For the last 19 years, he served as spokesman for the State Department of Education. Tom had attended Amity High School in Woodbridge and earned his degree in Sociology from the University of New Haven in 1975. As a long-time member and an avid tennis player, he also served on the Board of Directors of Paradise Country Club as tennis chairman for many years. Tom was a fiercely devoted husband and father, who was as proud of his children's accomplishments as his own. He taught them the importance of hard work and family. He instilled in them his selflessness, his characteristic charm and wit, his love of building things, of teaching, and of tennis. He will be greatly missed. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden Thursday at 9:30 am Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Joan of Arc Church. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 - 8 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Thomas W. Murphy Scholarship Fund of Connecticut Technical High School System, 60 Daniels Rd., Middletown, CT. 06457 or to the Eli Whitney Museum, 915 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517.

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Published by New Haven Register from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Murphy

15 Entries

Sarah Heath

February 7, 2012

I only heard about Tom's death today and I am just so sad to think he has passed. I remember only the vivid, tennis playing, dynamic man who I knew mainly as father of Taylor and Tom, good friends of my son. Tom always seemed so full of life and purpose, and was so close to Mary and his family. I send hugs and my sincere sympathy to you all for this incalculable loss that has come far too soon. May time bring healing, and may all the good memories only become stronger. Sarah Heath

Stan and Carole Brunell

January 15, 2012

Mary and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Tom. Wish we could have extended our condolences in person, however we are away for the winter. I can only imagine what a loss this is, Tom was a special person. May you find some comfort in knowing Tom now walks with the angels. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Allan Taylor

January 14, 2012

Dear Murphy family,
I have known and had the pleasure of working with Tom from his days at CCM through his tenure at the Department of Education, but because I was a volunteer, not a full-time colleague, I never heard much about Tom's non-work life. The loving husband, wonderful father, and joyous participant in life I heard about Thursday morning described exactly the person I expected Tom to be based on my lengthy but limited exposure to him. Thank you for sharing him with us.
May his memory always be a comfort and a blessing for all of you.

Tina and Marie Miller

January 14, 2012

To Kerrigan and Kevin and the Murphy Family,
"It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life."
We are so sorry for your loss.
With much love and deepest sympathy,

Don Stacom

January 13, 2012

Tom did his work at the DoE with honesty and dignity. He was both respected and liked by the press; we knew him as a very trustworthy man.

David Lenihan

January 11, 2012

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Tom over the past year and a half.
Although I unfortunately only knew him for a relatively short period of time, I was always impressed with Tom's warmth,sense of humor, brilliant mind, extraordinary communication skills and his willingness to help so many people, including myself. We are all going to miss him! My sincere condolences to all his family and friends.

Jackie Bianchi

January 11, 2012

Dear Murphy Family-
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I grew up at paradise country club with your children and always saw Tom getting ready for his big tennis match!
- Jackie Bianchi

January 11, 2012

Dear Mary and Family, we are so sorry to read of Tom's death. We lived across the street from you in West Haven and remember you and your family so well. Our sincere condolences to you all.
Emmet and Ann Hibson

Alex Budzinski

January 10, 2012

We were childhood buddies. I remember a night at HOJO's when Tommy came in after a date with Mary. He was in love. He was a dear friend to me and glad he shared his friendship and love with so many others. The world lost a beautiful person.

January 10, 2012

Dear Mary,
Though it has been many years, I have always remembered Tom's magnetic smile and friendly personality. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Mary Lou Murusky (former WH neighbor)

January 10, 2012

Dear Mary & Family,
Jan and I are sorry of your loss of Tom. I enjoy him from that from that first lacrosse game at Springfield College. His sense of humor was out of this world. We enjoy him the at Kerr & Kevin wedding weekend. The relationship that Kevin (cupcake) had Tom is just a beautiful thing have with a father in-law.
Jan & Herb

January 10, 2012

Dear Mary and Family, im so sorry for your loss.May you enjoy wonderful memories. peggy mchale

January 9, 2012

Mary & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy and will be missed. It won't be the same at Paradise without him there. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad and difficult time.
Karen & Dave Hecht

Juliann Lapollo

January 9, 2012

Mrs. Murphy and Family,
Having known Tom as a friend and colleague of the State Dept. of Education, my thoughts, prayers and sincere sympathy are with you and your family.

January 9, 2012

Dear Mary and Family,
Demie joins me in expressing our sincere sorrow and condolences upon your great loss of Tom. We had the pleasure of meeting him briefly during the wedding festivities for Todd and Heather and we remember him with warmth. Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers. With love, Meg and Demie Duckworth

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