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Charles Murphy Obituary
After growing up in Ridgewood, N.J., with four older sisters, Charlie Murphy somehow emerged as transcendently normal. "We wanted to move to the suburbs," said Lyna Huie, his fiancée, who worked with him at Cantor Fitzgerald. "He wanted a big porch. A deck in the back with a pool and a fireplace were necessities."
He was "relentlessly funny," said one sister, Nancy. He ruled the family's holiday Trivial Pursuit games. "He'd insult you and you'd be laughing so hard you didn't care," she said.
At 36, he was finally making some money, which he spent on presents.
"He was absurdly generous," Nancy said. "He'd come at Christmas with the car loaded with gifts. He'd bring bags and bags of steaks and salmon to family parties. He'd do all the cooking and all the cleaning and if you tried to thank him, he'd insult you and make you laugh."
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Nancy
September 11, 2024
Thinking of you and honoring your memory on this day
Nancy N
September 11, 2022
21 years later- i still remember and I will never forget. Love you Murph!
Nancy Nix
September 9, 2020
I have come to realize that separation is just that, a displacement but not an end at all.
It is my hope that we allow your memories to color and shape the continuation of your legacy.
With deepest respect to you and all of your family and friends. I feel honored to have had “the last dance”. Love you Murph!!!
Much love & admiration - Nancy Nix
Mary Murphy
November 27, 2019
I recently visited New York and went to the Ground Zero memorial. When walking up to the beautiful footprints I stopped in front of Charles's name. My heart felt your grief. My last name is Murphy and I live in Michigan. I felt a kinship. My prayers are with you all. You can see the humor and love in his eyes. Murphy's have that funny, loving gene. It flows through the heart and is extended to all. Charles is remembered. Sincerely, Mary Murphy
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Nancy N.
September 11, 2019
Today I honor your life and keep you and your family in my thoughts & prayers.
Love u Murph...
Nancy Nix
December 28, 2018
Murph. I Keep entering as your family. I know you are laughing your butt off!
Nancy Nix Russell
December 28, 2018
Charlie. The Dance was the featured song by Garth Brooks tonight. It is always my featured memory. I am so sorry this crap happened to you. But I'm so happy for the dance.... L.U.M.
Nancy N.
September 11, 2018
Thinking of you and honoring your memory & spirit on this day.....and the other 364 days I honor & think of you. Luv U! Dance.....
Melissa Cape
September 11, 2016
My forever friend. God Bless.
-Melissa S.
S J. Friscia III
May 8, 2015
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Theresa Minutillo
September 29, 2014
One more year in heaven hasn't diminished the memories I have of your smile or your sense of humor. ;-)
Nancy
September 11, 2014
It's a fearful thing to love - what death can touch. With Prayers of love to you and your family.
(Dance..)
Martha Cronk Simons
October 15, 2013
Dear Murphys,
I still think of your family and what a fun group you were. I went to school with Liza and remember fondly her adorable kid brother Charlie. He was like a little leprechuan. He had a sweet spirit. Its been years since I have seen old friends from Ridgewood but when 9/11 happened and we learned of those we lost, I grieved for your family like so many who knew the Murphy Clan. After so many years, I hope you can now laugh remembering Charlie's jokes and pranks and the joy he gave. I hope this finds you well. God bless.
N. Nix
September 12, 2013
May this infamous day, etched in our memories, sensitize us to work for a world of justice and PEACE. May evil find no place in this world and hatred be banned forever. Let America and freedom stand strong, as the fallen are remembered for a Blessing. With prayers of love to you and your family.
Theresa Minutillo
September 11, 2013
I knew you only as Murph... The funniest guy in the room, your laughter was contagious... and you and your friends loved each other like brothers (fer, keno, cos, stills, holmsey, dells).... I was just an outsider but you made me feel welcomed. I will always remember!!
Nancy
September 26, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Even as the sun sets here on earth, a new star rises in heaven. I'll wait for the dance....
eric bryant
February 7, 2009
My best friend, my second home for my entire young life. I will miss him only during life on this earth. To his whole family I love you all -
John 4:14
but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life."
eric bryant
J. M.
May 6, 2007
CHARLIE MY BUDDY YOU'LL EVER BE IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS.
P Tabbernor
January 12, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
October 31, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Kim Weinhold
July 21, 2005
To the entire Murphy Family~
During the Fall of 2001, I received an e-mail requesting stitching help for the Memorial Flag Project. And I immediately jump at the chance to participate. So, I after sending in all my information and got Charlie’s name back to stitch. And let me just say, that it was an HONOR and PRIVILEGE to have his square. I honestly believe that everyone who lost their life on that horrible day needs to be remembered and cherished by ALL.
May God bless you and keep you always in his hands!!!
Mari Keating Schofield
February 18, 2005
02/18/05
Dear Murphy Family;
Thoughts and prayers on this day. Please know that your loss is not forgotten; and my prayers are sent to all of you.
Isabel Cuseo-Fernald
September 16, 2003
To All The Murphy's,
Very sad to learn the loss of Charlie. I was friends with Mary and always wondered how he could live in a house with all those girls! May he rest in peace and prayers for healing for the Family.
LEONARD BALLESTEROS
September 11, 2003
I remember being in social studies class with Charlie Murphy. He made the class fun because he was always goofing on the teacher Mr. Bencivenga and calling him "Mr.B" I remember Murph had a great sense of humor and was always laughing. I give my deepest sympathy to the Murphy family. I keep you all in my prayers. I'm in the Navy reserves and voluntarily got deployed to serve in Charlie's honor. I told all of my shipmates about him. I will continue to serve in his honor and the others who were lost. God Bless you Murph for the time I knew you.
Lennie Ballesteros Class of 81' RHS
Leanne Morrison
September 13, 2002
For the Murphy family and friends:
I went to Somerville with "Chuck" and "Murph" as we knew him. We were in the 3rd grade together, he sat right behind me. "...Morrison, Murphy...", how could I forget? Believe me, he could get into a lot of trouble in the back of the classroom. After 8th grade at Benjamin Franklin, we moved to Canada.
I wanted to share my last memory of Chuck. After 9/11 was over, Claudia O'Rourke filled me in on what happened. I pulled out my photo of our 3rd grade picture for my husband and daughter to see. My husband asked me about my last memory of Chuck.
I remember the toboggan hill behind Somerville. It was getting dark one winter evening, we were getting ready to trudge home. I remember Chuck pulling a toboggan to the top of the hill in the gathering dark, his clothes soaked through. As I left for home, I remember hearing his whoops of glee in the dusk.
I know he grew up, his picture looks exactly the same, but I will always remember that soaking wet kid tobogganing in the winter evening.
I would like to send our condolences to the Murphy family.
Leanne Morrison
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
M E T S, METS, METS, METS!
Eddie Sands
September 12, 2002
You will always be “Chuck” Murphy to me pal. A fiercely devoted mets fan who was unrelenting in giving grief to yankess fans like travers and i. We all had such good times in high school and beyond. i had not seen you much since I moved away from ridgewood. I will always remember the good times in ridgewood. elsas, chris, Kearney, perk, tugboat, smitty and Eileen, richie, heslin, guido and mary on the motorcycle, moons, the noone brothers, it goes on and on because we had such a magical crowd of friends. I am so sorry for your family at their loss. God bless.
Kevin Campbell
July 10, 2002
I just wanted to wish you happy B'Day Bro.......
You'll forever be remembered every
July 9th...
You shall always remain Ten Feet Tall in our hearts.
Kathleen Heslin
May 10, 2002
Hey Murph!! We miss you, been thinking of you alot. Remembering your infamous line of "hold that thought," and me believing you at Club Goffle that one day, I was in the middle of what I thought was a great story, you interupting me and telling me to "hold that thought" so about 30 minutes later when I couldn't find you ANYWHERE someone told me you got in your car and went home. Typical!!! Well we all had such great, hysterical times and they as well as you will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Also, I was talking to Joan yesterday, I know you remember my sister and she told me whenever she or Taylor, her oldest daughter look at the clock for some reason in the past few weeks it would always be at 9:11, so she told Taylor to say hello to you because she knows your with us.
P.S. Bobby wants to know where the Don Mattingly baseball is you have from the Yankee game, (you remember, the one you caught after you stole his seat!!)
Love You and say hello to my Dad please.
Angie Campbell
May 7, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and friends that you left behind that horrible day last September.
Brenda Tegert
April 9, 2002
To the family of Charlie Murphy: After reading the Tribute to Charlie in the 9/30/2001 NY Times, I admire his qualities and grieve for the loss suffered by all who knew and loved him. I chose Charlie's name for the United In Memory 9/11 Memorial Quilt. He sounds like a wonderful person, and I'm happy to contribute to the quilt! While not directly affected by the 9/11 tragedy, my husband is currently serving 1-2 years in the Navy Reserve. Being separated from him for so long has been and will continue to be difficult but I'm proud of his service to our Country and I support our military 100%. I hope I can capture a tiny bit of Charlie's wonderful qualities in my quilt block! God Bless you all.
Brenda Tegert
March 13, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL GENTLEMAN...CHARLES (CHARLIE) MURPHY AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS...GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY..FIANCEE AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AND ST.PATRICK TOO...AMEN
Wendy Werris
January 16, 2002
Hi Charlie,
I never met you, but your sister
Liza and I work together at
Oxford University Press. When I saw her in NYC in December,
she shared some wonderful
stories with me about you - so
I feel that she gave memories
of you to call my own.
I wish I had known you, for you
were so loved by others that
I'm sure I would have treasured
you in my life!
I'm sure that your new life is
filled with peace, love and joy.
Please save a place there for
all who loved you so.
With love from
Wendy Werris
Louis Moritz
January 3, 2002
Murph,
I just wanted to let you know that everyone down here on planet earth misses you. We had our 20th HS reunion over Thanksgiving and everyone shared many stories of the good times we had with you. You were always fun to be around, but I'm sure you know that. Travers, Elsis and Mele really miss you alot. I brought along a copy of our Little League team picture from the Davis Pharmacy team and everyone enjoyed seeing it. I gave it to your Mom on the Sunday after. She really loves and misses you. It was nice to see all the wonderful pictures of you at your Mom's house that were up at your memorial. I forgot about our 4th grade photo. We were so young. You were so young when you left us. We'll always remember Somerville, BF, and Ridgewood High. Soccer was fun, even if while sitting on the bench. You always kept it lively. I hadn't had a chance to see you since running into you at the 4th of July fireworks in 1995. I was looking for my Grandmother along Maple Ave and ran into you. We had a nice talk and that was the last time we saw each other. Well, my Grandmother passed away in 1998 and she was a wonderful lady and a great cook. Hopefully you have run into her in Heaven and she has had a chance to cook you a great meal. You are very missed but will never be forgotten. Peace be granted upon you and your family.
Your Friend,
Lou Moritz
Teresa Jahn
December 18, 2001
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Charlie. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Chris McNiff
November 26, 2001
I didn't know Charlie well, probably would not recognize him if I bumped into him on an elevator, but all of us that were lucky enough to have known him in a small way knew how he could make us laugh. Thanks for all the great laughs "Murph", so many years ago.
I ran cross country in high school and we were lucky to share a locker room with the soccer team of which Charlie was the team practical jokester. Sorry to see you go pal.
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