Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Aug 3, 1956 - Feb 8, 2026
Hi Kathy I’m so sorry to hear about Kevin’s passing. I have fond memories of us living in Somerville.
Cindy Nickerson Dubay
February 24, 2026 | Worcester, MA | Friend
Godspeed my friend and big alohagive my best to Harry and the Faz and have one on me!
JB
February 20, 2026 | Kona, HI | Friend
Kevin, you'll be missed but forever in our hearts and minds with great memories.God bless your family.
Jack Sullivan
February 16, 2026 | Medford, MA | Friend
He was a great guy going to miss him
Fran Obrien
February 15, 2026 | Somerville Pub | Friend
To Kathy and the Murphy family, we were very saddened to hear of the passing of Kevin. We know how much he was loved by his family and friends. May your memories of him remain in your hearts and bring you comfort knowing that you had one of the great ones. With all our Love, Joe and Tami O'Leary
JOSEPH AND TAMI O'LEARY
February 15, 2026 | MEDFORD, MA | Friend
Mike and family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I remember meeting Kevin one day with Mike when Mike and I both worked at the AG’s Office. It was a pleasure and privilege to meet him. God bless you all. Mike Cowin
Mike Cowin
February 15, 2026 | Boston, MA | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss.
Will be greatly missed.
Michael Doherty
February 15, 2026 | Peabody, MA | Friend
Kevin on the east end rocks of Long Island.
The memories just keep piling up. So many good times with Kevin and the family over the years. Hard to believe that he won’t be here anymore . Enjoy a cold one on a sunny boat ride in the clouds my friend ! Till we meet up again.
Chris Papkee
February 15, 2026 | Medford, MA | Friend
Memorial Tree
Michael Cowin
February 15, 2026 | West Roxbury
Kevin F. Murphy, of Arlington, passed away on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, 2026, he was 69. Born in Arlington and raised in Somerville, Kevin was one of eight children born to the late Betty (Davenport) and Timothy Murphy. He was exceptionally bright, earning himself a full scholarship to Tufts University, where he ultimately decided college wasn’t for him. A hard worker, Kevin stepped into many roles in his time; cab driver, parts courier, and among his favorites, a helper at The Pub on either side of the bar. His most cherished roles were as the beloved husband of 38 years to Kathleen “Kathy” (Cody) Murphy, with whom he raised their family in Arlington, and devoted father of Kyle Murphy, Kayla Murphy and her fiancé Gianni Dorato and Kara Murphy, all of Arlington.
Dear brother of Dennis Murphy and his wife Rosanne, Timothy “Pat” Murphy, both of Somerville, Thomas Murphy and his wife Kathy of Florida, John Murphy and his wife Carrie of Arlington, Eileen Murphy Morrill and her husband Bruce of Cape Cod, Maureen Arsenault and her husband Mark of Medford and Michael Murphy of Somerville. Uncle to many loved nieces and nephews, and Brother-in-law of Robert Cody, Theresa Largenton and her husband Arthur, Michael Cody and his wife Diane, John Cody and his wife Todd, and the late Maureen Murphy and Karen Cody. Kevin was loved and respected by the world at large. He touched countless lives, leaving behind many dear friends in and out of Somerville. Kevin could more than often be found at The Pub enjoying a few cold Budweisers, queuing up songs on the TouchTunes, reading the paper and trying his luck at Keno. Outside of the city he enjoyed spending time in a place he so loved, Long Island, Maine, and most importantly, with his family. He will be sorely missed by all.
Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Sunday, February 15th from 2:00PM – 5:00PM with a Prayer Service beginning at 4:30PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Interment will be private.
There will be a Celebration of Kevin’s Life at The Pub on Sunday, March 1st beginning at 1pm.
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