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Jonathan S. Murphy

1972 - 2016

Jonathan S. Murphy obituary, 1972-2016, Millsboro, DE

BORN

1972

DIED

2016

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Melson Funeral Services - Long Neck Chapel

32013 Long Neck Road

Millsboro, Delaware

Jonathan Murphy Obituary

Jonathan S. Murphy

AGE: 44 • Millsboro

Jonathan Stuart Murphy, age 44, of Long Neck, DE passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2016 surrounded by his family at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE.

Born in Wilmington, DE Jonathan was a 1990 graduate of Paul M. Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School. After graduation he was employed with Esbar Equipment Company for 15 years before moving to Long Neck, where he loved his life on the water. Jonathan was best known for his love of family and friends and tried to spend every day living life to the fullest.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Patrick Riley Murphy and Patrick's mother, Michelle Lindo Murphy; his parents, Robert and Beth Murphy; his brother, Bryan Murphy and his wife Christine and their children, Liam and Quinn Murphy. Jonathan shared close relationships with his extended family who share in this loss.

A funeral service will be held Friday, August 19, 2016 at 11:00 am at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends and family may call after 10:00 am. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jonathan's memory may be made to the Cape Henlopen Food Basket, PO Box 168, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Published by The News Journal on Aug. 16, 2016.
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Beth, I am so sorry to hear about your son. I had not heard. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find some comfort in the memories of Jonathan. I am sending you a huge hug along with the prayers.

Love, Carol and Sonny

Carol Coulbourne

August 20, 2016

Our hearts are breaking for Bob,Beth,Bryan and Patrick.Know that my family is with yours in spirit. May Jonathan rest in peace., may he always be in our hearts and may you all find some tranquility in his passing. Love you all Ed, Lisa and Lauren Kisner

August 19, 2016

Rest in peace Jonathan, I never had the pleasure to meet you, I am one of your moms many cousins. You are another sweet angel in heaven your beautiful smile and sprit will be truly missed by your family and friends God bless you

Marilyn Stalbird Hendrickson

August 18, 2016

May you all have the strength, support and love to endure a loss of a son. May GOD bless you and comfort you.

RAY HONEY

August 18, 2016

Bob and Beth and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are so sad. We have such fond memories of Jonathan.
Love,
Marge and Bill

Marge and Bill Long

August 17, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your son, sending condolences to your whole family.

Paul & Leslie Skinner

August 16, 2016

It had been many years since I had seen John, last was when our mothers were in sorority. He definitely makes an impression, so i was fortunate to get to know him through Facebook and know that he was cherished by his friends and family. Heaven has gained another angel.

Tina (Massey) Kerrigan

August 16, 2016

Murph always had a smile and kind words of welcome for us no matter where we saw him on Long Neck. He remembered everyone and made us feel right at home. We will miss you Murph. You touched so many lives. We're grateful to have known you. Rest in Peace.

Mary Ann & Mike Jarvis

August 16, 2016

Longneck will never be the same again as this void shall never be filled. Through good and bad times we stuck together. Rest in peace my brother until we meet again.

Mike McCall

August 15, 2016

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