Charles -Murphy-Obituary

Charles "Charlie" Murphy

Ridgewood, New Jersey

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'Absurdly Generous'
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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Thinking of you and honoring your memory on this day

21 years later- i still remember and I will never forget. Love you Murph!

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

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

Today I honor your life and keep you and your family in my thoughts & prayers.
Love u Murph...

Murph. I Keep entering as your family. I know you are laughing your butt off!

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.

Thinking of you and honoring your memory & spirit on this day.....and the other 364 days I honor & think of you. Luv U! Dance.....

My forever friend. God Bless.

-Melissa S.