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Declan Murphy

San Mateo, California

Apr 16, 1944 – Jun 18, 2021 (Age 77)

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BORN
April 16, 1944
DIED
June 18, 2021
AGE
77
LOCATION
San Mateo, California
CHARITY
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
CHARITY
American Cancer Society

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CLOSED-Crosby-N. Gray & Co. Funeral Home and Cremation Service Obituary

Declan Murphy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 18th, after a brief, hard-fought battle with cancer and Parkinson's Disease. Declan was born April 16, 1944, in Limerick, Ireland to William and Barbara Murphy. After emigrating at age 15 to Burlingame with his parents,...

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My dear Friend and Military Buddy! I remember so many wonderful things about Declan. I will briefly mention two. We were stationed together in France. I was lying on my bunk one day when Declan walked into my barracks and handed me 45 album of Maria Callas singing beautiful arias including Madam Butterfly. It was 60 years ago. I still have the album! Another time we rented a Volkswagen and he took me all over Ireland. We bonded and had a wonderful trip. To know him was to love him! God bless...

All my best to a great guy who always had good news for everyone. We worked together on a Hawaiian Airlines uniform project and we enjoyed golf in Hawaii when ever we had the time. He was always a pleasure to be with.

We just learned of Declan's passing. Sending prayers and our thoughts to the family. RIP Cousin. Brenda and Monica (Flood)

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Murph, I am very sorry to hear about your brother. I always enjoyed his company and the softball games. My thoughts are with you. Dave

My sympathies to all the family

Condolences to the entire Murphy Family

Oh no ! I am so sorry to hear this . It was a pleasure going to get fitted for our uniforms bc you knew you were being cared for by the best . I loved his sense of humor and how he made everyone feel at ease . My sincerest condolences to his family may the beautiful memories carry them through this difficult time .

What a beautifully constructed message, Emily and Family! We all learned to enjoy Declan's many loves you shared with us. Each segment became another unique lesson, which has been also shared with many others outside the clan. So special. Loving. And Remembered. Sir, You are truly beloved and missed ... sf A true joy was Declan