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Mary Murphy Obituary
Naples, FL
Mary Josephine Murphy (nee Barry), 80, died peacefully
surrounded by her loved ones on April 15, 2019. She was
predeceased by her loving husband, Donal Murphy.
A retired school nurse, wife, mother and grandmother, Mary Jo was born in New York City to John P. Barry and
Josephine Barry (nee McBride). She was raised in Queens, NY, and lived for many years in Westchester County, NY. For the past 20 years Mary and her husband split their time between NY and Naples, FL. She graduated from Flushing Hospital School of Nursing in 1959.
Mary Jo was a retired school nurse who worked for more than 20 years at Thomas Jefferson Elementary in Yorktown Heights, NY. She was a founding member of Northern
Ireland Children's Enterprise (NICE), a non-sectarian group focused on reconciliation of the communities in Northern Ireland.
Mary Jo is survived by her loving children, Kerry Anne Sufi (and Ranjit) of San Francisco, CA and Donal Jr. (and Marina) of Naples, FL. Cherished by her two grandsons, Declan and Malachy Murphy, and her two bonus grandchildren, Dara and Devin Sufi. She also leaves her loving sister, Margaret Boyle, and is predeceased by her brother, John Barry.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, April 22nd from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 23rd at 11:00 a.m. in the main sanctuary of St. Agnes Catholic Church, 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension, Naples. Inurnment will be private. For online condolences, please visit www.fullernaples.com.
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April 24, 2019
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
L B
April 22, 2019
To the Murphy family, you have my sincere condolences. When someone falls asleep in death (Ecclesiastes 9: 5,10) the memories we have of them become our most precious treasure. May those memories comfort you as well as Gods promise at John 6:40.
Laura Conway
April 21, 2019
Dear Kerry and Donal, We were so saddened to hear about your Mom's passing. She was such a wonderful person and made every gathering that much more fun. We will always cherish her sense of humor - especially the story of Crash Murphy' and her belief that a yellow light meant to go like heck. She will be missed. With much love, Laura and Pete Conway
Sandy Sims
April 20, 2019
The last time we were together, you turned as you were leaving and flashed the biggest, beautiful smile and gave a huge, mischievious wink. I'll always cherish that memory of you. God Bless You.
Barbara Bernardi
April 20, 2019
Missing your happy smile which warmed all of us at QWOFF get togethers.
God bless you always!
My condolences to your family..
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