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Daniel Murphy Obituary

Daniel J. Murphy

Virginia Beach - Daniel John Murphy, 76, passed away on Dec. 28, 2013. He was born in Worcester, Mass. to the late Daniel Joseph Murphy and Lucille Abbott. He was a member of Lynnhaven Masonic Lodge # 220, Norfolk Scottish Rite, Khedive Temple, and the American Legion. He also worked in Civil Service after serving in the US Navy for 20 years.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Donna E. Murphy; daughters, Darra J. Sansom and husband Dale of Jacksonville, FL, Daneen E. Doughtie and husband Paul of Va. Beach, VA, Dreann L. Holt of Va. Beach, VA; sisters, Patricia Reilly and husband James; Joyce Power; brothers, Robert Murphy and wife Nancy, Richard Murphy and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Shannon, Matthew, Stephanie, Beth, Sarah, Aaron; great grandson, Brayden; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014 at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel from 3:00pm till 5:00pm with Masonic Rites at 3:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Saint Francis Episcopal Church with The Reverend Father R. Stephen Powers officiating. A reception will follow services at V.F.W. Post 392, 2408 Bowland Parkway, Virginia Beach 23454.Burial will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Khedive Temple Transportation Division at 645 Woodlake Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23320 or Saint Francis Episcopal Church at 509 S Rosemont Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 30, 2013.
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I miss him so very much and always thinking about him. He was a great uncle and he was the one who got me into Mason/ Shriners. I'm so very sorry, but I just couldn't afford to do the Masons/ Shriners. He always brought me to the military base with Matthew to see the tall military ships. I used to talk to Daniel on his CB radio in his personal van. I still have the videos on the SD card of the girls singing to you and when ever I hear it I would tear up. I'm sure that Donna misses you the most.

I just miss you so very much Uncle Dan.

Eddie Power

Eddie Power

Family

December 28, 2019

I will miss Murphy's jokes, stories, and kindness.

Catherine shaw

January 2, 2014

Sorry for your loss, he was a great man, and he was loved dearly. He is out of pain now and in God's hands. Just remember that you have an angel watching over you now.

Cathy O'Gurkis
Ralph and Juanita Steelman

January 2, 2014

We are thinking of your family at this time & want you to know how sorry we of the lost of your husband and father The Mcrae Family of 409 clyne La

January 1, 2014

Dan was a kind and gentle guy who always had an interesting story or joke to tell. I have fond memories of our conversations and emails. He will be missed by many. May The Lord be with the family in their time of sorrow.

Bob/Maria Velarde

December 31, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers with you all. Love, Pete and Betty Ewell.

December 30, 2013

Danny;

May you rest in peace Danny. As your brother I could not have asked for a better role model. Your kindness and gentleness was your trademark. Lisa and I will miss you so very much. We love you and will reunite with you someday. May you rest in Gods kindness. Rich & Lisa

December 30, 2013

My condolence to your family. Dan was like a second father to me when we worked together at NSGA Northwest. I will miss his humor and caring nature.

Vicki Cody

December 30, 2013

Prayers of strength and comfort for his family. He has left behind an amazing family who will miss him dearly.

Jeanne Hodgden

December 30, 2013

I love you very much and I will miss you very much.

Edmund Power 3rd

December 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Wayne Kelly & Cheryl Valeriano

December 30, 2013

With deepest sympathy to Dan's family. I have known Dan "Murph", since the old Chief's Club. He was a great guy; always had a smile on his face. May you Rest in Peace, Dan.

Myrna Gaskill

December 30, 2013

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home - Lynnhaven Chapel

3600 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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V.F.W. Post 392

2408 Bowland Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA

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11:00 a.m.

Saint Francis Episcopal Church

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