GEORGE WILLIAM MURPHY

1953 - 2022

MURPHY, George William Of Rockland, formerly of Dorchester, Quincy, and Marshfield Hills, died peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 69. Born in Boston on May 31, 1953, he was the son of the late George W. and Selena (Meleedy) Murphy. George was raised in Neponset, attended local schools, and graduated from Boston Trade High School. He continued his education at Northeastern University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in the paramedic program. George was a retired Boston EMS Captain with 33 years of service. George is survived by the love of his life, Hazel MacDonald of Portland, ME. He was the devoted brother of Patricia Murphy of Quincy, and the late Henry T. Cunniff, III. George was the loving uncle of Tammy E. Simeonidis and her husband, Eric of Medford, and Henry T. Cunniff, IV of Squantum. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the Visiting Hours on Friday, July 29, 2022, 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2022, prior to the Funeral Service in First Presbyterian Church, Quincy, at 11 AM. Interment in private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in George's name to the National EMS Memorial Service by visiting: www.national-ems-memorial.org/donate See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.