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KEVIN MURPHY Obituary

MURPHY, Kevin J. Of South Yarmouth, formerly of Somerville, November 22, 2020. Son of the late Michael J. and Mary (Sullivan) Murphy. Fiancé of Carole MacSweeney. Father of Tyler and Kerry Murphy and the late Micheleen Murphy of Wareham, MA. Grandfather of Joseph and Raelynn. Visiting Hours will be held for Kevin in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE, Tuesday morning, 9:00-11:00, followed by a Funeral Home Service at 11:00. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, MA. Due to the current pandemic, masks are required, please enter the front door of the Funeral Home, pay your respects and exit the rear door so that other visitors may do the same as we have a 50 person capacity, thank you. Former 21+ year Budweiser employee and Independent Painting Contractor. A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kevin's memory to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, 2020.

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Robert Davis

November 21, 2024

Kevin I think of u about everyday on the job and I always say this out Loud (HEY WHAT DO THINK MR MURPHY) LOVE ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND ROBERT DAVIS ❤

John Parker

December 1, 2020

To a long time friend for 45 yrs. Rest in peace

John Parker Sr

Carline Benoit

November 30, 2020

May you rest in peace Kevin. We'll miss you. Carole, we're so sorry for your loss, we'll keep you in our prayer.


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Robert Davis

November 30, 2020

Kevin me and my family are going to miss you dearly so many thoughts to share you have been with us through difficult times and always been part of family you were like a brother to me and after every conversation you're famous words (Send MY LOVE) LOVE YOU FRIEND ROBBIE

Robert Davis

November 30, 2020

Kevin Murphy my friend my family you are and always be part of the DAVIS FAMILY you will be missed dearly KJM rest in peace LOVE ROBBIE

Marilyn Brodeur

November 30, 2020

Rest In Peace Kevin! We had a lot of fun times growing up! Thanks for always watching out for me like another brother! Xoxo Mal Morgan (Marilyn Brodeur)

Donna Fazio

November 29, 2020

Rest in peace my friend. Lots of great memories growing up in Somerville with you. You will be truly missed.❤

Lenore Martin

November 27, 2020

Carol, I was so sorry to hear about your loss , my thoughts and prayers are with you. May Kevin rest peacefully!!

Kerry Murphy

November 26, 2020

I will always love you dad. I’ll miss you forever. Give Mick a big hug for me up in heaven. Rest easy

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Jack White

November 26, 2020

Thanks for 50 years of true friendship. Even the bad times forced a smile to my face with you my friend.
God rest your soul. You'll always be with me my brother.
Carol, I love you.

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Calling hours

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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