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Dennis John Murphy BPD Retired

1938 - 2022

Dennis John Murphy BPD Retired obituary, 1938-2022, Boston, MA

BORN

1938

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street

West Roxbury, Massachusetts

Dennis Murphy Obituary

of Sarasota Florida and Boston passed away in the comfort of his family on May 25, 2022. Born in Boston on June 12, 1938, the son of the late Michael and Mary Murphy. Cherished husband of Barbara O'Toole. Loving father of Maura Hoag, Dennis Murphy, Dr. Michele Boucher, Ellen Quigley and Donna Toomey. Proud grandfather of Brittany, Madelin, Emily, Jack, Michael and Nate. He was the brother of the late Ellen Curley. He proudly served in the USMC from 1955 to 1959 and the Boston Police Department from 1966 to 2003 attaining the rank of Sergeant. Relatives are friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Monday June 6, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) 1545 Tremont Street, Boston at 10 o'clock. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dennis' memory to the Boston Police Relief Association, 1249 Hyde Park Ave, Boston MA 02136 or at www.bostonpolicerelief.org. For directions and to leave a condolence message for the family, please visit: gormleyfuneral.com

William J. Gormley Funeral Service

617-323-8600



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Published by Boston Herald on Jun. 1, 2022.

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editha murphy

December 24, 2023

loving father of 5 children.grandfather to 6

Karen Flynn and family

June 4, 2022

I can't believe our life long friend has passed. You will remain in our hearts and prayers. God bless you Barbara and family. Love

Bill Murray

June 1, 2022

Condolences to Dennis's Family . Worked with Dennis in Roxbury and at Dist. 14 in Brighton , one great character who I always liked , a funny and compassionate cop ..... Godspeed old friend !

Bill Carroll

June 1, 2022

Dennis was a great friend and a great cop, I loved working with him and for him, Rest In Peace my friend.

Mike Casey

June 1, 2022

Sgt. Murphy,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for when you served with the USMC and later for the citizens of Boston when you served served with the BPD. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC `85-`89

Adele E Logan

May 31, 2022

My sincere condolences and prayers to Barbara and Dennis's family.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

5

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Jun

6

Funeral

8:30 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Jun

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church)

1545 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

Funeral services provided by:

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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