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Timothy Murphy Obituary
DUKE CENTER - Timothy J. "Murph" Murphy, 56, of Main Street, passed away Sunday (June 3, 2012) at Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital following a brief illness.
Born Nov. 15, 1955, in Bradford, he was a son of William and Dolores Nick Murphy. On Nov. 5, 1994, in the Transfiguration Church in Olean, he married Elizabeth Rakus, who survives.
Tim was a 1972 graduate of Smethport High School and later attended Edinboro State College. He had resided in Duke Center since 1994.
He was employed by Clearfield Hardware, where he worked in sporting goods sales. Later, he owned and operated Murphy's Law in Rixford for 18 years; he was then employed by NAPA Auto Parts as an outside sales representative until his illness.
Tim was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Eldred, where he was a lector; he was also a member of the Little Nippers of Otto Township, a member and past president of the Keating Sportsman's club, a past coach of the Nippers Baseball League and was active in Legion Baseball.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Zachary and Matthew Murphy, both at home; his mother, Dolores Rosenswie of Smethport; three brothers, Michael (Elizabeth) Murphy of Glenshaw, Robert (Judi) Murphy of Smethport and William (Heather) Murphy of Cherokee, N.C.; as well as several nieces and nephews and numerous aunts and uncles.
Tim was preceded in death by his father and his stepfather, Edward Rosenswie.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Frame Funeral Home in Eldred. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Raphael's Church with the Rev. Thomas E. Brown and the Rev. Brian Vossler as con-celebrants. Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany, N.Y. The Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tim Murphy Scholarship Fund through the Little Nippers, Stone's Buddies from Women and Children's Hospital in Buffalo or the Kevin House in Buffalo.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Murphy
Joel Nick
May 31, 2020
Missing you, Tim.
June 27, 2012
to all of Tim's family ~
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Many wonderful childhood memories in Smethport with Tim. We share in your great loss.
The Conkle kids ~ Suzanne, John, Carol, Steven, Joan, and families
Robbie Renninger
June 11, 2012
A great friend who taught me how to truly enjoy life,you will be sadly missed,my friend
Robbie Renninger
Lynda Murphy
June 10, 2012
Sending the family prayers filled with peace, comfort and healing. Godspeed! Lynda Murphy
Gerald Rains
June 9, 2012
As a great friend, and my turkey hunting mentor you will be missed by your family and friends
Sharon Covert
June 8, 2012
In our hearts your smile lives on...
Joel Nick
June 7, 2012
Though I cannot recall the last time I saw Tim, I feel a great sense of loss at his passing. Please accept my condolences and know that we are praying for you all.
Michele Angevine Zapel
June 6, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. Tim was a wonderful person and huge supporter of and asset to the community. He will be dearly missed.
Jill Nick Carcia
June 6, 2012
My sweet cousin's quick laugh and warm smile were infectious. I celebrate his life and will cherish many fond memories.
Sending my heartfelt love to all.
June 6, 2012
Such a great loss to family and all friends. Tim was always the life of the party. He will greatly missed by all his classmates of 1973.
6 West Staff Roswell Park
June 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marge LaFond
June 5, 2012
I am so sorry, what a loss. My prayers, and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask, Marge
Denny Jerome
June 5, 2012
I'm very sorry to hear of Tims passing.He was a great guy & every time I seen him he spoke fondly of his kids. He was my favorite saleman, and I will miss him and his smile!
June 5, 2012
I have been truly blessed to have crossed paths with Tim. He always had a warm smile and big hug ready for the taking. I have many wonderful memories and will cherish every one. I will truly miss Tim. Cinderella
Sandy Morris
June 4, 2012
Very sorry to learn of Tim's passing. He was a really nice guy, made me laugh a lot. I have lots of fond memories of him.
Sandy (McAnallen) Morris
Jim Pransky
June 4, 2012
I have fond memories of Tim. We rode the school bus together in elementary school, picking him up at his Indian Creek home. I remember being sad when he moved, but fortunately we remained friends as we competed on the baseball fields and basketball courts. A couple of years ago, he stopped over at my Mom's after mass and my wife and I were able to have a nice visit with Tim and his wife. Despite the distance between our homes, I've always considered Tim a friend and I know the entire community will miss him very much. Special thoughts to his wife, kids, family members and all the people who were fortunate to be a part of his life. I will miss this good man.
June 4, 2012
Murph, you're really going to be missed buddy.
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