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Michael B. Murphy, age 53 of Fairfield, beloved husband of Kimberly Kral Murphy and devoted father of Micaela and Shane Murphy passed away tragically Sunday, August 27, 2017. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Dr. Robert J. and Margaret Mary Murphy, Michael was raised in Huntington and had been a Fairfield resident for many years. He was a 1982 graduate of Fairfield College Preparatory School, received his Bachelor's degree from Marist College and an MBA from the University of New Haven. Michael was Vice President and General Manager of Alinabal in Milford. Mike was a member of the Gaelic American Club, the Patterson Club and the South Benson Marina. He served on the Board of Directors of Goodwill, the Gaelic American Club and the Connecticut Irish Open Scholarship Committee where he worked tirelessly chairing their Annual Irish Open Golf Tournament. Mike was a three-time recipient of the prestigious B.O.Y. Award. Mike had a tremendous love for music, especially Bruce Springsteen, the Red Sox, his family roots in Ireland, being on the golf course and celebrating any occasion with his family. He treasured his frequent trips to Ireland and spending time with his many friends. In addition to his loving wife Kim, and his children Micaela and Shane, he is survived by beloved brothers and sisters, Robert J. Murphy, Jr. and his wife Colleen of Lordship, Timothy F. Murphy of Stratford, Maura C. West and her husband Mark of Mequon, WI and Kathleen A. Dumouchel and her husband John of Walpole, MA; his loving in-laws, Richard F. and Vivian Kral of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Fairfield; two brothers-in-law, Richard F. Kral, Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Greenwich and Christopher J. Kral and his wife Lisa of Fairfield and 22 beloved nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 1, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Prior calling hours have been omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michael's memory may be made to the family of Chris Hughes. Chris was a dear friend who also died tragically in a boating accident. Michael, Kim, Micaela and Shane believed strongly in giving back to others. We believe Michael would be deeply touched by your generosity to them. Checks may be mailed in honor of Michael Murphy to the Hughes Memorial Fund, 16 Sunset Ave., Trumbull, CT 06611 or through the following link: https://www.plumfund.com/memorial-fund/murphy. For further information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com.
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February 26, 2018
~Cindi Baricko
Evan Bokor
September 21, 2017
Dear Kim, Micaela and Shane:
I am shocked and deeply saddened by Mike's sudden passing. Mike was a wonderful person and I am sure he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
I've known you all for many years and I can only offer my deepest condolences on Mike's passing. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Lenoci
September 11, 2017
Dear Kim and children,
Deepest sympathy on your great loss. Our
hearts and prayers are with you.
Al Sr, Carol, Al Jr and Paul
September 5, 2017
We celebrate Mike's life and remember his kindness to everyone. He reflected the perfect way of Honor. No finer man walked this earth or lived in our Fair Acres neighborhood. Love and God Bless, Jim and Linda Crowley
David Jorgensen
September 5, 2017
With deepest sympathy to the family on Michael's tragic loss. In addition to being a treasured family man, he was an honorable business partner, and an asset to the community. Mike will truly be missed by all his friends at Mercury Marine.
Diane Costello
September 4, 2017
Kim, Micaela and Shane, I am so sorry Frank just called me. I did not know Please let me know if I could do any thing at all. Diane Costello (203) 326-0452 [email protected]
David Turner
September 4, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Murphy family. Mike was a great leader and benefactor for the Goodwill mission, and full of positive energy. I am grateful for the honor of working with him on our Board for many years.
September 3, 2017
Dear Kim, Micaela, Shane, and the entire family, I could never put into words my sadness for you all. I loved knowing Mike and working with him for 23 years. He treated everyone with great respect and kindness. I will miss him so very much. Mike would sometimes ask me to pray for him and his family when going through somthing difficult and I was always so honored to do so. I will continue those prayers for all of you. You all will be together again, may that bring you much comfort and strength. Love to you all - Jan and Chuck Levesque
Sandy Zemola
September 2, 2017
Dear Kim and family I am so sorry for your sudden loss of Michael. My prayers are with all of you, may the Lord Jesus comfort all you.
Doug & Sheila Marchetti
September 1, 2017
Kim and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy who always lit up a room. May his spirit and smile continue to live in each of you.
September 1, 2017
So sorry to hear about Michael. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Murphy family.
Maureen Morrissey Mettus
Tim Crader
September 1, 2017
Murph - we will miss you at our gigs - but we will learn a Springsteen song for you and play it at our next Gig on 9/30/17 - Spencers Marina, Milford. Tim the Bass Player!
Alice Dias
September 1, 2017
RIP Mike You'll be terribly missed.
Scott H
September 1, 2017
Our hearts are broken today. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. The world would be a better place if we could all be just a small percentage of the man Mike was.
Dennis & Terry Agrella
September 1, 2017
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Mike will be greatly missed by all that knew him. As former employees from Alinabal he was a pleasure to work for.
Karla (Mangines) Brennan
August 31, 2017
May the love of friends & family and your faith in The Lord carry you through your grief. Karla (Mangines) Brennan.
Barbara & Terry Crawford
August 31, 2017
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you, your children and the entire Murphy family. Mike was a true gentleman. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care
julius friese
August 31, 2017
I was very sorry to learn of Michael's passing. My prayers go out to Kim and the children and the entire Murphy family. Michael was a good person.
Holly and Lou Rinaldi
August 31, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and the Murphys. May God give you peace and guidance through this most difficult time. Hugs Kim.
Meghan Shannon
August 31, 2017
Having many fond memories of Michael, our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and the Trautman family. I am sure he is reunited with his friend and his parents in Heaven.
Rob Urgo
August 31, 2017
Tim, condolences to you and your family
August 31, 2017
Our Deepest Condolences to the Family
Bodycote Worcester Team
Ron Bracalente
August 31, 2017
To the Murphy family, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
The Gavin Family
August 31, 2017
We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. Words fall short of expressing our sorrow for your loss.
Michelle Giacobbe
August 31, 2017
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a kind, full of life and friend to all person who always had a smile to share. Prayers to Kim, the children and the Murphy's. Cherish the wonderful memories. Mike will always be in your heart and by your side. Michelle and Neal
Jack & Lorraine Sheehan
August 31, 2017
Our deepest sincere sympathy to Kim , Michaela , Shane and all Michael's loving family... God Bless..
Barbara DeTullio
August 31, 2017
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to our SJHS Alumns and the entire family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara and Norman DeTullio
Shaun and Bob Amberg
August 31, 2017
Our deepest condolences to Kim,Michaela, Shane and all of the Family at this difficult time. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Shaun Amberg
August 31, 2017
Deepest condolences to Kim,Michaela,Shane and all of your family at this difficult time. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Shaun and Bob Amberg
Chris McPadden
August 31, 2017
Our condolence, prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love the McPadden family. I know we will all be reunited.
Tom & Jean EINIG
August 31, 2017
Our Prayers are with the Murphy family at this difficult time,please accept our sincerest condolences.
Tom& Jean Einig
August 31, 2017
Our Prayers are with YOU Kim an Family.
John Gildea
August 30, 2017
To the entire Murhpy Clan, so sorry for your loss. Mike was a truly good and thoughtful person and his memory will live on.
Ann Marie Brucia
August 30, 2017
Prayers to Kim, Michaela and Shane and our deepest condolences. Mike was a robust genuine soul and we are deeply saddened for your entire family for your loss.
~Ann Marie, Evan, Grant and Abigail Brucia
C Carroll
August 30, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Mike was a great man, and the world is a lesser place for his passing.
Jack Dinsdale
August 30, 2017
I pray that God is holding Mike's family in the palm of His hands throughout their sadness. Such a wonderful, respectful young man, Mike is missed by all who know him.
August 30, 2017
Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond memories give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ms Porter
Kelly Boag
August 30, 2017
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss.
We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Kelly Boag(Deacon), Cliff and sons
Ronald Kearns
August 30, 2017
The Kearns family send you our deepest condolences on your lose. He is a great guy
John Fredrickson
August 30, 2017
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing, my condolences go out to the entire Murphy family. I worked at Alinabal for more than 8 years, and everyone that knew Mike realized just how great a guy he was. My thoughts and prayers go out.
John Szablewicz
August 30, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Murphy family. Michael was one of my students in the Prep Class of '82. I will always remember his warm smile and his positive and upbeat personality - a great guy.
Kurt and Heather von Brauchitsch
August 30, 2017
Kim, Micaela and Shane - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mike was always a pleasure when I ran into him - always a smile and a kind word. May the wonderful memories you all have help you all during this difficult time. Our love, prayers and thoughts are will all of you.
❤ - Kurt, Heather, Monika, Katharina, AJ and Mia von Brauchitsch
Donna Roupe (Bonnell)
August 30, 2017
Kim I am so sorry for your loss. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John Dobos Jr.
August 30, 2017
Proverbs 13:20, Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise. That is the way Murph lived his life. I am proud to have walked with him. My prayers are with all of you. A life well lived, but gone too soon. We will take it from here. Love ya
Alexis Harrison
August 30, 2017
Sending love, prayers and peace during this difficult time.
Vincent Keelan
August 30, 2017
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Murphy family. A great guy who could light up a room and was friends with everyone. An Irish toast to Murph from the Left Coast. God Bless.
Rich Strouse
August 30, 2017
I'm shocked and saddened by the news of Mike's passing. I worked with him 20 yrs ago at Alinabal. He was a wonderful person and co-worker. This is truly a loss for everyone that had the privilege to know and work with him. My prayers are with the Murphy family during this most difficult time.
Mirabile Family
August 30, 2017
Sending our Love, Prayers & Condolences. Such a wonderful person.
Linda Bloszko
August 30, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Mike's family and friends. May God hold him close and may He give you peace during this most difficult time. God Bless and RIP Mike
Central Resources
August 30, 2017
To the Murphy family,
In Christian sympathy to your family as we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindi Svec
August 30, 2017
Dear entire" MURPHY FAMILY,"
WE WHERE DEEPLY SADDENED TO HERE OF MICHAEL'S PASSING.
Our thghts &prayers are with each of u during this time. Please cherish all the beautiful memories .& KNOW HOW MANY LIVEs he touched along the way. God bless ALL& RIP MIKE
Kimball &Cindi Svec
August 30, 2017
To the entire Murphy family,
sending you our love and prayers at this difficult time.
Allie and Mickey
Annette Gosselin
August 30, 2017
Dear Kim, my deepest condolences to you and your family. My heart is breaking for you, please know that you are all in my heart, thoughts and prayers!❤
Alice Dias
August 30, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Murphy family. May the love of your friends and family carry you thru this difficult time. He will truly be missed by his Alinabal Family.
Bill Motherway
August 30, 2017
What a great, great guy. You, his family, must be extremely proud to have had Mike as a husband and father.
John Wilson
August 30, 2017
To Kim and the entire Murphy and Kral families, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was devastated to hear about Murph's passing and in the past few days I have been remembering times at the beach and HBCC where we would be laughing nonstop. It was hard not to laugh or smile when Murph was around. Gone way too soon, but Cheers Murph to a life well lived!...Juice.
Jim Coyle
August 30, 2017
I still don't believe you are gone. A wonderful man and family person who, along with Bob, made your father and mother so proud. Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed by family and more friends that you could ever have imagined.
Brian Hughes
August 30, 2017
Rest in Peace, Michael
Scott Targowski
August 30, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Murph will be deeply missed!
Tom & Janice Adamchek
August 30, 2017
Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Murphy family during this devastating time. May God bless you all.
Carl Larouche
August 30, 2017
Kim, Shane and family, very sorry to hear about Michael. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
August 30, 2017
So sorry for your loss, may his memory be a blessing
Vin Gianfredi
August 30, 2017
The most deepest sorrow for the entire Murphy family during this most difficult time for losing such a great man.
I will truly miss him.
Dawn Olson
August 30, 2017
Kim, Micaela and Shane,
My heart breaks for the three of you and Mike's family. Mike always made sure to say Hi with a big grin whenever I saw him around town. He was truly one of the "good guys".
Dawn Olson
Debra Robinson-Gaglione
August 30, 2017
I'm so sorry for the loss of Mike! He will be truly missed at Alinabal!!! May God watch over his family and friends and provide comfort to you!!! RIP Mike!!!
August 30, 2017
To the entire Murphy family, words can not express the deep deep sorrow we feel for you, and all your friends along with Michael's friends. Michael was a very lovable individual who always gave of himself. He does not know it but during my wife's and my family loss he was so comforting and encouraging I will never forget that. Even when I saw him two weeks ago here at Great River he gave me a big hug and wanted to know how my family was doing. With much love Jackie, Jamie, Stone and I send or deepest condolences and want you to know he is in our prayers. God Bless !!
The Appelbergs.
Judi Back
August 30, 2017
Rest in Peace~~Michael
Condolences, prayers and blessings to the Murphy Family
Sincerely,
Ms. Back,8th gr. teacher
August 30, 2017
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Murphy family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.
Michael and Lori D'Amico
Maureen Fracassini
August 30, 2017
To all of Mike's family,
My deepest condolences on your tragic loss. Mike was a good man with a ready smile. He will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.
Maureen (Reidy)Fracassini
felix rivera
August 30, 2017
I knew him he was a very nice person
Gerri Chadderton
August 30, 2017
My heart goes out to the Murphy family. Our Alinabal family will not be the same without Mike.He always greeted everyone and said hello with his beautiful smile. RIP Mike
Robert Streb
August 30, 2017
Kim and family, may God hold you tight and provide his comfort to you during this difficult time. With sincere sympathies, Colleen & Bob Streb
Julie and Thor vanderblue
August 29, 2017
Our love and prayers are with Kim, Micaela and Shane during this difficult time...and always. Heaven got a whole lot brighter with the laughter and spirit of Michael...we will feel him in the salty wind and see him in the sunsets on the shore as he watches over his family from up above. with love, the vanderblue family
Rick and Nancy Church
August 29, 2017
To Kim and the entire family, Our deepest sympathies on your loss. This is a loss for all of us. We loved "Murph" and each of you. Mike will be missed.
Madeline Migliorini
August 29, 2017
I hope that Clarence plays his sax for you in heaven
I will miss talking with you about Bruce
Love to your family and may they find the strength to get through this loss
August 29, 2017
Dear Kim, Micaela, & Shane
We were so sorry and sad to hear of your loss. We will continue to pray and keep your family in our thoughts. Anne(Zecchi) & Jerry Hamel
August 29, 2017
As life time family friends of Mike's (growing up at Bronson CC together) and Fairfield neighbors, we are devastated by this...we are holding you all in constant prayer and love that you find comfort in knowing Mike is looking down on us all from the beautiful and peaceful shores of heaven - God bless and Much love - Tory and Nicole (Hoekenga)Russo & family
August 29, 2017
Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you, Micaela and Shane in my thoughts and will continue to pray for all of you during this very difficult time.
Barbara Kick Terrell
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
August 30, 2017
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