Richard J. Murphy Jr.

Richard J. "Murph" Murphy Jr., 78 A longtime resident of Claymont, DE and a former Delaware County, PA resident Richard J. "Murph" Murphy Jr., 78, died on December 7, 2011 at The Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park, PA. Mr. Murphy was a resident of Claymont, DE the last 35 years. He was employed as a plumber working with Local # 690 in Philadelphia for many years until his retirement. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army. Survivors: His daughter Bernadette Boudreau and her husband Steven of St. Petersburg, FL; his sons Richard Murphy III and his wife Deborah of Townsend, DE and Dennis Murphy and his wife Dianna of West Chester, PA; his brothers Edward, John, and Francis Murphy; his sisters Roseanne Rockwell and Mary Swan; his grandchildren Sean, Marissa, William, Jessica, Kevin and Colin. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday December 11th at 3:30 PM at The Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, PA. Visitation Sunday 2 to 3:30 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Condolences: www.griffithfuneralchapel.com