Richard Woodward "Dick" Murphy

RICHARD WOODWARD "DICK" MURPHY Age 54, Chef Extraord inaire, of Paso Robles, formerly of Sherman Oaks, California, died Sunday, August 13, 2006. He is survived by five brothers, William of Indio, Dennis of Arcadia, John of Brea, Patrick of Pasadena and Timothy of Pasadena; three sisters, Beth Montanio of Fullerton, Kathy Bonelli of Paso Robles, and Laura Green of Alpharetta, Georgia; 25 nieces and nephews; two great nieces. Born January 7, 1952 in Los Angeles, California, Richard spent his childhood in Sherman Oaks with his nine siblings where he attende d St. Cyril's School; he was a member of Crespi High School's Class of 1971; followed by graduation from Johnson & Wales College. He trained as a chef with Scandia Restaurant, and worked for 30 years in restaurants, pastry distrubutor for Bon Apetite and chef at many Corporate Country Clubs of America. He could do it all! Chef Dick's greatest joy was entertaining his family and friends with beautiful meals. He was an avid golfer and shared his family's love of sports, bbq and friends. Funeral serv ices will take place 11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 17, 2006, at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel and Mausoleum, 5835 West Slauson Ave., Culver City. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made in his name to Villa Esperanza Services, 2116 East Villa St., Pasadena, CA 91107, or to Loyola High School for the Rev. Lawrence B. Murphy, S.J. Endowed Scholarship (note on check memo) c/o John Baker, VP Development, Loyola High School, 1901 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 20006.