George Brian Murphy

George Brian Murphy obituary, Sanford, FL

George Brian Murphy

George Murphy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory - R. Lee Williams Chapel on Sep. 17, 2024.
On Friday, August 30, 2024, Brian Murphy, loving son, brother, and father of 2 children, passed away at the age of 59 in DeBary, Florida. Brian was born on April 1, 1965, in Springfield, Ohio to Gerard Murphy and Linda (Spencer Murphy) MacReynolds. Shortly after birth, he moved with his family to Orlando, Florida. He graduated from Bishop Moore Catholic High School in 1983 where he played football and soccer. He graduated from the University of Central Florida, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Brian was a devoted father to his two daughters, Madison and Maeghan. He enjoyed coaching the girls in several sports including softball and golf. He spent much time with his daughters instilling in them a love for the outdoors. They share his keen sense of humor and thirst for knowledge.
Though he refused to fly, Brian loved to travel and visit new places, once driving from Florida to the west
coast for a vacation. He enjoyed cooking, golf, fishing, hunting, snow skiing, and camping. He truly loved the outdoors. He was an accomplished grill master and was skillful with a smoker, providing many hearty meals to his fellow campers on his annual camping trips to North Carolina.
Brian had a lengthy career of over 30 years with Siemens Energy in a variety of roles, from engineer to system administrator. He also completed training for and volunteered as an Auxiliary Trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol for several years, an honor and vocation he cherished.
Brian was preceded in death by his father, Gerard. He is survived by his mother Linda, step-father Randy, brother Sean, and daughters Madison and Maeghan.
A funeral service will be held Friday, September 20, 2024, in the Chapel at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church on Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL at 10:30 AM.
Committal of remains will follow at Queen of Angels Catholic Cemetery on Dike Road in Winter Park.
A lunch reception will follow at San Pedro Spiritual Development Center in the St. Anthony of Padua Main Hall. San Pedro Spiritual Development Center is co-located with the cemetery. The hall is a short walk or drive from the cemetery.

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