James "Denny" Murphy

James "Denny" Murphy obituary

James "Denny" Murphy

James Murphy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. - Newfane on Sep. 20, 2025.

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James "Denny" Murphy entered into rest on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was born in Lockport, NY on July 18, 1945, son of the late James and Elinor Kronenberg Murphy. Denny served in the U.S. Air Force. He is among the last of the ramblers, gamblers, cowboys and hippies and was an avid hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman, dog trainer and music lover.

Denny is survived by his daughters, Erin Rose (Chase Smith) Murphy and Desiree (Chris) Bibb, grandchildren, Ella Rose Murphy Smith, Alec Chase Murphy Smith, Lexi and Lacy, 6 great grandchildren, devoted ex-wife Judy Murphy and cousin Bobby Kronenberg.

Family and friends may call at the Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY on Monday, September 29, 2025 from 5-7pm where a memorial service will be held at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an animal rescue of your choice is Denny's name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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