Katherine P. Murphy

   Katherine (Kay) Picillo Murphy of Hull, passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side on March 10, 2024. Katherine was born in the  North End on Endicott Street, Boston, MA, on June 15th 1922.  She spent time with her papanoni and siblings at 87 George Street, Roxbury, MA at their variety store.  She spent many years in Manhattan with her sister Terry Qualitero, John and her brother Jimmy Picillo. Katherine was the wife of  Joseph “Jerry” Murphy for 51 years. They spent time in North Carolina and Boston before settling in Hull in 1969 to raise their family.

     Katherine had a good work ethic, having worked aboard a cruise line in Europe in the 1950’s. Also worked at Raytheon, and the famous "Al’s Spaghetti House" on Nantasket Beach as a waitress. She also worked at Lady Grace in Braintree for over 20 years while living at Gaslight Village in Weymouth with her husband. In her later years she loved attending her grandchildren's athletic events throughout their school years. She was also well known for socializing at events with her daughter and son on Nantasket beach and dining at local restaurants. Katherine will certainly be missed by many and was loved by all. She was a sweet soul, salt of the earth, and our blessing.

    Katherine is predeceased by her parents Michele and Pasqualina (Perrotta) Picillo, her husband Joseph Murphy, and siblings James Picillo, Alba Squire, Mary Delmonico and Terry Qualitero.

   She is survived by her two loving children Michael and  Michelle Murphy: her sister Florence Frasca and her family;  many nieces and nephews and  three grandchildren, Corey, Kelsey, Alexander and great grandchildren Alana and Camdyn.

      Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the visitation for Katherine on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 12-2 PM in the C.C. Shepherd Funeral Home located at 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth. A funeral service will take place immediately following the visitation at 2pm. Donations may be made in Katherine's memory to  The Hospice of Norwell at www.NVNA.org.