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MAURICE MURPHY Obituary

MURPHY, Maurice J. Age 88, of Milton, MA, died peacefully at home, on December 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. Mossy was born in New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland. An electrician by trade, he was a loyal member of the IBEW and an avid golfer in their retiree club. Mossy will be dearly missed by his wife, Evelyn; and children, Mary (David), Michael (Maki), Anne (Greg); and grandchildren, Addi, Elli and Benjamin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Family and friends invited. A Visiting Hour will be held at the church from 9:30-10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Greater Boston Food Bank. www.gbfb.org For details, please visit Dolan Funeral Home, at www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2025.

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Monica and Andy Healy

December 17, 2025

Condolences to Evelyn and family
Mossie will be sadly missed. May He Rest In Peac

Aoife Fallon

December 17, 2025

Sincere condolences to Evelyn and all the family on the loss of Mossy. May he rest in peace. From Mary and all the Fallons

Michael walsh

December 17, 2025

Our sincere condolences to you Evelyn and your family
We will be thinking about you

Yvonne King

December 16, 2025

My sincere condolences to you Evelyn, to Mary, David & Benjamin, to Michael & Maki, to Annie, Greg, Addi & Elli I´m thinking of you.
There was always a warm welcome from Mossy & you all, which I treasure. He will be so missed, rest in peace Mossy

Ellie & James Conneely

December 16, 2025

so sorry to hear about the passing of Mossy, a pure gentleman. Our Condolences to Evelyn and all the family.thinking of you all at this very sad time. RIP Mossy James & Ellie Conneely (Roundstone)

Dan Leavitt & Family

December 15, 2025

My condolence to the entire Murphy Family. Maurice was a great neighbor and even better human being. He will be greatly missed.

Anne Kent

December 15, 2025

Sincere sympathy to Evelyn, Mary, Michael, Anne and their families at this sad time. Fond memories of his trips to Ireland.

Liam Anne Kent and family, Terrerath.

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Service

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Saint Agatha Church

432 Adams Street, Milton, MA 02186

Dec

18

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Saint Agatha Church

432 Adams Street, Milton, MA 02186

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Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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