Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy obituary, Batavia, NY

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy Obituary

Visit the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home - Batavia website to view the full obituary.
Batavia - Michael Murphy, 70 of Batavia passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at his home in Batavia.

Michael was born Saturday, April 3rd, 1954 in Syracuse, New York, a son of the late James and Adalade (Anson) Murphy. He was family oriented and lived for his children and grandchildren.

Michael worked his entire life supporting and loving his family. He worked at jobs like Twin Fair, and Darien Lake Security for 33 years, ALL Seasons for over 20 years, and as of recently, worked as a Customer Representative for AidVantage.

In his free time he enjoyed playing with his grandkids , gardening, making candles, decorating for Christmas with his family and attending church at St. Joseph's in Batavia.

Michael is the loving husband of Rhonda (Black) Murphy for over 40 years.

Surviving are his loving wife; children, Michael Murphy, David Murphy, Rachael Murphy, James Murphy, Mary (Joshua Schulik) Murphy; and Daughter in Law Nicole Seppe; grandchildren, Kailyn Murphy, Eli Alwardt, Annaleigh Alwardt, Maddox Rich and David Murphy; siblings, Jim Murphy (Cheri Murphy), Tom Murphy, Dan Murphy (Liz Murphy), Marianne Wortman and Pat Murphy.

In death Michael is reunited with his parents; grandson, Aiden Murphy; brother in law, Rob Wortman; and mother-in-law Rosemary Hawley.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, June 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 am on Tuesday, June 18 at St. Joseph's Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main Street, Batavia. Burial will immediately follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

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

H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home - Batavia

403 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020

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