Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home

1084 New Britain Avenue

West Hartford, Connecticut

Thomas Murphy Obituary

Thomas J. Murphy, 62, of Willington, CT passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital with family and friends by his side, after a short but bravely fought battle with cancer. Tom was born on May 10, 1960, to the late Richard D. Murphy and Grace T. (Driscoll) Murphy and was the youngest of four children. Tom grew up in the Elmwood section of West Hartford and graduated from Conard High School. He completed Pratt & Whitney's apprentice program and became a master Tool and Die Maker. He worked at Pratt for many years, and then worked at Wiremold for the last 29 years, until his retirement. Left behind to cherish his memory are his three sisters, Karen Murphy of Newington, Denise and her husband Robert Brown of Stafford Springs and Eileen and her husband Raymond Nye of Willington. Tom also leaves his nieces, Rebecca White and Jennifer Bryan; his nephew, Thomas Brown; his beloved great-nephew, Hudson White; his aunt Dorothy Lawless and many dearly loved cousins and second cousins. Tom lived a full and happy life. He was a history buff and loved studying the civil war; he was proud of his Irish heritage, and he loved his New York Yankees, bass fishing, golfing and taking motorcycle trips with the "Wild Hogs". But most of all he loved his family and friends. His family would like to give special thanks to all his nurses and aides at St. Francis Hospital on the 8-7 Floor for their excellent care and kindness they gave to him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 10:30am at St. Brigid Church, 1088 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Office of Radio & Television (ORTV, Inc), 15 Peach Orchard Road, Prospect, CT 06712-1052 or online at ORTV.org. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.

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

Published by Hartford Courant from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Murphy

Sponsored by the family.

Not sure what to say?





6 Entries

Thomas Traygis

September 8, 2022

A tribute to Tom, eternally a kid and a person of very high quality and morals who would help anyone who needed it! We were brought together by trade but that led to a very strong bond and shared enthusiasm for every day life, no matter how dreadful, it sometimes can seem! He will always give his best to everyone he encountered and tried to make people comfortable no matter what the situation! Unique, knowledgeable, thoughtful and friendly! Heaven awaits him and I´m sure he´ll straighten out the politics up there too! May God bless the family and the loss that they are experiencing *** His passing happened way too soon in life!
Thomas William Traygis

Mike and Jane Driscoll

September 6, 2022

I'm sure Tommy is at his field of dreams, with family and friends who went before him. Right behind home plate at Yankee stadium, watching Yankee greats from the past roam the field. Probably never losing a game. Rest in peace Tom.

Sheila and Gary

September 6, 2022

We have a lifetime of cherished memories with Tommy. Those memories will always bring a smile to our faces. I know he was sad to leave his family and friends. But I have no doubt he entered the next world with a smile on his face eager to see loved ones waiting for him. Sending all our love to Karen, Denise, Eileen, Becky, Hudson and the all the family.
Sheila and Gary

Brian Gagner

September 4, 2022

I was blessed to meet Tom when he had joined us at Wiremold. We shared many great memories together. We always stayed in touch since I had moved to the Carolinas.
Meeting up with him at his house a gathering the Wild Hogs together for a cook out.
I will truly miss his great personality and laugh.
We were very close as brothers
God bless him an family.

Nancy Driscoll

September 4, 2022

Dear Karen, Eileen, Denise and family,
I am sending my heartfelt condolences to you. I have such nice memories of growing up with Tommy. He was such a good guy and always made me laugh. I am sending you hugs, Nancy

Ed ODonnell

September 3, 2022

I worked with Tom at Pratt and Wiremold through the years just a genuine nice guy.

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results

Make a Donation
in Thomas Murphy's name

Memorial Events
for Thomas Murphy

Sep

10

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Brigid Church

1088 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT

Funeral services provided by:

Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home

1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110

How to support Thomas's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Thomas Murphy's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more