Name: Calling hours for DANIEL MICHAEL MURPHY
Start: 2017-04-02T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-04-02T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Biega Funeral Home - Middletown

Daniel Michael Murphy, 75, of Durham, beloved husband of Noreen (Finnegan) Murphy, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home with family at his side. Dan was born in New Haven, son of the late Michael and Mary (Hayes) Murphy. Dan was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Navy as a submariner. He was assigned to the USS Triton, USS Becuna, USS Nautilus and the USS Skate. Prior to his retirement, Dan was employed as an electrical engineer for Southern New England Telephone and General DataCom. Dan received his engineering degree from New Haven University; he was also a 1959 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He was very active with many organizations in Durham. Dan was a charter member and a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Daniel is survived by his children, Richard Murphy (Melissa Ackerman ) of East Hampton, Tara Klupa (Patrick Klupa) of Mendon, MA, Sean Murphy (Kimberly) of Vancleave, MS, two sisters, Mary Moran of Hamden, Ann Ahamed (Dr. Sultan Ahamed) of Mystic, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday April 3, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. from the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown followed by an 10 a.m. Funeral Liturgy in Notre Dame Church, Durham. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the charity of the donor's choice. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2017.

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April 5, 2017

Our prayers go out to Dan's family. He was my LPO on Skate. He left a lasting impression on me as the consummate professional and great sailor.Sailor Rest Your Oar
Walt Jacob FTG 2 (SS)

Jayden

April 4, 2017

For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you,' declares Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope. And you will call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.' Jeremiah 29:11,12

April 4, 2017

Please take comfort in the words recorded in the bible by our heavenly Father at this time, "Matthew 5:4 reads... happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted."

April 3, 2017

Bob and I offer our sympathy for your loss. Dan was a great scout leader for our boys and a devoted parishioner of Notre Dame Church for years. We have many fond memories of Dan and the whole family. Bob and Martha Czarnecki

Paul McCracken

April 3, 2017

Tara & Family,
My deepest condolences to you all. You must be very proud of your dad for his service to his country. May he rest in peace.

Beverly Peacock-Barge

April 1, 2017

Be at peace that his time on earth was spent well serving his country, community and being a part of and raising a good family. Keep the memories close during this hard time.

Mike Devine

April 1, 2017

My condolences to the family and friends of Daniel. Another fellow Irish Submariner and Brother of the Phin. Daniel rode four (4) Boats. Two (2) Diesel and two (2) nuclear one of which is Nautilus a very distinguished man and a distinguished record in the Submarine Force and in life. I hope that Daniel will save me a seat at Fiddlers Green, he sounds like a man I'd love to meet. "Sailor rest your Oar".

Bob Biancur

April 1, 2017

Condolences to the Murphy family. We'll meet again at Fiddler's Green, mate.

Bob Biancur CT-R USN '66 - '70

maureen mcKenna

April 1, 2017

Our sympathy and prayers at this sad time. Thinking of all of the family, Dan and I were only a few weeks apart and our mothers were best of friends. Maureen and Larry McKenna

March 31, 2017

As a couple of Irish submariners I am proud to have served with you and honored to pray for the repose of your soul and condolences to your family. We have been blessed and I just ask to to hear your voice when I ask again, at the periscope, for you to put me on target.
Frank C. Fogarty, CO 1963-67

Arthur LeBlanc

March 31, 2017

As a life member of the USS Nautilus I offer my deepest condolences to Daniels family and friends. As you embark on your final patrol I salute you shipmate.
Frenchy LeBlanc
SSN 650 Chief of the Boat
USN Ret.

March 31, 2017

To Mary Moran and the Murphy family our deepest sympathy. Jane and Honoria McGuire.

Bill Dixon

March 31, 2017

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Daniel's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Daniel's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way." 2 Thess 3:16.

Daniel Michael Murphy FTG1(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Nick Nichols

March 30, 2017

To the Murphy Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Daniel's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Daniel, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS TRITON SSN-586 in 1963, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

FTG1(SS) Daniel M. Murphy
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain