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FURPHY
Mr. William, 76, passed away October 13, 2014 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL.
He was born in Bronx, NY and lived in Sebastian, FL coming from Haworth, NJ.
William was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, FL.
He was a member of the Sheet Metal Local Union #28, NY; charter member of the Dumont Elks Lodge #2593, NJ; retired member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary; Knight of Columbus Council #8009.
Survivors include wife of 54 years, Joan M. Furphy of Sebastian, FL; sons, William Furphy Jr. (Esther) of New Bern, NC, John Furphy (Delia) of Las Vegas, NV, Andrew Furphy (Deborah) of Aberdeen, NJ, Daniel Furphy (Scott) of Fair Lawn, NJ and Michael Furphy (Kelly) of Sebastian, FL; sister, Margaret Fitzgerald (John) of North Hollywood, CA; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 in memory of William Furphy.
Visitation will be held 4-7 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, FL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, FL. Interment will follow at Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian, FL.
A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Furphy
Denise Moss( Furphy)
January 19, 2015
I never knew your dad..I was looking for army details about my dad, William Furphy who was also married to his wife Joan and came across this page.
I am sure there is a family link...I send my sincere condolences to your family from England.
SALLY & ED VIALONGA
October 17, 2014
To the Furphy Family, sorry for your lost. I know and worked with John and Delia, also got to know Cassandra.
October 16, 2014
To Mom and family,
my deepest condolences my thoughts and prayers are with all of you on the passing of Pop,he was a good man and will be missed greatly. I loved him and will miss him greatly.
Much Love,
Susan Werba
October 16, 2014
Dear Furphy Family, Christopher and I regret that we could not attend the service today. Kris fondly remembers talking with Mr. Furphy for hours on end! I wish that I had met him; we are so grateful that Bill Jr. was Best Man at our wedding 4 years ago. Blessings for all of you. Sincerely, Kris and Dawn Haggblom
October 16, 2014
Joan and family,
Vinny and I and all the Pesces send you our deepest sympathy. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Teresa and Vinny
catherine monahan
October 16, 2014
my sympathy goes out to all the family.
Angela Sawyer
October 14, 2014
I love you all with all my heart. I'm sorry it's been too long. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeff Salzman
October 14, 2014
Dan and family,
There are no words at a time like this. Ricardo and I are so very sorry for the passing of your father. Our thoughts go out to you and your extended family.
Much love,
Jeff and Ricardo
Marty Pelta
October 14, 2014
Very sorry for your loss.
Dave Epstein
October 14, 2014
My sincerest condolences during this difficult time
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