Sean Murphy

1966 - 2024

Sean Murphy
11/11/1966 - 11/18/2024
Sean Edward Murphy, aged 58, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Redwood City, CA on Tuesday, November 17. Born in Toledo, OH, Sean was the cherished son of Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of Greenwich, CT, where he spent his early adult years.
Sean carved out a notable career as a fixed income sales executive, contributing his expertise to prestigious Wall Street firms including Merrill Lynch, UBS, Knight Capital, and most recently, Messirow Finance. His academic journey was equally distinguished, beginning at Maumee Valley Country Day School in Toledo, and North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, IL. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Rollins College, furthered his education at the American School in Paris, and completed an MBA at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Mr. Murphy is survived by his parents; three sons, Ryan Murphy, a student at the University of Colorado Boulder, Brendan Murphy, a real estate finance analyst in Manhattan, New York City and Keane Murphy, a student at Syracuse University; sister, Courtney Murphy, also of Manhattan; brother, Jason Murphy and Irena Gjoni, Darien CT; nephew, Connor Murphy, also of Manhattan; niece, Alexandra Murphy, Dallas TX.; uncle and aunt, Frank and Gerri Galus, Manchester NH; and numerous cousins, friends and colleagues.
An avid athlete, Sean lettered in three sports during his high school years and maintained a lifelong passion for sports, particularly for the Chicago Cubs and Bears. His dedication extended beyond personal interests as he devotedly supported his three sons in their various activities, often coaching their teams. Sean cherished spending time with his sons, especially enjoying rounds of golf together during weekends. He was a low handicap golfer, and an accomplished skier and tennis player who greatly enjoyed his weekly tennis tournaments in San Carlos, CA. His tennis community was a great joy to him. He deeply enjoyed the closeness he shared with all his family, especially celebrating holidays.
Known for his ability to connect and mediate, Sean was described as a bridge builder who dedicated himself to assisting others with their opportunities and challenges. At the time of his passing, he was planning to relocate back to Greenwich.
Sean's life was marked by his profound commitment to his family, his career, and his community. Sean always made people feel better about themselves. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Memorial services are being planned for mid December in Greenwich, CT. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to North Shore Country Day School, 310 Green Bay Road, Winnetka IL 60093, or a charity of choice, honoring Sean's legacy of generosity and community support.