Patrick J. Murphy

Patrick J. Murphy, 69, a South Scranton resident, died Saturday morning in Allied Rehab at Moses Taylor Hospital. His wife of almost 40 years is the former Mary Kay Moran.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Marcella McGee Murphy. He was a member of St. John Neumann Parish, was a graduate of South Scranton Central Catholic High School, received his bachelor's degree in science and sociology from the University of Scranton and received his master's degree in public administration from Marywood College. He was formerly employed by Patrick Outdoor Media, he initiated Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Lackawanna County, and he retired from Private Brands Specialty Inc. He was a member of the St. Patrick's Parade Association of Lackawanna County, where he was past president, historian and was the "Voice" of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. He was a board member of Shamrock Heart Foundation. He was an officer and veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion. Pat was an avid golfer, coached sports and cherished his time spent with his grandson, Ben, and late canine companion, Jack. He loved singing and dancing anywhere at anytime. Pat was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son who will be deeply missed.

The family wishes to thank all the doctors and staff of Moses Taylor Hospital and Allied Rehab of Moses Taylor Hospital.

Also surviving are daughters, Bridget Hunter and husband, E.T.; Caitlin Murphy and Kathleen Murphy, all of Scranton, his grandson, Benjamin Patrick Hunter; sisters, Mary Agnes Cawley Salley and husband, Charles, Summerville, S.C.; and Elaine Stahl, Scranton; brothers, Michael Murphy and James Murphy and wife, Sylvia, all of Scranton; also, brothers-in-law, Joseph Moran and wife, Eileen, Moosic; Robert Moran Jr. and wife, Lori, Scranton; and Michael Moran, New Columbia; his sisters-in-law, Eileen Eiden, Scranton; and Carol Naples and husband, Robert Jr., Wyoming; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles (Corky) Murphy Jr.; and a brother-in-law, James Stahl; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert Sr. and Ann Cannon Moran.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the August J. Haas Funeral Home Inc., 202 Pittston Ave., Scranton, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Nativity of Our Lord Church, St. John Neumann Parish, 633 Orchard St., to be celebrated by the Rev. Michael Bryant, pastor. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery.

Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18503. To leave an online condolence, visit www.augusthaasfuneralhome.com.