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Joseph Edward Murphy
Joseph Edward Murphy, age 94, of Vienna, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Joseph was born June 15, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the third of 10 children born to Joseph and Kathleen Murphy.He had a wonderful childhood in Brooklyn, NY and Milford, PA. After graduating from Brooklyn Prep. High School, he joined the Marine Corps at the end of World War II. After a year at Brown University, he attended St. Christopher's Seminary in London, Ontario. Rather than becoming a priest, he joined the Central Intelligence Agency where he had a distinguished career. He met the love of his life, Molly there, and they married in 1962. They raised two children. Joseph retired in 1986, though he continued to work until 2017. He was an active and proud member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and River Bend Golf and Country Club. He is survived by his wife Molly, his son Joe (Erin) and his daughter Beth (Tom) and his four grandchildren, whom he loved very much.A visitation will be held on Wednesday June 30 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Murphy Funeral home, 1102 W. Broad St. in Falls Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday July 1 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel 8601 Wolftrap Rd. in Vienna. Burial will be at a later date in Fairfax Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Capital Caring Hospice or Our Lady of Good Counsel. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.murphy-fh.com for the Murphy family.
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Kathy and Paul Degutis
July 1, 2021
We are so grateful to have known Joe Murphy. He was a true light in the world and a good and great man who inspired with his example of love and Christianity. We are grateful and blessed by his presence in our lives. May he rest in eternal life.
Blazich Family
June 30, 2021
Condolences to Mrs. Murphy and family.
David Gerberich
June 29, 2021
My condolences to Aunt Molly, Beth, Joe and their families. Uncle Joe will surely be missed.
Uncle Joe had a long and memorable life. I truly enjoyed talking with him when they visited for Christmas and family gatherings. It was interesting hearing about everything from Gary Francis Powers to Joe Paterno. A highlight was when Uncle Joe took me to a Steeler's Redskin's game at RFK.
A lot of memories, our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Davdi Bennett
June 29, 2021
Christmas in Mt Joy was always great and getting to see Uncle Joe, Aunt Molly and the cousins was always a highlight. Our prayers are with you!
Susan Bridgman
June 29, 2021
Losing Uncle Joe is a big loss. He was an awesome person. We have many happy memories of Christmas times with family.
My love and heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Valerie Gawron
June 29, 2021
My sincerest sympathies at the loss of a great friend, parishioner, and pew mate at 5 pm Mass
Eileen Wukitch
June 29, 2021
Sorry the passing of Joe. I worked with him on the JFK files and was a great resource, as well as understanding sometimes in tough times. Sympathy for the family and peace and prayers for all.
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Murphy Funeral Homes - Falls Church1102 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
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30
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Murphy Funeral Homes - Falls Church1102 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
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