Patrick M. McMurphy

McMURPHY PATRICK MICHAEL McMURPHY On August 30, 2008, PATRICK MICHAEL McMURPHY, age 23, beloved son, brother and friend, died surrounded by family and friends at Bellevue Hospital, New York City, following a tragic accident at his home in Brooklyn, NY. He recently completed a theater program at Stella Adler Institute in Manhattan and was happily -pursuing his dream. Patrick, born in Silver Spring, MD, November 7, 1984, was active in local professional and amateur theater, as well as with the Dickinson College Theater and is remembered for his spontaneity, sense of wonder and innate empathy. He is survived by his mother and father, Michael and Maureen; his brothers, Matthew and Kevin and the hundreds he touched through his acting, his generosity of spirit and his "shenanigans". A memorial service will be held at the Bullis School Theater, Potomac, MD at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 13. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that tax free donations be made to the Patrick Michael McMurphy Foundation, PO Box 60806, Potomac, MD 20859. The foundation will support theater, film, and music with special attention to children, youth and the disadvantaged.