PHILIP J. MURPHY

 
PHILIP JAMES MURPHY  
Philip James Murphy, 63, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2013, at his home in Winchester, Virginia. He is survived by his children, Philip J. Murphy, Jr. (wife Mary Hope Toothman) of Santa Barbara, CA; Angela Venetsanos (husband Yeoanny) of Centreville, VA; and Brandon Murphy of Seoul, Korea; his beloved grandchildren Abigail, Nicholas and Zachary Venetsanos; his mother, Jeanne Murphy of Seattle; two brothers, three sisters and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, John J. Murphy, a retired Air Force Colonel. Philip was a proud Irishman, a passionate lover of music and an avid reader who loved his family above all, especially his precious grandchildren, who cherished their Pop-Pop. Philip was generous with his counsel, with his time, and, most importantly, with his heart. He used his life's experiences to help others; not to lecture, not to judge, but to help them navigate the many paths that he perhaps had trod. He is remembered as a great father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend whose influence and love was unfailing. His great gift, his legacy, was his love, and we are all better for that gift. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Woodbine Cemetery in Manassas, VA, and a memorial Mass will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mt. Vernon Hwy, Alexandria, VA at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 27. Philip's family requests that in lieu of flowers, any donations be sent to Doctors Without Borders in his memory. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/onetime.cfm??