Peter James Murphy 80, formerly of Sudbury, died Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Eliot Health Care Center in Natick.
He was the beloved husband of Virginia (McNeil) Murphy sharing 54 years of marriage.
Born in Quincy he was the son of the late Walter and Alice (Dunn) Murphy.
Mr. Murphy was in the Real Estate business for 45 years retiring in 2005.He owned the Harvest Realty Company of Sudbury for 25 years and later worked with his dear friend, the late Nancy Taylor-Leonard at NB Taylor Realty Company in Sudbury. After retirement, he and Virginia moved to the Fort Meyers, FL area. Mr. Murphy spent many summers in Scituate with his family and also enjoyed boating.
Mr. Murphy grew up in Newton and was a graduate of St Mary’s High School in Waltham where he played Varsity Football.
He was a Sargent in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Korean War.
In addition to his wife he is survived by six children Peter J. Murphy Jr. of Scituate, Paul F. Murphy of Hull, Brian E. Murphy of Holliston, David C. Murphy of Natick, Stephen P. Murphy of Natick and his wife Sarah, Gail C. Otis of Tolland, CT and her husband Brian, seven grandchildren, Mckayla, Elizabeth, Kelli Anne , Hailey, Sophia, Colin ,and Kiley, two brothers, Walter E. Murphy of Spokane WA, Stephen R. Murphy of Bartlett, NH, one sister Suzanne Barrett of Lady Lakes, FL, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also the grandfather of the late Justin Murphy.
Mr. Murphy was a dear friend of the Sullivan and Taylor families.
Visiting hours are Tuesday, June 9th from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home 4 Park Street, at Natick Common. Burial with Military honors on Wednesday, June 10th at 11:00 at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Epilepsy foundation of New England, 540 Gallvian Blvd, 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02124