Mr. Paul F. Murphy Sr., Of Waltham, age 80, died October 12, 2012, at Mt. Auburn Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in Cambridge, Paul was the devoted son of the late Ellen (McCloskey) Murphy & William E. Murphy.
Paul was raised and educated in Arlington, MA. Soon after school Paul started to work at TRW in the Car Fastener Division. He joined the US Air Force, in 1952, and proudly served during the Korean War. In 1956 he returned home and rejoined TRW, retiring after 41 years of service.
Paul and his beloved wife Ann (Bowles) Murphy celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary this past September. Paul enjoyed summers on Cape Cod and loved his family especially his loving grandchildren, Jennifer and Melissa.
In addition to his wife Ann, Paul is survived by his devoted children, Paul F. Murphy Jr. and his wife Joy Marie Murphy of Woburn, and Michael J. Murphy of Quincy. Loving grandfather to Jennifer P. and Melissa T. Murphy. Brother of William Murphy of Waltham, the late Robert Murphy, Jean Jones and Helen Riley.
Funeral from the McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Wednesday, October 17th at 9 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Barbara Church, 138 Cambridge Rd., Woburn at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 thru 8. Burial will be private.
It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made in Paul's name to St. Barbara Church, 138 Cambridge Rd. Woburn, MA 01801.