Michael P. "Murf" Murphy, 35, of Londonderry, NH, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 25, 2008 in Salem, NH. He was born in Winchester, MA on July 16, 1973, a son of Stephen R. Murphy and Betty Jane (Grieco) Murphy. He was a resident of Londonderry for the past 20 years. Michael graduated from Londonderry High School, class of 1991. He was lovingly known as “Murf” to his friends and was well liked by many people. Michael loved to play guitar and jam with friends. He was a big fan of the Boston Sports teams. Michael lived his life the way he wanted, and always wanted people around him to have a good time.
He is survived by his father, Stephen R. Murphy of Londonderry, his mother, Betty Jane Murphy of Lexington, MA, a brother, Robert J. Murphy of Reading, MA, a sister, Cheryl A. Murphy of Londonderry, a niece and nephew, Sarah and Sean Murphy, both of Reading, MA and his paternal grandmother, Margaret Murphy of Jupiter, FL. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael had a warm, caring heart and will be greatly missed. A myspace page has been set up in Michael's memory. The address is: www.myspace.com/inmemoryofmikemurphy Please send any memories, stories and pictures you would like to share with Mike's family and friends. An email address has also been set up for those without a Myspace account: [email protected]
Visiting hours were held 4-8pm Monday, September 29, 2008 in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 10:00am Tuesday in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Ave., Derry, NH. The burial followed in Pillsbury Cemetery, Hovey Rd., Londonderry. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to The Smile Train, 41 Madison Ave., 28th Floor, New York, NY 10010. Checks should be made payable to: The Smile Train or see www.smiletrain.org.