MILLBURY____Joan S. (Parzych) Murphy, 70, of Millbury died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, Worcester.
She leaves her husband of 49 years, John J. Murphy, Jr., a son, Christopher P. Murphy of Louisville, Kentucky and several nieces. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Stanley and Helen (Mietkiewicz) Parzych and lived many years in Worcester and has resided in Millbury for 6 years.
Mrs. Murphy was a receptionist several years for the Chancery of the Diocese of Worcester and Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Worcester. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. Joan was a thoroughbred horse owner, was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting.
The funeral will be held on Friday, Sept. 18 from HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward Street, Worcester with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward Street, Worcester. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours in the funeral home are Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.