CW3 (Ret.) US Army Christopher Edward Murphy
May 27, 1937 - January 14, 2014
Obituary
CW3 (Ret.) US Army Christopher Edward Murphy died Tuesday, January 14 at his home in Aberdeen. He was 76.
Born in Dublin, Ireland he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Kinnarney) Murphy.
A retired Chief Warrant Officer, Mr. Murphy dedicated over 22 years of service to his adopted country. He was an avid reader, creative and skilled with his hands, and a kind man. He was a member of the American Legion Post 135.
He is survived by his wife, Constance (Nalepa) Murphy; son, LTC (Ret.) US Army Michael P. Murphy and his wife Carolyn of Brussels, Belgium; daughters, Kathleen Nori of Abingdon and Karen Burchfield and husband Jeffrey of Oak Grove, AL; brothers, Peter Murphy and his wife Lorraine and Tommy Murphy and his wife Pat; sisters, Mena Hopkins, Margaret and husband Norman McNally; grandchildren, Cory and his wife Megan, Chelsea, Megan, Drew, and Erin and great grandchildren, Cameron, Cooper, and Eva. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Aideen Murphy and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Patrick Murphy.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Wed Jan 15, 2014 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Sat May 17, 2014 @ 10:00 AM EDT
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church • 257 S. Law St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Michael Murphy
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Dad, thanks for all that you have given me. I am who I am because of you and appreciate all that you have sacrificed. I will remember you as a kind, dignified and generous man. I hope I have made you proud. Love, your son
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Carolyn Murphy
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Thank you for welcoming me into your family and loving me like a daughter. There is so much of you in your son--hard work, sacrifice, dedication and devotion to service--I see all of this in Mike, and it is thanks to you. Now is your time to rest, and we will carry your spirit with us wherever we go. Love you, Daughter-in-law Carolyn
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Angela and John quinlan
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So sorry to hear about uncle Christy. I remember meeting him properly for the first time when we went to Florida. I was about 14 and he was so nice to me and so interested in what i was doing which really made an impression on me as a teenager. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
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Gerrit Hut
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May Mr Murphy rest in peace. We wish Mrs Murphy and the whole family lots of strength and comfort too. Gods blessing and may the good memories stay for ever. Respectfully, LCOL Gerrit Hut MSc and Wilma Schoeman Hut The Netherlands
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Kathy Nori
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I can't find the words to describe how much my dad means to me. He is the strongest, most faithful and loving man. I will always see his smiling face whenever I think of him and for that I am grateful. I will miss him terribly but he will always be in my heart. Love you, Dad!
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Declan Murphy
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Dear Christy, I miss you. I only met you once, but I miss you so much. When I walked into the arrival hall in Maryland, I spotted you within 3 seconds. Probably less. Was like seeing Peter again. You told me great stories, including stories about my Dad that I wouldn't otherwise know. Please look over Connie, Kathy, Karen & Mike, and all of us. I love you. Declan