Joseph Bernard Murphy
Joseph Bernard Murphy Joseph Bernard Murphy, age 93, of Annandale, VA, formerly of Vienna, VA, died on Monday, November 9, 2020. Born May 22, 1927 in Hoboken, NJ, he was the youngest of eight children, son of the late Vincent Paul Murphy and Julia Theresa Mullins. He is survived by two daughters, Mary Murphy Hyland (Chuck) of Fairfax, VA, Julie Murphy Wells (Greg) of Arlington, VA, two sons, John Patrick Murphy (Barbara) of Falls Church, VA, Michael Joseph Murphy (Sherin) of Warrenton, VA, and thirteen grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Louise Burleigh Murphy, and a fourteenth grandchild, Mary Katherine “Katy” Hyland. Joe was a graduate of St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, NJ and Georgetown University in Washington, D.C, where he first met and fell in love with a Georgetown nursing student named Kitty. They were married on February 16, 1957 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. A biochemist by education, Joe was employed for over fifty years in both the public and private sectors. He worked for a variety of different companies and agencies, including the National Institute of Health (NIH), Parke-Davis, Hazelton Laboratories, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). While he enjoyed his work, he was always happiest spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, particularly family vacations at Rehoboth Beach, DE, and the Outer Banks, NC. Joe was also recognized as the #1 fan of Eddie From Ohio, the band his daughter, Julie, sang with. He will forever be known by the dance he created, “The Joe”, that accompanied the band’s song, “The Three Fine Daughters of Farmer Brown”. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with family. Post COVID, a Celebration of Life Mass and reception will be scheduled for all.Obituary
Joseph Bernard Murphy Joseph Bernard Murphy, age 93, of Annandale, VA, formerly of Vienna, VA, died on Monday, November 9, 2020. Born May 22, 1927 in Hoboken, NJ, he was the youngest of eight children, son of the late Vincent Paul Murphy and Julia Theresa Mullins. He is survived by two daughters, Mary Murphy Hyland (Chuck) of Fairfax, VA, Julie Murphy Wells (Greg) of Arlington, VA, two sons, John Patrick Murphy (Barbara) of Falls Church, VA, Michael Joseph Murphy (Sherin) of Warrenton, VA, and thirteen grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Louise Burleigh Murphy, and a fourteenth grandchild, Mary Katherine “Katy” Hyland. Joe was a graduate of St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, NJ and Georgetown University in Washington, D.C, where he first met and fell in love with a Georgetown nursing student named Kitty. They were married on February 16, 1957 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. A biochemist by education, Joe was employed for over fifty years in both the public and private sectors. He worked for a variety of different companies and agencies, including the National Institute of Health (NIH), Parke-Davis, Hazelton Laboratories, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). While he enjoyed his work, he was always happiest spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, particularly family vacations at Rehoboth Beach, DE, and the Outer Banks, NC. Joe was also recognized as the #1 fan of Eddie From Ohio, the band his daughter, Julie, sang with. He will forever be known by the dance he created, “The Joe”, that accompanied the band’s song, “The Three Fine Daughters of Farmer Brown”. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with family. Post COVID, a Celebration of Life Mass and reception will be scheduled for all.
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