Richard "Rit" Murphy

July 30, 1947 - September 17, 2020 (73 years old)

New Hartford, Connecticut

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Richard "Rit" Murphy

July 30, 1947 - September 17, 2020 (73 years old)

New Hartford, Connecticut

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Name: Graveside service
Start: 2020-09-22T15:00:00
End: 2020-09-22T15:00:00
Location: Pine Grove Cemetery

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Murphy of New Hartford, Connecticut, born in Winsted, Connecticut, who passed away at the age of 73, on September 17, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Murphy to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Osborne E. Murphy, Sr. and Melina "Mikey" Murphy (Marks). He is survived by: his wife Paula Murphy (Embros); his children, Richard Henry Murphy (Dodie) of New Hartford and Krista Nicole Murphy of New Hartford; and his brothers, Osborne "Ozzie" Murphy, Jr. (Judy) of East Hartland and George Murphy (Kathy) of New Hartford. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Pine Grove Cemetery at 11 AM; following CDC guidelines, masks required and maintaining social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The American Diabetes Association.

Suggested donation : American Diabetes Association

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October 18, 2020

Donald Youhess wrote a sympathy message

“They say in life you are lucky to have a handful of close friends. Night Stalker called him Night Stalker Many years ago we ran together and had many good times on and off the clock. I always looked up to him a great friend. Thanks for the ride. God Bless your family Caveman”

September 22, 2020

Colleen Lorenz wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Paula, I cannot imagine your pain and loss. What a love story you two wrote! I love you. Colleen”

September 20, 2020

Al & Cyndi Cocola wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Paula, We know words cannot take away the grief that we are sure you are feeling, but, we hope that all the fond memories and your love of Rit bring a warm feeling to your heart. God Bless. Al & Cyndi Cocola Conway, SC”

September 20, 2020

Cynthia Cocola wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Paula, We know words cannot take away the grief that we are sure you are feeling, but we hope that all the fond memories and your love of Rit bring a warm feeling to your heart. God Bless. Al & Cyndi Cocola Conway, SC”

September 20, 2020

Tim Marks wrote a sympathy message

“Paula, I’m very sorry for your loss. Rit was a good caring person as were is everyone in our family. I wish you well....”

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Reservoir Rd, New Hartford, CT 06057

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