Richard D. Murphy Obituary
The memory of Richard D. Murphy of Malden, Massachusetts, born in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on August 3, 2024 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his wife Claire Murphy (Riley); his brother Ronald T. Murphy of Malden, MA; and his parents, Timothy L. Murphy and Angelina Murphy (Chiampa). He is survived by: his close friend Margaret Hennigan; his children, Richard D. Murphy Jr. (Sandra) of Brentwood, NH, Timothy W. Murphy (Marion) of Reading, MA, Kathleen A. Murphy of Melrose, MA, John M. Murphy (Rebecca) of Chelmsford, MA and James T. Murphy (Rachel) of Billerica, MA.; and his friend Kelly Hennigan of Melrose.
