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Joan H. Murphy

December 10, 1930 - July 13, 2016

visitation

Visitation
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 |
Sunday 7/17, 7:00 pm

service

Service
Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church
855 Carman Rd.
Massapequa Park, New York 11762
516-541-3270 |
Monday 7/18, 9:30 am
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, New York 11933
Monday 7/18

Joan H. Murphy, 85, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning July 13, 2016 in Boynton Beach.Joan was born in the Bronx, NY, to Captain George Winter of the FDNY and his wife Helen (nee Lauten) in 1930.  She graduated from the Bellevue School of Nursing of New York University, and married James Murphy on January 13, 1951 in St Raymond’s Roman Catholic Church in the Bronx.  Joan worked as a labor and delivery nurse in Westchester Square Hospital until the birth of her first child in 1952.  The Murphy family moved to Massapequa, Long Island in 1959, where she took great pride in raising her four children.  She was an active member of the PTA and Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Massapequa.  In 1994, she retired to Florida, where she continued to enjoy watching her family grow while hosting them for family vacations.Joan is preceded in death by her husband Jim, daughter Janice Anderson, brother George Winter, and parents George and Helen Winter.Joan is survived by sons James (Carol), John (Joyce), Justin (Kathleen), her 12 grandchildren Denise Currier (Adam), Susan Geffken (Paul), Megan Dube (Michael), Caitlin Murphy, Kiera Murphy, James Murphy, Chris Murphy (Brittany), John Murphy, Brittany Murphy, Aidan Murphy, Emma Murphy and Ciaran Murphy, and her 6 great-grandchildren Moira Dube, Maeve Dube, John Dube, Anderson Geffken, Aidan Murphy, and Nolan Murphy.Should friends desire, donations may be made in Joan’s honor to FDNY Foundation. 

Visitation
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 | Map
Sunday 7/17, 7:00 pm
Service
Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church
855 Carman Rd.
Massapequa Park, New York 11762
516-541-3270 | Map
Monday 7/18, 9:30 am
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, New York 11933
Map
Monday 7/18

Joan H. Murphy, 85, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning July 13, 2016 in Boynton Beach.Joan was born in the Bronx, NY, to Captain George Winter of the FDNY and his wife Helen (nee Lauten) in 1930.  She graduated from the Bellevue School of Nursing of New York University, and marriedContinue Reading

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Kathleen Pelcin left a message on July 15, 2016:
We are so sorry for the loss of this great woman who leaves behind a beautiful family. Our prayers are with the extended Murphy clan. May the love that Mrs. Murphy built bring them comfort.
Kathleen Tully left a message on July 15, 2016:
Joan was a lovely lady with a wonderful warm heart. She welcomed the Tully clan into her family, and we had many wonderful occasions together revolving around our awesome shared grandchildren, Aidan,Emma, and Ciaran. She will always be with us in spirit. We love her dearly.
Janice Winter left a message on July 15, 2016:
As you celebrate aunt Joanie's life, I wanted to say that she was always so nice to me. I witnessed lovely moments of her talking to her brother, sharing a scotch :-). I was lucky enough to hear so many vivid memories of her life and family histories at John and Eileen's anniversary party. She and your mom had a strong relationship. I recall a party years ago back at your family home,your dad was there too. Your mom and and grandma were a team hosting the party- sweetness in the kitchen. I just wanted to say I still hold fond memories of both of them. I hope all of your happy memories give you strength during this sad time
Al and Linda Demarest left a message on July 14, 2016:
We had so many good times together...you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Ann Custance left a message on July 14, 2016:
From the girl in 5A to the girl in 6A, I will miss you. Heartfelt condolences.
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Jeanette and Gordon left a message on July 14, 2016:
Thinking of the many times we shared from Long Island to Boston! Rest in peace you will be missed.❤️
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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