George J. Murphy
Died: Jun 28, 2014
George J. Murphy of Hackettstown, N.J.; died peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at his home with his loving family at his bedside. George was 91 years old. Born April 9, 1923 in Detroit Michigan, George was the son of the late Stuart & Hilda Murphy. He has lived in the Hackettstown area since 1996 coming from Naples, Florida with his beloved late wife, Virginia Taubitz Murphy who died in 2002. Mr. Murphy and his family had previously lived in Morristown, Dearborn, MI and New York City. George was a proud patriot of the United States having served in the in the U.S. Army within the U.S. Airborne Div. Reconn. platoon from '44 to '46 having engaged in battle at Rhineland & Central Europe and the Battle of the Bulge in Ardennes where he received a purple heart. Mr. Murphy was a member of St. Mary's Church of the Assumption, Hackettstown N.J. and the Knights of Columbus, Joyce Kilmer Council in Hackettstown. He is survived by four children, Stuart M. Murphy and wife Sharon of Netcong, NJ; Mary and husband Jeff Miller of Elverson, PA; Beth V. Murphy & Joanne G. and husband Carl Merrell of Rockaway, NJ; Two brothers, Edwin Murphy of Chicago, ILL and Stephen Murphy of Montana. 10 loving Grandchildren & 5 Great Grandchildren. Lastly, he was predeceased by one brother and 2 sisters. Viewing hours will be on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from 3pm to 8pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J., 07840. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 11:00am at St. Mary's Church of the Assumption, 305 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. Interment will be at the Stanhope Union Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested that you consider Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ, 07860
Condolences:
Kelly Boss
#12
January 27th, 2016 4:57 pm
George was my mother's cousin. My mother, Pauline Murphy Briggs Baily, passed in 2013. She spoke fondly of living with her cousin's in Detroit...so many stories always brought a smile to her face.
Bob and Lynn Ellis and family
#11
July 6th, 2014 5:35 am
George and his lovely wife Virginia came into our lives twenty years ago when he stayed with us in England some fifty years after he had served his country in helping the United Kingdom to defeat Germany in the second world war.
This was the start of a wonderful friendship when we became his "English family".
George was a wonderful man and one of the last of lifes gentlemen.
As we flew home from a holiday in Turkey only a few days ago, we envisaged him sitting on the clouds, smiling contentedly with Virginia and other members of his family. We loved him so much.
Tim Damen
#10
July 5th, 2014 11:50 am
Friends and family of George,
We had the pleasure and honour of getting to meet George some years back when he was over here in The Netherlands. It was an inspiring visit and we can only assume that they are now up there, together with my grandfather, being and doing what they did best. Great human beings. They will forever be remembered.
Wishing you all the best.
Sydney Damen
#9
July 4th, 2014 1:24 pm
We are sorry to hear of George's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with his family. We thank George for his kind friendship with Bep and Marcel, our parents, and are grateful for taking part in the liberation of our country in '44. He has earned our deepest respect, we will never forget him.
We salute him, may you rest in peace, George.
The Damen family, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
The Ellis family from Leicester England
#8
July 3rd, 2014 1:59 pm
Are thoughts are of George and his family at this time. George came over to England to stay with us 20 years ago for the 50th aniversery of the D-Day landings, and we returned to visit him 2 years ago. I have to say he was the nicest, most gentlemanly man I have ever met. We were hoping to come to the funeral but read that it was today so unfortunately couldn't make it . RIP George . Love Harry, Bob, Robert, Lyn and Teddy x
Mary Blake and Joseph Koshay
#7
July 1st, 2014 6:40 pm
George and Virginia were longtime wonderful friends to Wally and Mary Blake and shared many wonderful memories in Florida together. I also very much enjoyed my visits with George and Virginia. They had a wonderful life together and will be much missed.
Matt Murphy and Family
#6
June 30th, 2014 6:08 pm
We are all sorry to hear of Uncle Georges passing and wish to extend our thoughts and prayers...he was a great man and will be missed. Love, Matt, Mali, Max, and Maggie.
Brian Murphy
#5
June 30th, 2014 11:26 am
I only had the opportunity to meet George a few times but of the time I spent with him was very enjoyable. He was a very impressive man full of stories that filled many lifetimes of experience and knowledge. I'm am felling great sorrow for the entire family. I will continue to think of him often and pray for his family, his brothers and their families. Rest in peace George Murphy...you are missed.
Sheila McBride (BD)
#4
June 30th, 2014 10:20 am
My condolences are extended to Joanne, Carl and the entire family. May he rest in peace and may the family be comforted with loving memories.
Erin Murphy Kosena
#3
June 29th, 2014 10:50 pm
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of George, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Murphy's during this time of sadness. May George rest in peace, and now watch over us all! Love to everyone, Erin Murphy Kosena
Shauna Murphy Layton
#2
June 29th, 2014 12:10 pm
I am saddened to hear of Uncle George's passing. My prayers are with all his family. I know he with God, his precious wife, and the rest of his family in Heaven. Another angel to watch over you all. Please take care. Love, Shauna Murphy Layton
Steve and Kathy
#1
June 29th, 2014 11:01 am
We wish peace to all of you and especially to George, one of the best brother and brother-in-laws ever. Our prayers are with you and him. Love, to all!
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