William G. Murphy, 68, of Hackettstown, NJ passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 23, 2016. Born October 2, 1948 in Newark, NJ, William was the son of the late William & Lillian Murphy.
Mr. Murphy and his beloved wife, Janet Vreeland Murphy have lived in Ephrata for two months coming from Hackettstown, NJ where they had lived for over 40 years. William proudly served his country in the United States Army. Retired for several years, he had worked in the automotive glass industry for Bloomfield Glass, Bloomfield, NJ and retired as the office manager.
In addition to his loving wife Janet, he is survived by three sons, William B. Murphy of Nottingham, MD; Ryan M. Murphy and his wife Patricia of Reston, VA; Mark E. Murphy of Ephrata, PA. One sister, Laurie Blundell of Blairstown, NJ. He was predeceased by a sister, Linda Rusticus.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Funeral services will be Friday at 12 noon with a two hour visitation prior to services from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
Condolences:
Kelly Ryan
#9
October 27th, 2016 9:19 am
Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal .... Love leaves a memory, no one can steal. Janet, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss!
Marcus Maltese
#8
October 26th, 2016 6:25 am
Please accept my deepest condolences for the entire family. May you all find peace.
Lisa Egebo
#7
October 25th, 2016 6:33 pm
Janet and family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa
Trina Bolton
#6
October 25th, 2016 5:33 pm
Ryan-Lots of warm vibes to you, Tricia, Momma Murphy, your brothers, and whole family in the face of your loss. I can only imagine that your Dad is super proud of you and his spirit will live on in all of his sons. Please know that I'm here in Washington and just a cube away to talk...your sports office cousin. With respectful condolences and big hugs, Trina
Margaret Reynolds
#5
October 25th, 2016 12:29 pm
Janet & family.
I am very sorry for your loss. Bill was a good guy and he will be with you forever.
Sympathy & love
Margaret
Amy Kamar & Andy Kacmar
#4
October 25th, 2016 10:57 am
Janet,Bill,Ryan,Tricia and Mark,
May you find peace in the memories you have, may you find strength in the love that surrounds you and may you know Bill is at peace, free of pain and in his eternal home. Grieve now, in the present. Cherish the past and don't take the future for granted. God bless you all.
Barbara Wewiora
#3
October 25th, 2016 8:56 am
Mark and family, we are so sorry for your loss! We are thinking of you.
Barbara Roberts
#2
October 25th, 2016 6:07 am
Janet and family - I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless all of you.
Ken & Vick Johnson
#1
October 25th, 2016 5:00 am
Janet, Bill, Mark, Ryan & Trish- So sorry for your loss. While words cannot at the moment ease the pain of the hole Bill's passing has created, our hope is that in time the fond memories of the wonderful times you've shared will help to ease that pain! He was a good man, husband, father & friend who will be missed. He will live on in each of you through your lives and the love you share. For now, our hope is that the love of those who love & care for you can carry you through this difficult time. With love and prayers during this time of sadness & loss- Ken & Vicki Johnson
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