Francis H. Murphy – 84, of Middleton and formerly of Wakefield and Revere, died peacefully at his home on Friday, June 17th 2016.
Born in East Boston, MA on December 21, 1931. He was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (McGuinn) Murphy.
He was raised and attended school in Revere. Francis was a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran and a member of the D.A.V. He was self employed in the Industrial Cleaning Industry for many years.
Family members include his loving wife of 63 years, Lucille (Mosko) Murphy; his children, John Murphy and his wife Claudette of Middleton, Virginia Edwards and her husband Richard of Georgetown, Diane Vozzella and her husband Paul of Billerica, Janice Monto and her husband Martin of Groveland, William Murphy of Bradford, Michael Murphy and his wife Anne of Boxford and Francis Murphy, Jr. and his wife Erika of Georgetown; sisters, Barbara Poirier of Malden and Margaret “Dolly” Iozza; brother of the late, Joseph Murphy, Helen Cameron, Ronald Murphy, Richard Murphy and Janice Leblanc; 23 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
His Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, June 22 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt.62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 21 from 3 to 7 PM. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.CROSWELLFUNERALHOME.com
I am going to miss you Frank. Larger than life and always there for every family event. Loved by all . For all The Murphy family my condolences
Dad I am going to miss the comfort and joy you brought to me and my family I love you so much and will miss you