- Date Of Birth: May 16, 1932
- Date Of Death: November 19, 2014
- State: Connecticut
Dr. Robert J. Murphy, age 82 of Huntington, beloved husband of nearly 60 years of Margaret Mary (Costello) Murphy, passed away peacefully in his home, Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Born in Bridgeport the only child of the late John and Katherine Murphy he had been a Huntington resident for over 50 years.
Dr. Murphy graduated with honors from the following schools: St. Francis Grammar School in Fairhaven, Fairfield College Preparatory School (1949), Fairfield University (1953) and St. Louis Dental School(1957). He served in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Major. Dr. Murphy opened his dental practice in 1960 and continued to work until the time of his passing. An avid golfer, he was a 45 plus year active member of the Brownson Country Club where he developed many dear friends. When not golfing, he could always be found reading a good book and engaging in conversation with his fellow club members.
Dr. Murphy loved to sing, and was in the glee clubs at all the schools he attended. He was a member of the Derby Melodiers, and was still volunteering his time singing at local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. He was a member for many years of the Gaelic American Club, “The Garden Club”, was a founding member of the Irish Scholarship Committee/Irish Open, a member of the Knights of Columbus, (3rd Degree), and was an active parishioner for many years at St.
