Obituary of Joseph P. Murphy

MURPHY – Joseph Patrick entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2016. Devout Roman Catholic. Valiantly served our country as Sergeant –US Marine Corps. Force Recon. Retired FDNY –Ladder 156. Chairman of FDNY Pipes and Drums. President of the FDNY Holy Name Society. Pipe Major of the Leathernecks Marine Corps. Pipe & Drum Band. 4th Degree Knight –Knights of Columbus Council No. 126. Club Member of the Marine Corps. League. AOH Division 35 Member. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Stackpole). Loving father of Reagan and Erin. Cherished brother of the late Billy, Charlie, Edie, and Susie. Adored Uncle. Dear brother in law. A friend to all. Funeral on Friday 9:00 AM from the MARINE PARK FUNERAL HOME 3024 Quentin Road, Brooklyn. www.marineparkfh.com. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Good Shepherd R.C. Church. Interment to follow Calverton National Cemetery. Visitation on Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation PO Box 340949 Brooklyn, NY 11234.