Harold “Larry” Murphy, 93, of North Haven, CT entered into eternal peace Saturday, September 23, 2023, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT after a short illness. Larry was the loving and beloved husband of Eunice Murphy for 71 years. In addition to his loving wife Eunice (nee Schlichting), Larry is survived by his daughter Dr. Elizabeth Murphy and her husband, Dr. Herbert Rothfarb of Weston, MA; his daughter Pamela Danie and her husband, Robert Danie of Feeding Hills, MA and his son Neal Murphy of Meriden, CT. He delighted in his four grandchildren, Brian Beglane, Kevin Danie, Marine Staff Sergeant Sean Murphy and Kaitlyn Belanger, RN plus six great-grandchildren, Samantha, Sean, Jr., Kristen, Jason, Madison and Palmer. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. He was born in Palmer, MA to the late Harold J. and Mary (Tupper) Murphy of Wilbraham, MA where he grew up as one of 4 siblings. Graduating from Commerce High School, he enlisted in the US Air Force in 1951, serving in Japan. After being honorably discharged from the military Larry and Eunice moved to Springfield, MA where they raised their family. For over 30 years he had a successful and satisfying career at the former Equitable Life Assurance Company. As much as he loved his career, retirement allowed him time to pursue his hobbies. He was a voracious reader, lifelong gardener, and enthusiastic traveler, taking many road trips with Eunice and her sister the late Lois Conlin; they shared so many laughs and great memories! Sports were important, especially UCONN Women’s basketball and the team sports of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a faithful communicant of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Church in North Haven, CT.
Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral mass in his honor which will be held at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Church, 44 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 12:00 noon. Military honors will be rendered in front of the church immediately following the mass. Burial services will be private. Memorial donations in Larry’s name can be made to either Disabled American Vets (DAV, P.O. Box 14301; Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301) or to Midstate Medical Center (Philanthropy Department, 435 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451). He will be deeply and forever missed. May he rest in peace.
Our VCH, Veterans Coffee House meets monthly at the Wallingford Senior Center which not only gives our Vets the chance to socialize but also take part in enjoying a guest speaker which are related to military topics. We were founded in 2017 by Mark Halliday and Robert Boucher. Our Veterans are an exceptional group and our intention is to offer assistance and support.
At this very difficult time, our group would like to honor the loss of Harold Murphy as a fallen brother. Our military Veterans send out their heartfelt condolences to the Murphy family and friends. As an Air Force Veteran, he had joined an elite group of honorable men and women and our Country will forever be in his debt.