Timothy Martin Murphy, 57, of Hamden, passed away on February 13, 2018 at his home. He was born in New Haven on August 19, 1960 and was the son of the late Francis and Mary Lou DellaCamera Murphy. Tim graduated from Hamden High School in 1979 before enlisting in the Air National Guard. He worked at Quinnipiac University as a groundskeeper for many years. He enjoyed going to the gym for a good workout and a quick dip in the pool; loved cooking his favorite Italian classics; coaching Hamden Father’s Little League for his children; hanging out with his daughter’s puppy, Chloe, who loved her “grandpa” and most of all enjoyed spending time with his kids whom he loved unconditionally. Father of Thomas and Colleen Murphy. Brother of Michael (Linda) Murphy, and dearest friend of Scott Nicoll and the late Henry LaTorraca. Also survived by many loved ones and friends.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday February 21, from 5 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Stephen’s Church, 400 Ridge Road, Hamden to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Thursday morning, February 22, at 10:00. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
My heart goes out to all family and friends of Tim. He was a great friend and I am going to miss him. Rest In Peace and thank you for being my friend. God bless.
I have no words to describe how sorry I am. I will miss Murphy so much as he was a part of my family! He would always be there for me when I was in a jam with my son! He loved my son like he was his own! I am deeply saddened and will Deeply miss him!
Thomas and Colleen I am so sorry for the passing of daddy. I new him well, very well. My heart hurts thinking of his passing. Prayers for you both at this very trying time in your lives. Love, Terry
Dear Colleen and Tom,
So very sad to hear about your dad’s passing. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
Jim, Norine, Mike, Brandon and Katie Dadio
I don’t even know what to say! We have commented on FB over the last couple years. I met you when I was 8-10 years old. Tim was always good man! Your Dad and I become buddies at Ridgehill school after I got out of St Stephen’s every afternoon. Rest In Peace my friend wish I got to hang with you in these later days in life!
Dear Tom
Sending out condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. May he Rest In Peace in the arms of
Our Lord. If there’s anything Butch and I can do please don’t hesitate to ask. We love you and you’re all in our prayers. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Just saw him a few weeks ago.You will be missed my friend.Rest in Peace
May God continue to be with your family now and forever. Rest In Peace our backyard neighbor from Hubbard Rd!
The Ferrara’s
Rest in Eternal Peace Tim. Condolences to your family. I remember you well. Carolyn Riordan Thalken HHS 1979
Colleen and Thomas, may your father Rest In Peace. He was a good man. May you find strength during this difficult time. God Bless you both and your family. ❤️
My deepest sympathies to his son & daughter. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Additional sympathies to Gary Prosco & Fran B. I can’t imagine how all of you are feeling during this time. 💔
Sorry for your loss Mike. .
RIP Old Friend. Such sad, sad news. My deepest sympathy to your children.
Thoughts and prayers are with him and all his family & friends.
Thomas and Collen,
We are very sorry for your loss. From Ridge Hill days to high school, whenever we saw him, he was always friendly and will always take the time to talk. Rest in peace.
My prayers of Love and Strength go out to Tim’s children, Tom and Colleen, along with Gary Prosco and Fran! You two were truly great friends! Some might even consider y’all family! My heart is broken for all of you, and I pray you can find peace, strength and wonderful memories of my childhood friend, Timmy!
Thomas and Collen,
We are very sorry for your loss. From Ridge Hill days to high school, whenever we saw him, he was always friendly and will always take the time to talk. Rest in peace.
Kathy, Ken, Kevin, and Kara Piascik
Very sorry for your loss. I knew Tim from the gym. He was a great guy, helped many people there. Always brought a smile to people’s faces and had a joke to tell.
Colleen and Thomas I am so deeply sorry for your
Loss. I will never forget the great times we had at
RHS. Your dad could always make people smile.
Thomas and Colleen, We are so sorry to hear the passing of your dad, He was a good man.
Mike, Linda & Timmy’s Family, so very sorry for your loss! May you find comfort in all your memories. Rest in Peace Timmy, until we meet again! With Love and Prayers, Charlotte Ernest Bulgajewski, Tampa, FL
So sorry and sad for your loss of great man, Tim was my friend and an angel to me. I come to find out that he always would help people and want nothing in return. I willnever forget him and what he did for me. It was very touching reaching out to me on the sixth of February and offering me a ride to and from the hospital for surgery. Thank you for your kindness, humor, and friendship. You will be missed and always and my heart.
Mike, I am so sorry to hear about Tim. My heart is with you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Tim’s family and friends. He was a great guy. HHS 1979
My thoughts & prayers go out to Tim’s family. I knew Tim from grammar school & again met up later in life. RIP my friend.
I have great memories.. Tim will be in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss,
Tracey Vingiano
Colleen and Thomas
May your father Rest In Peace. He will be missed. May your family find strength together during this difficult time. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.❤️
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, Tim, you will be truly missed by a lot of people. In the short period of time that I got to know you, we had a lot of laughs and fun together, May you rest in peace brother. 😢❤
So sad to loose such a wonderful person
Tom & Colleen,
So sad. May his name be a blessing.
Family sticks together, especially in times like this & we are here for you. 😘
Tom and collene.
So sorry to hear about dad. Wil always remember him. May he rest in peace.
Dawn
Thomas and Colleen,
We were so sad to learn of your Dad’s passing. He was an extraordinary man with a great sense of humor who has touched the hearts and souls of many people. Sending our deepest sympathies and keeping you both in prayers.
Love,
Lowell, Patti & Lowell, Jr.
You were my best friend since our first year in high school. My heart goes out to Thomas and Colleen. May you rest in peace.
Sympathy and condolences to Tim’s family. An ol’ friend from the old neighborhood. Loved watching him and my brother Larry play hockey and enjoyed running into him at the Hamden concert series . You’ll be missed.
Thoughts and prayers to all the Murphy family. We are here for you at anytime for support, friendship and love. XXOO
Thomas and Colleen,
We are all very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill, Karen, Brian, Will and Shannon Rhone
Colleen and Thomas, I am so very sorry. My heart is broken as I am sure yours is too. Timmy has been a part of our life for over 30 years, he has helped me so much, I will miss him. He truly was our”Best Man”.
Thomas, colleen and Chloe.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
May the Good Lord keep you all safe in the palms of his hands.
Hamden Fathers
Dear Colleen and Thomas as you know Timmy spent many hours at our home with Aunt Betty and my children. He always kept in touch with us threw out the years
He was one special guy to me and my children. So many wonderful memories of Tim and his cousins our famous trip to the city to be on Wonderama, all the parties and snow storms.Rest in peace Tim you were truly loved by your cousins. Your laughter will be missed. Cousin Carol
From kindergarten through High School so many memories, can’t believe your gone.Will always be in my thoughts and heart, one of the best friends anyone could ever have. Thoughts and prayers to your family Bye MURPY God bless
Tom and Colleen,
Your father was a gentleman, a kind and thoughtful man. You brought so much happiness to him. Take comfort with your memories… and take care of each other.
We have good memories of your Dad and my husband coaching together. Joe and Nancy are thinking of you also … Dad is in a good place. Love to you!
Fred, Ellen, Joe and Nancy Presnick
Tom & Colleen,
Very sorry to hear and hope that you will remember all those good times and use those memories to erase any loss you may feel. He was a good man.
Colleen and Thomas,
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was with you through your Ridge Hill years as a caring parent and a dependable chaperone for field trips, and he was in the stands for so many of your sporting events. We have very good memories of our time with him whether at hockey rinks around the state or at ball fields around town. Your dad was devoted to the two of you … and your biggest fan.
God Bless,
Diane & Ralph
My condolences to the Murphy Family , Tim was a Great Guy ..Rip Tim 😢
My condolences to the Murphy Family , Tim was a Great Guy ..Rip Tim 😢
So sorry for your lost. Tim was a classmate of mine. He will not be forgotten. I have a memory of seeing Jackson Brown with friends which Tim was one of them. Prayers of peace to all.
My memories of Tim are very fond and tremendously special. We had only reconnected recently after many many years. My deepest sympathy to his family. May all those who knew Tim have strength and find comfort in loving memories in the days ahead.
Tim was a friend in high school. We dated for a short time. In fact, he was the first boy I dated with a car! Tim was fun and a gentleman. Thank you Tim for your care and your kindness to me. You helped make 10th grade a joy! I will never forget you. I know you made your father proud. From what I see, you inherited your mom’s love of cooking. God bless you Tim. Hamden High’s class of 79 has lost a precious jewel.
To Mike and Timmy’s children please except our deepest sympathy and condolences. We were shocked to hear of Timmy’s passing. He is gone way too soon. Only God knows the plan he has for us. RIP Timmy..Cousin Frankie and Roseann, Cape Coral, Fl
To Tim’s Family,
I heard about Tim’s passing tonight at Healthtrax. I always looked forward to seeing Tim. The news of his untimely passing was hard to believe. Tim was a great guy and always had a good story to tell. My life is richer for having known him. Please know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers tonight.
Tim was a character and my cousin. His mom and dad, Uncle Francis ( Bobo) and Aunt Mary ( Chick), were my godparents. I learned of his passing yesterday, Wednesday 2/22. It was to late for me to make arrangements to attend the mass said for him this morning. We failed to maintain contact over the past two decades. For that and of course his passing, I will be forever saddened. Fun memories came flooding back of sleepovers and getting in and out of trouble when we were children. His sense of humor and his ability to tease someone, all in good fun, are reminiscent of his fathers ability to make one feel at ease. With deep regret I will miss Tim very much.
I’m so sorry for the lost to all the family. I worked with Timmy at Quinnipiac . We always had so much fun, he was a wonderful , loving person and will be missed. Love you Tim Denise R.I.P
Tom and Colleen,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We have many fond memories of him from our days at Ridge Hill and Bassett Field.
You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Pete, Laura, Jen, Kevin and Megan Bucknall
Teddy Stevens just gave me the sad news of Timmy passing. I’m awfully sorry. I remember him as being a chip off the old block – your big block, for he looked up to you and admired you not only as a terrific brother, but also as a fine hockey player, a sport you guys loved and excelled in. He had a quick smile, was easy going, and was one of those guys that I was always happy to see.
I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing..He was such a wonderful,funny gentleman..May god bless Thomas & Colleen through this difficult time🙏🙏🙏
I am so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing.
My deepest sympathy to his entire family.
Never a day would go by without him telling a
joke and making you laugh . I was fortunate to
have known and worked with Tim at
Quinnipiac. Peace be with you.