Obituary of Eugene Murphy

Eugene Murphy, known as Murph, a resident of Beacon, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home. He was 81.

Son of the late Arthur and Evelyn Booth Murphy, he was born October 24, 1943 in Beacon.  Prior to his retirement in 2000, Gene worked for the City of Beacon Highway Department as a supervisor. He also worked as the dog warden in Beacon. He was a member of Beacon Engine Company. Gene enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing cards, junking and watching wrestling. He will always be remembered for having a cigar in his mouth.

Survivors include his wife, Martha A. Murphy; his children, Eugene A. Murphy and wife Debbie, Korrin Murphy and Charles Murphy; his sisters, Sylvia Long and her husband Dan, Grace Padworski and her husband Tom and Elma Bennett; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his step children, Jeanette Olson, John Olson, Erik Olson and Peter Olson.

Predeceased by his parents and sisters; Katherine Cross, Joan Brenner and Nina Mandigo.

Family and friends will gather on Tuesday, April 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls. A time of remembrance will be held at 6:30 p.m. during the visitation.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23 at Clove Cemetery, Clove Road in Lagrangeville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Glanzmann's Research Foundation, Inc.