Obituary: Kevin J. Murphy Of Brewster Dies At 72

Via Beecher Funeral Home:

Kevin J. Murphy of Brewster, NY, passed away Friday Sept. 29, 2023, in Danbury, CT at the age of 72.

Kevin was born August 18, 1951, in White Plains, NY, son of the late Charles and Beatrice (Longley) Murphy. After graduating from North Salem High School, he joined the Marine Corps from 1969 to 1971 and served in the Vietnam War. Upon returning Kevin met and married the love of his life, Cathy Morganti, at Tonetta Lake Park, Brewster NY in 1975.

Kevin owned his own maintenance company, Murphy Maintenance, for 45 years before retiring in 2014. He loved his neighborhood in Tonetta Lake Park and after retiring he loved spending time at his home away from home in Folly Beach, South Carolina. Kevin was passionate about basketball and was a huge Celtics fan, he was also a devout practitioner of transcendental meditation for over 45 years. Through his spirituality we know he will live on forever in our hearts and throughout our lives.

Kevin is survived by his wife Cathy Murphy of Brewster, NY; His son Joshua Murphy and his wife Sophie of Ridgewood Queens, NY and his daughter Jessica Murphy of John’s Island, SC.; his brother Anthony Murphy; his granddaughter Valentine; and his sister-in-law and best friend Linda Morganti. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Charles Murphy, Douglas Murphy, and Wally Murphy.

A celebration of life will take place on Oct. 15, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Tonetta Lake at 80 Tonetta Lakeway Drive, Brewster, NY, 10509.