In Memory Of
Walter "Papa" Murphy
1932
2024
Walter "Papa" Murphy
September 10, 1932 — January 27, 2024
Rochester, NY
Saturday January 27, 2024
Predeceased by his wife, Mary Murphy.
Survived by his sons, James Sr. and Walter Jr. of Rochester, NY. Daughters, Jennie and Sandra of Rochester, NY. 3 grandsons, DEMETRIUS, Blake, James II. Granddaughters, Jeanette (Scott) Bullard, Janice (Snipes). 8 great grandchildren. Brother in law, Cicero (Rebecca) McCrea of Kingstree, SC. Sister in law, Rovenia McCrea of Rochester, NY. In addition a host of nephews and nieces, many cousins. Walter's longtime and best friend, Angela Tucker.
Walter loved his Gospel Group, The B.C. Harmonizers. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and barbecuing.
Walter was born in Kingstree,SC on August 10, 1932 to his parents, Marcus and Margaret Murphy. He attended St. Paul School in Kingstree and St. Paul Methodist Church. Following moving to Rochester, NY, he attended Lady of Americas.
He was the proud owner of Mary's Soul Food Restaurant for over 10 years. He worked also as a construction worker for Frank Dimino Construction Co.
Walter's last job was working at Genesee Recycling Co as a truck driver. Walter loved his family, church and life. He will sadly be missed by so many that knew him.
Family and friends may call 10am-12noon, Thursday February 8, 2024 at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd. (next to Donut's Delight). Funeral service will begin at 12noon following visitation in the chapel of the funeral home.
Interment, Riverside Cemetery.
To leave the family a condolence or to sign Walter's guestbook, click the link "share memories".
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation and many thanks for your acts of kindness and sympathy shown to them during their hour of bereavement. May God bless you and be with you at all times.
Saturday January 27, 2024
Predeceased by his wife, Mary Murphy.
Survived by his sons, James Sr. and Walter Jr. of Rochester, NY. Daughters, Jennie and Sandra of Rochester, NY. 3 grandsons, DEMETRIUS, Blake, James II. Granddaughters, Jeanette (Scott) Bullard, Janice (Snipes). 8 great grandchildren. Brother in law, Cicero (Rebecca) McCrea of Kingstree, SC. Sister in law, Rovenia McCrea of Rochester, NY. In addition a host of nephews and nieces, many cousins. Walter's longtime and best friend, Angela Tucker.
Walter loved his Gospel Group, The B.C. Harmonizers. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and barbecuing.
Walter was born in Kingstree,SC on August 10, 1932 to his parents, Marcus and Margaret Murphy. He attended St. Paul School in Kingstree and St. Paul Methodist Church. Following moving to Rochester, NY, he attended Lady of Americas.
He was the proud owner of Mary's Soul Food Restaurant for over 10 years. He worked also as a construction worker for Frank Dimino Construction Co.
Walter's last job was working at Genesee Recycling Co as a truck driver. Walter loved his family, church and life. He will sadly be missed by so many that knew him.
Family and friends may call 10am-12noon, Thursday February 8, 2024 at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd. (next to Donut's Delight). Funeral service will begin at 12noon following visitation in the chapel of the funeral home.
Interment, Riverside Cemetery.
To leave the family a condolence or to sign Walter's guestbook, click the link "share memories".
Psalm 23:4
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff shall comfort me".
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation and many thanks for your acts of kindness and sympathy shown to them during their hour of bereavement. May God bless you and be with you at all times.
A special thank you to Renita Smith..
Grief is the last act of love we can give to those we loved. "Where there is deep grief there was great love".
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Thursday, February 8, 2024
10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Service
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
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