Murphy, Robert G. – age 89, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Winchester, passed away on July 27, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Emelina (Wakat) Murphy. Bob was the loving father of Veronica Murphy-Witkowski and her husband Anthony of MN, the dear brother of Clarice Casassa and the late Richard and Francis Murphy, and the devoted grandfather of Mikela and Michael Witkowski. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather at Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester, on Monday, July 31 @ 9AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, 155 Washington St., Winchester at 10AM. Interment will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Mayo Hospice 200 1st St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905.