John P. Murphy, 81, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday May 28, 2019.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late James A. and Hazel E. (Ricketson) Murphy, he lived in New Jersey for 18 years before returning to New Bedford.
He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church.
Mr. Murphy was formerly employed as a textile designer in New York, then later worked for C.P. Bourg in New Bedford until his retirement.
He was a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick where he was a former treasurer and director. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the New Bedford Port Society.
Survivors include his son, John Edward Murphy and his wife Heather of Tampa, FL; a brother, Edward M. Murphy; two grandchildren, Shannon and Sean; and his Goddaughter, Anne-Marie Kerney and her husband John and their children, J.P., Justin and Jacob.
He was the brother of the late James A. Murphy and Robert R. Murphy.
His Funeral will be held on Saturday June 1st at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Lawrence Church at 10 AM. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday May 31st from 4-8 PM. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.