1988
Philip
2017
Philip B. Murphy
July 18, 1988 — September 17, 2017
Biography
PAXTON – Philip B. Murphy, 29, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was the beloved son of Brian C. and Cecilia E. (Minor) Murphy of Paxton. Besides his parents he leaves the love of his life and fiancée, Alyssa Rose, to whom he proposed on his birthday, this past July 18 ; two aunts, Ann L. Monahan and her husband, Michael of Harwichport and Marjorie J. Misiewicz and her husband Robert of Kernersville, North Carolina; and many cousins.
Phil was born in Worcester and spent his childhood in Paxton. He graduated from St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury in 2006 where he played soccer and was captain of the St. John’s tennis team in his senior year. A 2010 graduate of The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Phil played on the rugby team and spent his junior year abroad at the University of Cork, Ireland. His memberships included St. John’s Alumni Association and the College of the Holy Cross Alumni Association. He lived the last several years in Cambridge, South Boston and Brighton before recently moving to Watertown. Phil worked for C-4 Analytics in Saugus as Account Director.
Phil was outgoing and made friends wherever he went. He never met a stranger that he didn’t soon consider a friend. Phil embraced his Irish heritage.Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Phil’s family from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, September 21, at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Friday, September 22, at Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester, followed by interment at St. John’s Cemetery in Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Food for the Poor Program, 20 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604 ( www.stjohnsfoodforthepoor.org).To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit our "Guest Book" here on this page.
Calling Hours
Thursday
September 21, 2017
,
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
at
Miles Funeral Home
Click for Map and Directions
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
September 22, 2017
,
10:30 AM
at
Christ The King Church
Click for Map and Directions
Interment
Friday
September 22, 2017
,
11:45 AM
at
St. John's Cemetery
Click for Map and Directions
PAXTON – Philip B. Murphy, 29, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was the beloved son of Brian C. and Cecilia E. (Minor) Murphy of Paxton. Besides his parents he leaves the love of his life and fiancée, Alyssa Rose, to whom he proposed on his birthday, this past July 18 ; two aunts, Ann L. Monahan and her husband, Michael of Harwichport and Marjorie J. Misiewicz and her husband Robert of Kernersville, North Carolina; and many cousins.
Phil was born in Worcester and spent his childhood in Paxton. He graduated from St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury in 2006 where he played soccer and was captain of the St. John’s tennis team in his senior year. A 2010 graduate of The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Phil played on the rugby team and spent his junior year abroad at the University of Cork, Ireland. His memberships included St. John’s Alumni Association and the College of the Holy Cross Alumni Association. He lived the last several years in Cambridge, South Boston and Brighton before recently moving to Watertown. Phil worked for C-4 Analytics in Saugus as Account Director.
Phil was outgoing and made friends wherever he went. He never met a stranger that he didn’t soon consider a friend. Phil embraced his Irish heritage.Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Phil’s family from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, September 21, at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Friday, September 22, at Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester, followed by interment at St. John’s Cemetery in Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Food for the Poor Program, 20 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604 ( www.stjohnsfoodforthepoor.org).To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit our "Guest Book" here on this page.
Calling Hours
Thursday
September 21, 2017
,
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
at
Miles Funeral Home
Click for Map and Directions
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
September 22, 2017
,
10:30 AM
at
Christ The King Church
Click for Map and Directions
Interment
Friday
September 22, 2017
,
11:45 AM
at
St. John's Cemetery
Click for Map and Directions
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