Kathleen S. Murphy

Albany, NY- Kathleen S. Murphy, 89, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 in Albany, NY. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 27 years, Joseph T. Murphy. Born in Evanston, IL, she is the youngest daughter of the late Edna and John Scherer and the sister of the late Ruth Henderson, Thomas, John and Donald Scherer. Kathleen is a graduate of The Academy of the Holy Names School. She lived in Albany where she raised her family. She was a long-term member of Wolferts Roost Country Club. She was an avid golfer and in recent years when no longer out on the links, she would spend hours watching the professionals on television. She loved all kinds of sports and spent many years attending or watching her grandchildren play sports. She enjoyed time with her friends playing bridge. She loved spending weekends at Schroon Lake. She will best be remembered for her love of family and many cherished relationships she maintained throughout her life. She is predeceased by her first husband, Paul M. DeRusso, and survived by her children, Paul (Cindy) DeRusso of Rochester NY, Patricia (Christopher Forrest) DeRusso of Philadelphia, PA, and Lisa (Stephen) Miller of Schroon Lake, NY; and step-children Catherine Murphy of Jupiter, Fla, Joseph T. (Vera) Murphy of Bethlehem, Michael Murphy of Tequesta, Fla., and Patricia Murphy of New York City. She is also survived by 15 loving grandchildren whom she adored: Katherine Ghidiu, and Michael DeRusso; Alexandra, Kathryn and Jackson Forrest; Alison Culp, Daniel, Andrew, and Casey Miller; Francisco and Sydney Scilabro, Vera Ragone, and Christine, Bridget and Brett Murphy; she is also survived by 3 great grandchildren, Henry Miller, Logan, and Leighton Ragone, as well as several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass Friday, August 12, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kathleen’s memory to the American Heart Association, Albany Chapter, c/o 1 Union Street, #301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a Prayer Card, or directions, or share a photo with them, please go to www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Kathleen S. Murphy

July 8, 1933 - August 8, 2022