Frank P. Murphy

Colonie-Frank P. Murphy, of Colonie Village, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 29, 2014 after a valiant battle against lung cancer diagnosed earlier this year. Frank was born on February 10, 1938 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the son of Francis J. Murphy and Esther Ballard Murphy. Frank moved with his family to the Albany area at a young age where he has resided since then. Frank attended Albany schools and from 1956-1959 served in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, Frank was employed with the National Biscuit Company until 1966 when he began working in the data processing field. In 1967, he received appointment to the position of computer programmer with the New York Department of Civil Service where, with a strong work ethic, he advanced to positions in senior computer systems analysis and management of data processing services. Frank retired from State service in 1995 and very much enjoyed his retirement years. He had a great sense of humor and was an avid reader with an interest in many subjects. Frank was an astute observer of happenings in politics and always ready to discuss them. He enjoyed placing a bet or two and looked forward to doing so a few times at Saratoga each summer. Frank loved visiting his daughter in Virginia and his son in Colorado and always held them close to his heart. Over the years, Frank also enjoyed participating in the multitude of gatherings of the Kehoe family, who he considered to be his own. In addition to his parents, Frank’s brother, William Murphy, and sister, Diane Englehart predeceased him. Frank is survived by a daughter, Donna Murphy Charalambous of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a son, Damien Patrik of Denver, Colorado and cherished friend, Joan Kehoe of Albany. Frank is also survived by a brother-in-law, Richard Englehart, of Latham, a nephew, Gordon Englehart, many cousins and friends. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18 at St. Pius X Catholic Church , 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville, New York at 11:00 a.m. , with the Very Rev. Michael Farano presiding . There will be no calling hours. Interment will be at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, New York on Monday, October 20, at 12:00 pm. Those wishing to remember Frank in a special way may send a contribution to Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 27106, New York, New York 10018 or visit www.mskcc.org . To leave a message for the family, obtain directions or view other helpful services, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Frank P. Murphy

February 10, 1938 - September 29, 2014