Joan Murphy

Albany-Joan Murphy, 84, passed away Thursday morning, May 17, 2012 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a gentle caring soul, with the heart of a lion, and she will be greatly missed. Joan was predeceased in 2004 by her beloved husband, Dr. Frederick J. “Ted” Murphy. A graduate of Vincentian Institute, Joan received her RN from St. Peter’s Nursing School, and spent over fifty years as a nurse, first at St. Peter’s Hospital and later at the Villa. One of the proudest moments in her life was when her son Brian and her granddaughter Jessica entered the medical field, and she loved sharing her knowledge of and her passion for caring for patients with them. She reveled in the role of Matriarch of the Murphy Clan, and hosted Sunday dinners for the entire family well into her 80’s. Her co-workers, friends and family were the joy of her life, and she spent as much time as she could talking, telling stories and laughing. Joan was the beloved mother of Kathleen Clarity (George), Megan Murphy, Dr. Kevin Murphy (Dr. Jeanette Cleveland), Brian Murphy (Paula), and Mark Murphy (Anne); cherished grandmother of Michael Clarity, Lt. Cmdr. Tom Clarity USN, Kathleen Murphy, Michael Murphy, Dr. Jessica Noonan, Carolyn Murphy, Drew Murphy and Sean Murphy; great grandmother of Aiden, Connor, Isla, and Mae Clarity; dear sister in law of Joseph Young. sister of the late Ruth Passenger, her twin sister Carolyn Gibbons, and Margaret Young. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital 4 Pavilion, and Dr. Carmen Giuliano. Funeral services Monday, May 21, 2012 at 8:15 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany at 9:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday, May 20, 2012 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Joan Murphy

August 27, 1927 - May 17, 2012