Joseph T. Murphy

Albany-Joseph T. Murphy, 76, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, he is the youngest son of the late William and Alice Murphy and the brother of James and the late William Murphy. Joe is a graduate of Vincentian Institute High School where he combined his love of sports and music by excelling on the football and baseball teams as well as playing the saxophone and clarinet with the Red Jackets. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Siena College after which Joe served in the U.S. Army conducting research at the Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Returning to Albany, he began a family while earning his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in 1961. During his legal career he served as an Assistant District Attorney of Albany County and an Administrative Law Judge and Chairman of the Appeals Board for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle. He continued his private practice of law for over 48 years. He was a long term member and past President of Wolfert’s Roost Country Club, an avid golfer and a passionate Notre Dame fan. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Kathleen; his children, Catherine of Jupiter,Florida; Joseph T. (Vera) of Bethlehem; Michael of Tequesta, Florida; and Patricia of New York City, and step children, Paul (Cindy) DeRusso of Rochester, Patricia (Chris) DeRusso of Philadelphia, and Lisa (Stephen) Miller of Slingerlands. He is also survived by fifteen loving grandchildren whom he adored: Francisco and Sydney Scilabro; Vera, Christine, Bridget and Brett Murphy; Katherine and Michael DeRusso, Alexandra, Kathryn and Jackson Forrest and Daniel, Andrew, Casey and Alison Miller; several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family at the funeral services to be held at 9:30am on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Historic Church of St. Mary of Capital Hill where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joe’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 guestbook; obtain a Prayer Card, or directions; or share a photo with them, please go to www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Joseph T. Murphy

April 5, 1933 - November 13, 2009