Obituary of Edward Murphy

Edward F. Murphy, a man who devoted his life to his family, passed away at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The beloved husband of 58 years of Rosemarie (D’Errico), he was 79 years old. Eddie was born, raised and educated in Taunton. He was the son of the late Mary (Silva) Murphy. Eddie and Rosemarie married on April 1, 1958 and they settled in Burlington around 1962 where they would raise their family. Eddie was a longtime member of Union of Operating Engineers Local 4. He worked for over 20 years as a Crane Operator at Nappy Crane Service in Everett. As a child Eddie lived on the family farm and his mom worked hard to provide for him. She sewed his clothes and made sure he did not want for anything. Eddie’s goal in life was to be the ultimate provider and caregiver for his wife and children. He did not want them to lack for anything. He accomplished that and more. Eddie was a talented craftsman. There wasn’t a job he wouldn’t tackle. He basically built his home on Douglas Ave. He did all the carpentry work and electrical. If he didn’t know how to do it – he would give it a try and be successful. He loved his home and took great pride in it. He had a green thumb and his yard was always beautifully landscaped. Eddie loved to entertain and his door was always open to family, friends and neighbors. He was the ultimate host and nothing gave him more pleasure than inviting you to a function at his home whether it was a clam bake, cook out or holiday party. During this retirement years Eddie and Rosemarie and their son Eddie would take trips throughout the United States in the R.V. Camper. They visited Florida and Graceland to name a few destinations. The three of them also took a memorable trip to Hawaii. His children would describe him as the “Best Dad”. To help support his son Eddie’s illness he turned the garage into the most beautiful room for him. When his daughter Cindy was diagnosed with Breast Cancer he retired to he could help care for her. He spent his days with Cindy while her husband was working taking her to her doctor’s visits and being her daily care giver. Eddie had a nurturing personality and a calming way about him. He lovingly cared for his mother-in-law and father-in-law who lived on the same street. There wasn’t anything Eddie wouldn’t do for family or friends. He was known for his quick “wit” and his laid back personality. Eddie will be remembered as a man who put his family first. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Eddie was the beloved husband of 58 years of Rosemarie (D’Errico). Loving father of Kathleen M. Nasta & her husband William of Manchester, NH, Jeanne M. Murphy of TX, Edward F. Murphy, Jr. of Burlington and the late Cindy Murphy-Funderburk. Father-in-law of Max C. Funderburk. Proud Grandfather of Alyssa Nasta, Michael Murphy, Shawn Stinson and the late William A. Nasta. Great grandfather of Sabrina, Alexandria, William Jr., Mia Marie, Gianna & Abigail Rose. Brother of Isabelle Baptista of Taunton. Funeral from the Edward V Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 8:45 a.m.. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church, Billerica at 10:00 a.m. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment in Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. Memorials in Edward’s name may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 796 Boston Rd., Billerica, MA 01821 or Floating Hospital for Children for Pediatric Hematology, c/o Tufts Medical Center Trust, 800 Washington St., Box 231, Boston, MA 02111 Eulogy written by Kathy Nasta This was so very hard to write. We wanted to say so much but then we realized that you all knew him and the kind of person he was. Hardworking, honorable, fair and just, a good neighbor and friend and most importantly a wonderful husband and father. I would like to read something our sister Cindy wrote about our father before she passed away describing him as a soldier. We believe her words exemplify our Dad. The Soldier Soldier represents a man of strength and dignity. He is humble, and never conscious of the wonderful gifts he holds. Soldier behaves as if the power he possesses is frivolous, and he never stops to relish in the fruits of his own distinctiveness - It appears not important to him. Soldier carries the heart and imagination of a child and the wisdom of the ancients. Humor is also no stranger to this knight. When you least expect it, Soldier will make you roar with his latest tale or adventure, or kindly provide you with a key to a mystery you’ve been struggling to comprehend. Always a man of action, soldier will attack each task put before him with a skilled hand and a strong determination. Nothing is too impossible for this champion. Hard work is his declaration of love and devotion to his family; He gives his all. No greater compliment can be given than when someone says, “Today you’ve reminded me of the soldier”. Love To My Soldier, My Hero, My Dad