Cornelius Patrick Murphy Jr. Obituary (1922

Cornelius Patrick Murphy Jr., 95 of Monroe Township passed away on Saturday November 18th at the Chelsea at Forsgate Senior Living Facility. Born in Hoboken, Mr. Murphy was a lifelong resident until moving to Monroe Township 4 years ago. He was employed for 30 years as a firefighter for the Hoboken Fire Department, retiring in 1976. Mr. Murphy was a member of the VFW, B.P.O.E. Lodge, American Legion and Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, all of Hoboken. As a proud Irish-American he loved all things Irish. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater and attaining the rank of Corporal. He was predeceased by his parents Cornelius P. and Catherine (McLaughlin) Murphy Sr. and his brother John Murphy (former Captain of the HFD.) Surviving are his sister Doris Mullin of Monroe Township and many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews of the Mullin and Murphy families. Services will begin at 9 a.m. Friday at the Lester Memorial Home 16 W. Church St., Jamesburg followed by a 9:30 a.m. funeral liturgy at St. James RC Church, Jamesburg, NJ. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City. Visiting hours for family and friends will be Wednesday 5-8 p.m. and Friday 8-9 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/tribute.