Marjorie Elizabeth Murphy – 88 – a resident of Shore Winds Nursing Facility in Rochester, formerly of Hornell, died early Saturday morning (February 25, 2012) at Unity Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness.
Born in Hornell on July 6, 1923, she was the daughter of Samuel & Elizabeth (Murphy) Sutton.
Marjorie grew up in Corning and was a graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic School and later graduated from Corning Free academy (Class of 1940).
She returned to Hornell in the early 1940s where she resided until the early 1970s. Throughout the years, Marjorie lived in several locations, including Ohio & Bath, NY and has resided in the Rochester area for the past five years.
While living in Hornell, Marjorie was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. While in Corning, she was a member of St. Mary’s Church. She had also been a member of the Legion of Mary, Catholic Daughters of America and Right to Life. She enjoyed watching sporting events on television and especially enjoyed watching her children & later her grand children playing sports.
Marjorie was married on September 16, 1941 to William F. Murphy, SR who died in 1992. She was also preceded in death by her son, Joseph E. Murphy (died 2002); two infant sons (died 1949 & 1959); her grandson, Joseph T. Murphy (died 2006); her brother, Francis B. Sutton (died 1992) and her son in law, Michael Callan (died 2009).
Surviving are 3 daughters, Joy Callan of Ohio, Margie (Gene) Liwa of Churchville and Mary (Paul) Roberts of Henrietta; 4 sons, William (Donna) Murphy of Tennessee, John (Kathy) Murphy of Tennessee, Robert (Sheryl “Sam”) Murphy of Ohio and Thomas Murphy of Ohio; her daughter-in-law, Bobbi Sue Murphy of Hornell; 1 sister, Mary Lou Tremaine of Horseheads; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews & cousins.
The family of Marjorie Elizabeth Murphy will receive friends on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM at St. Ann’s Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Corning, NY.
Marjorie’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to either St. Ann’s Church, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell, NY 14843 or to the Hornell YMCA Pool Fund, 18 Center St., Hornell, NY 14843.
To my aunts, uncles and Dad, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I will forever cherish the great memories I have of Grandma. Although I remember many visits to New York, the memories I hold dearest to my heart are of the ones in Marion. As a little girl Grandpa and Grandma’s house seemed magical to me…Grandma’s loving, soft spoken, kind way- the way she always made me feel so special-that is a feeling that will be part of me always. I hope and pray all of your memories will help you through this difficult time as I know she is in heaven watching over us all.
Tommy – I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. They prayed for her in church on Sunday. How nice it was of you and your family to bring her back to St. Ann’s for her funeral. I hope it brought back good memories to you when where back at St. Ann’s Church and seeing St. Ann’s school. This will probably be the last year the school will be open. So much has changed since 1971!
To the Murphy Family
I unfortunately just found out about the passing of your mother. Please accept my deepest condolences. I am so sorry that I could not convey my last respects. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
As part of the old Ransom Street gang, there was at least one truism and that was those crazy Murphy kids with the mother that was a saint. Even at an early age we all realized what a kind and wonderful person she was and will alwyas be remebered.
Again, i am so sorry. Please keep in touch.
I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing. you all are in my thoughts and prayers.