Eugene Murphy

Eugene T. Murphy, age 88, of Drexel Hill, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 9, 2018.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Catherine Murphy (nee Maier).

Gene was a graduate of St. Thomas More High School and LaSalle College, both in Philadelphia, PA.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War era.

He was employed as a Revenue Agent for the Internal Revenue Service.

Gene was a longtime member of St. Laurence Church.

He spent numerous years as President, Board Member and Coach in the Highland Park Kirklyn Athletic Association (HPKAA) and was also a member of the St. Thomas More Alumni Association.



In addition to his parents, Gene was predeceased by his brothers Thomas Murphy and M. Joseph Murphy and his sister Marie Gilvey.



Gene is survived by his beloved wife, Evelyn (nee Verrecchia), his loving children Dee Cleary (Bill), Kathi Boudwin (Dan), Gale Concannon (Mark), Eugene Murphy (Patti), Joe Murphy (Terry), Mary Beth Sharkey (Mark), Drew Murphy (Liz), Lynn Becker (John) and Tommy Murphy, his 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his brother L. Francis Murphy (Elaine) and his sister Cathleen Albertus (the late William) and many nieces and nephews.



Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday, August 12, 2018 3:00 PM-7:00 PM The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and to his Funeral Mass Monday, August 13, 2018 10:30 AM St. Laurence Church, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA.

Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gene's memory to St. Laurence School, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082 would be appreciated.