Patricia “Patty” Ann (Neville) Murphy, 78, of Portland, passed away peacefully after a short illness at Middlesex Hospital on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Patty was born on July 25, 1946, in Middletown CT, the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” and Catherine “Kay” (Coleman) Neville. She was raised in Middletown and Portland, graduating from Portland High School in 1964. She eventually met and married her beloved husband and started a family. Throughout her life she worked at various places including Aetna, Quarry Town Market, Brownstone Pharmacy, Reliance, Apria Health Care, Middlesex Hospital, Gotta’s Farm and lastly the town of Portland. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Portland.
During her children’s and grandchildren’s formative years, she was always present, attending baseball and basketball games, swim meets, plays, award ceremonies, dance and skating recitals. She enjoyed reading the daily paper, going to the movies, holiday decorating, travelling with family, QVC, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was a devoted wife and mother who acted as a caregiver to many of her family members. She will be remembered for her strength, her generosity, unwavering spirit and her commitment to finding joy in the small moments, even amidst significant pain.
Patty is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Richard “Pinky” Murphy; her children, Rosemary Murphy-Woitowitz and her husband Fred, Shaun Murphy and his partner Eva Washington; grandchildren Hunter and Reagan Woitowitz; sister Katherine Scott and her husband Douglas; brother-in-law Thomas Murphy and his wife Karen; sisters-in-law Mary Murphy and her wife Sherry Smith, Julie Murphy; several nieces, nephews, and cousins - especially Janie Coleman.
She is preceded in death by her parents, in-laws William and Rosemary Murphy; brother James Neville and his wife Noreen; brothers-in-law: John, Joseph and William Murphy; and nephew Todd Tamburri.
Our family would like to thank Middlesex Hospital. We find solace in knowing that she received the best possible care in her final days. We also want to express our profound gratitude to her caretaker, Carlene, whose unwavering commitment to Patty’s comfort and dignity was truly remarkable.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11th, 10:00 a.m., at St. Mary’s Church, 45 Freestone Avenue, Portland, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations in Patty’s memory may be made to the Portland Food Bank, 7 Waverly Avenue, Portland, CT 06480.
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