Michael James Murphy, 28, a lifelong area resident, died on November 25, 2017 at MidHudson Regional Hospital.
Born on February 7, 1989 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Michael was the son of Timothy and Marlene (Rich) Murphy. Michael worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for EMStar in Poughkeepsie for 10 years. He worked part time for Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps. He was a member of the Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps, and a life member of the Union Vale Fire Department and Rescue Squad. He was past EMS Lieutenant, Captain and Rescue Chief of Union Vale, past Captain of Pine Plains Rescue Squad, and member of The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Wappingers Falls. He was also an amateur radio operator under call sign KC2MJR.
On October 28, 2017 at Holy Trinity, Michael married Jennifer Becker who survives at home. He is also survived by his parents, Timothy and Marlene Murphy of LaGrange; his sister, Meghan Murphy of LaGrange; his grandparents, Doris and James Murphy of Millbrook; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Walter and Debra Becker; his sister-in-law, Laura Becker; his brother-in-law, Stephen Becker; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Michael and Margaret Rich.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 2-8pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday at 10am at Holy Trinity, 775 Main Street, Poughkeepsie followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Millbrook.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps, Union Vale Rescue Squad or the Ancient Order of Hibernian Project St. Patrick.
