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Thomas F. "Tom" Murphy

1939 - 2015

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Visitation at Funeral Home

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Monday, March 30, 2015

Alderson-Ford Funeral Home

615 South Main Street

Cheshire, Connecticut, United States

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Monday

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Mass

12:00 pm

Monday, March 30, 2015

St. Bridget Church

175 Main Street

Cheshire, Connecticut, United States

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St. Bridget Cemetery

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Cheshire, Connecticut, United States

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Amanda posted a condolence

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Happy Birthday Dad!!! Thinking of you on your special day and hoping you are getting a big celebration in Heaven with all our loved ones...enjoying chocolate cupcakes and maybe even getting a little of that peace and quiet you would always tell us kids you wanted. We love you Papa Smurf and miss you greatly!!!

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Bryan T Murphy posted a condolence

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Happy Father's day pop i think of you daily and will always remember you as the best father ever you are greatly missed if i can be half the man you were I'll be ok i love and miss you greatly and know i will see you again I'll see you on the back 9 yiu always liked the back 9 only you would know what that means I am proud to be your son and can hold my head up high knowing that i have your blood running through my body and as i get older find i have a lot of your trates and sayings so just wanted to let you know that I will always have great memories of you in my heart I love You pop

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Mitch & Mary Reis lit a candle

Monday, June 8, 2015

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Alethea Murphy posted a condolence

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

I'd lie to extend my deepest condolences to Tom's first born children, Robin and Bryan. He missed seeing you and I'm sorry you weren't able to see him. He was a wonderful father and an awesome father in law. He will live on forever in all of our hearts and we'll see him again in heaven.

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Bryan Thomas Murphy posted a condolence

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

O'Murchadha. I love you dad. See you in heaven

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Maureen Murphy posted a condolence

Friday, April 3, 2015

EULOGY (6-CONT) And in our quiet evening conversations on the back deck with coffee and cigarettes, Tom would talk about how he enjoyed watching the cardinals, chickadees, mourning doves and squirrels in their play, and his ability to converse with God, as he had always done, "his way." Today in the spirit of Tom's celebration for a long journey of love and soul, amidst his clan, his network, his tribe, his family, we make a loud and heartfelt plea to the Lord: Station Heaven, Open Alpha Gate. Open Omega Gate. 505 aka Captain Murphy aka Papa Smurf aka Thomas Francis Paul Murphy, Himself, To be sure, is coming home. Rest in peace, Tom. May perpetual light and chocolate cupcakes be yours for eternity. All my love, "your bride," Moe

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Maureen Murphy posted a condolence

Friday, April 3, 2015

EULOGY (5-CONT) but did routine rounds, both inside the institution and to the outside shops; taking time to know those who were working with him in their respective stations. Tom was a man who yielded 100% of himself to the job because he wanted to; because those officers with whom he worked meant so much to him, that he wanted to ensure their safety; no blue shirt to be left behind; no preventable tragedies to occur on his watch. And many of the officers were motivated to also give 100% to the job because of fear of disappointing Tom; some offering themselves like sacrificial lambs, after making a minor, foolish mistake for the Captain to deliver a bip to the back of their heads with his famed correctional ring. Upon his retirement, Tom enjoyed time with the family and laboring in the yard. He loved planting his yearly New Guinea Impatiens and mowing and watering his front lawn to perfection, even during the height of the summer heat. (Continued)

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Maureen Murphy posted a condolence

Friday, April 3, 2015

EULOGY (4-CONT) I heard Samson-like accounts of Tom picking inmates up by their shoulders and tossing them to awaiting officers to be escorted to Segregation or a galley cell. What impressed me most, was not the portrayal of Tom's muscles, but his ability to direct where each restrained inmate would be returned to housing, without allowing for any recurrence of uprising; a phenomenal feat of leadership and intellect that reflected a mastering of strategy, with an inmate census that flexed between 14 and 1500. But there were also stories of Tom's paternal side to oversee the professional and personal well-being of those female and male officers under his charge. So very proud was he, when those under his tutelage were promoted to the ranks of Lt, Capt., Major and even Warden; and so very saddened when some of his young officers passed from life prematurely. He was not one to hide in an office; (Continued)

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Maureen Murphy posted a condolence

Thursday, April 2, 2015

EULOGY (3-CONT) Raised by politically active parents who were staunch patriots, Tom was proud that he had served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and would call Correctional officer Kerry Austin, his golf partner, best friend and fellow Marine, to wish him "Happy Birthday to the Corps," every November 10th. Second only to his family, Tom was most proud of the twenty years that he served with the CT Department of Corrections, from his beginning, couple of years at Whalley Ave in New Haven to his many years at the "Big House," Cheshire Correctional Institute, where I met Tom on the night shift, in September, 1989. From the beginning, it was evident to me, that Tom was well respected and well feared and yielded influence within the galleys and concrete walls of the prison. Stories raged of Tom's undaunted nature and valor to quell the riots in the dining hall and crush the gangs from gaining collective power. (Continued)

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Maureen Murphy posted a condolence

Thursday, April 2, 2015

EULOGY(2-CONT) And if you failed to correctly guess his heritage from his name, he'd be sure to enlighten you that he was 100% certified Irish-American, second generation; "Get it right," he used to say. "Thomas Francis Paul Murphy, Himself, To be sure." Tom possessed an unwavering sense of righteousness and justice, where everyone deserved his respect. He would always say, " It's when I'm not teasing you, that you need to beware. I only razz the ones I love." There were many achievements that Tom accomplished; achievements that spin a legacy of focused pursuit and passion by a man with strong convictions. Tom would always highlight his sports prowess; pointing out that he was a member of The Five Iron Men for Hamden High, during the 1956-1957 basketball season; emphasizing that the distinction of Iron was because there were no substitutions in any of the games; that he and his 4 teammates played each and every second of every game. (Continued)

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Maureen Murphy posted a condolence

Thursday, April 2, 2015

EULOGY OFFERED 03/30/2015 Jane Howard, noted journalist and author of " In Search of the Good Family," wrote, " Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one." Today, as we gather to pay our last respects and tributes to Tom, the only child of Frank and Mary Murphy, it is evident that he found family and network in every area of life that he walked; people whom he loved dearly and people who loved him back, just as dearly. Tom possessed that right stuff, that right charm to work any room he entered; flashing a huge smile that was magnified and echoed in his baby,blue eyes; eyes that he was always proud to have others notice (especially if you happened to offer the comment that he looked like Kenny Rogers or Sean Connery.) Tom constantly delivered spontaneous quips that often became lifelong Tommy-isms and prankish ploys,unleashed by the leprechaun in him (Continued)

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Juanita L Martin posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Maureen, I am so sorry for you and your family during this difficult time. Through your many stories of your husband and family I know he was loved and will be truly missed. I hope you all stay strong and keep smiling :)

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The McGuire Family posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Condolences to your family.

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Dennis Jones posted a condolence

Monday, March 30, 2015

Thomas Murphy aka "skipper" I recall the very first time we met on my first day at the Rock. From that moment to this I've considered you a friend, brother and mentor. Success in my career is a direct result of you and many others time and effort in mentoring us younger troops. I always admired your work ethic and sprit of humanity. So many great times, they are hard to remember. Rest in piece my brother. Your rest is well earned.

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Fred Hollywood Monroig posted a condolence

Monday, March 30, 2015

My condolences to all his many friends and family. While I was always a bit intimidated by him; I could always count on- that he knew best. Thank you for service, and all you have done for the many people that were lucky enough to have you in our lives. RIP Captain- was an honor and privilege to know and work for you.

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Jerry Lehr posted a condolence

Monday, March 30, 2015

Gods Speed Murph Its 1986 and you broke us in the fair firm way. Your work will countinue, its now larger than you can ever Imagine. See you in the Blink on an Eye and If you can Send us alittle more strength as our planet needs it.

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Victor Liburdi posted a condolence

Monday, March 30, 2015

It was a sad day to read that Captain Tom Murphy has passed away. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. During the years we worked together he was the most effective and reliable supervisor we had at Cheshire. May the Lord keep him in his grace for eternity. God bless him. Vic Liburdi

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Sunday, March 29, 2015

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CT Golf Pros Tear Up Myrtle Beach Left to Right Bob West Kerry Austin Tom Murphy Brett Ferguson

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Nelly Irizarry (retired Capt) posted a condolence

Sunday, March 29, 2015

I had the honor to work along side Capt. Murphy for years while I was assigned to Cheshire Correctional. Tom was a upstanding man whom always lead with his knowledge, fairness, consistencies and kindness. His legacy will live on by all who knew and worked with him. My heartfelt condolences to his wife, family and friends. Capt. Murphy may you rest in eternal peace.

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Bob Gary posted a condolence

Sunday, March 29, 2015

"Murph" was THE best supervisor I've ever had! He had a very good relationship with all of his staff. No one ever had a bad thing to say about him! The " ROCK" forever!! Go bless his entire family for sharing Murph with us,he will be sorely missed! Bob Gary The "ROCK"1988-1989

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Ramona a Jenkins posted a condolence

Sunday, March 29, 2015

I worked with capt. Murphy from 1994 to 2000. He was a wonderful person and a great guy. He would listen to any problem ,whether it was work related or not,he was the best and will surely be missed. Sorry for your loss and may he rest in peace!!!!!!

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