Mr. Francis "Frank" Murphy

Mr. Francis “Frank” Murphy, of Pittsfield, MA, and formerly of Murray Hill, NYC, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, just two days before celebrating his 85th birthday. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on May 4, 1940, son of the late Charles and Stella Hennessy Murphy, he graduated from Pittsfield High School with the class of 1957. Frank then earned his bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross in 1961 and later graduated from Fordham University with a Doctor of Law Degree in 1970. Frank enlisted in the United States Navy in 1961, where he proudly served his country becoming a Commissioned Officer rank of Lieutenant in 1965 and receiving an honorable discharge in 1967. During his time in the Navy, he sailed around the world multiple times and received many medals. For much of his life and career, Frank resided in the Murray Hill section of New York City, where he was employed by the former New York Telephone Company, which later transitioned to Verizon. There, he worked as an executive in the finance department, until his retirement. It was through his years of education, Naval Service and career that Frank built the lifelong friendships that he cherished. Frank loved living in the city but also enjoyed his Peter Pan bus rides back home to the Berkshires to visit his parents and sister Maureen “Mitzi” on Eleanor Rd. After Mitzi’s death in 2000, he became a family member of the Atkinsons, joining them for holidays and all their family celebrations. While in New York, Frank enjoyed spending time with friends over dinner at many different restaurants, with Neary’s on E. 57th St. being a longtime favorite. It was there that he became a member of yet another family. Frank was an avid Red Sox fan and a proud card-carrying member of the “BLOHARDS” (Benevolent Loyal Order of the Honorable Ancient Red Sox Diehard Sufferers of New York), attending many games over the years. Among many things, Frank enjoyed traveling, reading history, cheering on the Red Sox, taking long walks around Manhattan, and spending time with family and friends. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Maureen “Mitzi” Murphy. We would like to thank all the staff at Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community in Dalton and Springside Rehab and Nursing Center in Pittsfield for the amazing care that Frank received over the past year. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Francis “Frank” Murphy will be Friday, May 9, 2025, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph Church, celebrated by Msgr. Michael A. Shershanovich, Pastor. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation at the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home in Pittsfield, 220 East Street, Pittsfield MA, 01201, directly prior to the service, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Donations in Frank’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Red Sox Foundation in care of the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home.

Mr. Francis "Frank" Murphy

May 4, 1940 - May 2, 2025