Michael D. Murphy
May 9, 1938 - February 11, 2020
Michael D. Murphy of Patchogue, New York died after a long illness on February 11, 2020. He was 82 years old. Mike was born in Hempstead, New York on May 9, 1938 and grew up in nearby Mineola. He served with the Third Infantry Division of the US Army in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1962 he married Irene J. Hagemeyer of Hicksville, New York. Irene passed away last year. Mike graduated from Hofstra University and went to work for the Suffolk County Department of Social Services. He retired as director of the Child Support Enforcement Bureau. After retirement, Mike and Irene sold their home in Brentwood, New York and moved to Florida. They enjoyed travel, friends, and visiting their children and grandchildren. Mike and Irene returned to Long Island in 2018. Mike is survived by his sons, Christopher and John M. Murphy, his grandsons Liam, Riley, Colin and Michael Murphy, and his brother, James Murphy. The Murphy family will receive visitors at the Robertaccio Funeral Home at 85 Medford Ave. in Patchogue, New York on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. https://www.robertacciofuneralhome.com/ He will be buried at Calverton National Cemetery on Monday, February 17.
Michael D. Murphy of Patchogue, New York died after a long illness on February 11, 2020. He was 82 years old. Mike was born in Hempstead, New York on May 9, 1938 and grew up in nearby Mineola. He served with the Third Infantry Division of... View Obituary & Service Information