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| Michael Raymond Murphy |
| Date Of Birth: | April 4, 1964 |
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| Date Of Death: | Decebmer 2, 2011 |
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| Service Date: | December 8, 2011 |
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Michael Raymond Murphy was born in Yonkers, New York, on April
4, 1964. He was the son of Raymond and Marie Murphy who mourn his
loss. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Christopher and
Bridget Murphy of Yonkers, New York. Michael was educated at The
Pinesbridge School for Special Needs Students in Yorktown Heights,
New York, and completed his education at Bloomington North High
School. Upon completion of high school Michael moved into his
Options for Better Living Group Home on Ida Lane, where he lived
with his special fraternity of brothers and wonderful caretakers
until his passing on Friday evening, December 2, 2011.
Throughout his life Michael was an avid collector of
Disney and Superhero DVDs. His hero was Superman, and he
often emulated his actions standing up for the underdog. He
proudly wore his Superman t-shirt around town with his collection
of badges from his favorite restaurants. He always dressed as
Superman for the Options Halloween Dance. Michael also was an
accomplished medal winner in Special Olympic bowling, swimming, and
golf. He was employed at Stone Belt where he was a top
producer in the Cook Room as well as the Art Room.
Mike enjoyed his Friday night dinners at Red Lobster (the source
of many of his badges thanks to their friendly staff), and his
Saturday's attending church at St. Paul's Catholic Center followed
by an outing to Steak and Shake with his Options'
caretakers. Sunday was by far his favorite day.
He relaxed at home hitting golf balls with his dad, composing
loud music on his keyboard for his mom, and devouring his dad's
special spaghetti suppers.
He will be missed at holiday gatherings at his sister
Ellen, and brother-in-law, Doug Porter's home. There he shared his
stories and champion eating skills with his nieces Amy Porter Cohn,
Bridget Porter McGuire, and Megan Porter Flodder, as well as his
great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister
and brother-in-law, Cathi and Mark Gage, and their sons, Alan,
Brian, and Nathan of Granger, Indiana, and his sister and
brother-in-law Christine and Eric Wright of Poway, California.
Mike was blessed with wonderful parents, sisters, and
caretakers who advocated for him throughout his life. His
life was enriched in many ways by Stonebelt and Options for Better
Living. If you would like to honor him please make a donation to
one of these organizations.
Calling hours will be held at Allen Funeral Home 4155 S.
Old St. Road 37 Bloomington, IN, on Wednesday, December 7, 2011,
from 4-8 p.m.
Burial will be on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at Valhalla Memory
Gardens following a 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Paul's Catholic
Center.
Allen Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Friends can
send condolences to www.allenfuneralhome.org
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