Michael Murphy Obituary

MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER MURPHY, age 37, of Boca Raton, Florida and formerly of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, passed away September 24, 2018. Michael was a kind and big-hearted guy. He loved movies and music from the 1980s, especially Peter Gabriel. He loved the beach and scuba diving. His great sense of humor added to his personality made him a great brother and cherished friend. Beloved son of Dr. Joanie A. Walker (Frank Malczewski) and Mark A. Murphy, Sr.; loving brother of Mark and Megan Holzheimer (Brian); step-brother of Jack and Eli; nephew and cousin of many; grandson of the late Sam Walker, Doris Wessel, and Jack and Margaret Murphy. Michael also leaves behind his best furry friend, Auryn. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, 496 East Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will meet with friends SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, FROM 4 TO 7 P.M. AT MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 95 S. FRANKLIN ST., CHAGRIN FALLS. NO FLOWERS PLEASE. Family suggests donations in Michael’s memory to the Make-a-Wish Foundation ( https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR?px=3717264&fr_id=3158&pg=personal#.W7ZQiKeZNPN ).