Obituary of Robert A. Murphy

ROBERT A. MURPHY , of Bergenfield, formerly of Teaneck, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at his home with his loving wife Suzanne at his side. Prior to retiring in 2000, he was a firefighter for the City of Hackensack for 25 years where he served as Past President of I.A.F.F. # 2081. He was a highly decorated combat Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Bob was also a ground zero volunteer and a volunteer for the Wounded Warrior Project. He was a long member and two time president of the Bergen Bassmasters. He was especially proud of the Annual Bass Fishing tournament that he established and named "The USO Open Fishing Tournament." He also ran an annual 4 day event at Rockland Community College, the World Fishing Expedition, the proceeds of each of these events were donated back to the USO. He was a dedicated USO volunteer and was awarded the 2012 National USO Volunteer of the Year Award. He also assisted servicing National Guard troops working non-stop on Hurricane Sandy relief. Beloved husband for 33 years of Suzanne (nee Jospey). Devoted father of Sean Murphy of Farmingdale, Justin Murphy of Bergenfield, and Lynn Fallat and her husband Peter of Whitehouse Station. Cherished grandfather of Aidan, Amy, and David. Devoted son of William Murphy and the late Constance (nee Cormier). Dearest brother of Kathy Kadlac and her husband Donald of Chattanooga, TN. The funeral on Friday, September 20th, at 9:15 AM from the funeral home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity R. C. Church, 34 Maple Avenue, Hackensack with cremation following at Cedar Lawn Crematory in Paterson. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Memorial donations to the USO of Metropolitan New York, 1601 Broadway, 11th FL, New York, NY 10019 would be appreciated.