Murphy, Michael J., 83, of Rutherford, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.   Michael was born in New York City, and lived in Hell's Kitchen for over 20 years, before moving Union City, where he and his bride, Frances Eileen Daly, were married at St. Michael's Church in 1963.  They lived in Lyndhurst for over 20 years and has been a resident of Rutherford for the past 40 years.  He was a Manager for Colt Manufacturing of Elmwood Park for 25 years.  Michael is predeceased by his beloved wife, Eileen Murphy, who died in May of last year, after 60 years of marriage,  He is survived by his loving children, Kim Di Lorenzo & her husband, Darren and John Murphy, by his dear granddaughter, Mia and his brothers, Francis and Robert Murphy.

 Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation held at Nazare Memorial Home Inc, 403 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst on Friday,July 19, 2024 from 4 - 8 PM.  All will gather at the funeral home on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 9:30AM.  Then to Sacred Heart Church, where at 10:30AM a funeral mass will be offered.  Interment to follow, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.  You may express condolences to Michael's family by using our tribute wall.