Stephen K. Murphy
Stephen K. Murphy passed away suddenly in Manosque, France, December 29, 2020. He was born August 13, 1963 in Boston, MA to Dr. John Michael and Susan Jane Murphy.
Stephen was a 1982 Graduate of Don Bosco High School and 1989 graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. After graduating from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Stephen spent 8 years working as an engineer on merchant marine ships, traveling all over the world.
From 1998 thru early 2006 he began work as an engineer for a division of Tuthill Corporation in Canton, MA. In 2007, Stephen began working as an engineer in the nuclear power industry, working on plants under construction in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi.
He was most recently employed as a Nuclear Project Engineer by ITER in southern France, a 35 nation collaboration to build the world’s largest tokamak, a magnetic fusion device that has been designed to prove the feasibility of fusion as a large-scale and carbon-free source of energy based on the same principle that powers our Sun and stars.
He was pre-deceased by his parents Dr. John Michael and Susan Jane Murphy and his oldest sister, Mary Conti of Chevy Chase, Maryland. He is survived by his wife Alma, daughter Alzire, stepchildren Krianne Curaje of Manosque, France and Harold Curaje of the Philippines, and daughter Sydney Ellen Powell of Richmond Hill, GA, siblings Thomas Armin Murphy and his wife Anne of Wilmington, VT, John Michael Murphy and wife Rani of Charleston, SC, Leo Eugene Murphy and wife Patricia Carolan of Milton, MA, Susan Barcelo and husband Jon Charlotte NC, Willian Vincent Murphy and wife Anne of Braintree, MA, Christopher Paul Murphy and wife Maura of Canton, MA, Richard Philip Murphy of Hanover, MA, Peter Adam Murphy and wife Mary Jane of Bridgewater, MA, Matthew David Murphy and wife Lori of Hanover, MA, 3 grandchildren, 24 nieces, nephews, and grandnieces.
Private funeral services will take place.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Stephen’s name to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy https://www.maritime.edu/alumni-friends/give and the American Heart Association https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/donatenow
Guestbook Entries
Sorry to hear that Steve passed, may he rest in peace.
Prayers for his family
Mr. B
Don Bosco
Sorry to hear the news of Steve, I remember him from my years at Cunningham Jr High and what a nice kid he was. Always had a smile on his face that will be missed.
Sending my condolences to the Murphy family just doesn’t seem like enough…Stephen will be missed by so many…brilliant and funny and a truly loyal friend to so many … he is gone from us but surely there’s an extra star in the sky now…..
Lisa Ahern
I was saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. I always looked forward to seeing him on the cape for our annual golf trip. Steve was loved by all and will be missed. “Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of happy memories in exchange. Rest in Peace dear Stephen. Our condolences to Alma and all Stephen’s family from Noel, Aileen, Daniel, Niamh and James O’ Connor Monaghan, Ireland & France. X
My deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family on
the unexpected passing of their brother Stephen. Claire Carolan
My deepest sympathies… Stephen was one of my dearest friends….
We are truly saddened by the loss of a dear friend. Stephen lived life to the fullest and always kept us laughing.
We were very fortunate to have a visit from “Murph” recently and he did not disappoint. I know we speak for many of our friends when I say he will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathy to the Murphy Family.
Sending heartfelt condolences to Alma and the Murphy family for their sudden loss. So many happy memories. Debbie and Brodie (Amsterdam)
My sincere condolences to Mary Jane and the whole Murphy family.
I remember playing street hockey with Steven and Chris at the Ernesti’s house (their neighbor) as kids. No one dared stand in front of M. E’s slap shot. I did a semester with Steven at Maritime, always had a smile and a quick wit, he was taken far too soon! Rest In Peace.
Dear Murphy Siblings,
I am so sorry to read of Stephen’s passing. It is so difficult to lose a loved one and especially as such a younger age. It has been a long time since I spent much time with all of you when we were all much younger. I treasure that time and think of you all frequently–hoping that you are all well. Was saddened as well to see that your sister Mary had died. I hope that you all continue to be safe and well in this difficult time. My love and prayers especially for Stephen and for all of you as well. Marie
Condolences to the Murphy family.
Calm seas and following winds.
I am heart broken hearing of Steve’s sudden passing. I knew Steve from his Don Bosco days and all the fun times and fabulous memories we made when he worked at Savin Hill Yacht Club. Steve was the best. Brilliant, funny, handsome and a very loyal friend. My condolences to the Murphy family and to his friends who cherished him so much. Too young and too soon to be taken from this world.
With saddest of hearts,
Diane
I was saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. I always looked forward to seeing him and many class of 1988 faces on the cape for our reunions. Will miss that great smile and laugh. Gone much too soon. My condolences to the Murphy family.
I am so sorry to hear about Stephen’s passing, I will miss him. I have notified all of our classmates at Maritime and they are saddened about the news. Stephen had one of those personalities that everyone easily remembers, giving stories of their funny memories with him. May God bless him and may he rest in peace.
Dear Murphy Family,
We were heartbroken to hear that Stephen had died but he will live in our hearts always. It is still so hard to believe. We loved seeing him on his trips “home”. He was one of our live-long friends and we will miss him forever. Rest in Peace Murph, we love you.
Dear Murphy Family,
My sincere condolences and prayers.
“And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away” Rev. 21:4
Rest in peace and God bless.
I was so saddened his news Deepest Condolences and
sympathies… Stephen was one of my best manager. Rest in Peace..
Sincere Condolences and Sympathies to Family. He will be missed and remembered in ITER and He is remembered to be the best boss to me. I will miss his humor and Rest in Peace
May the wind be at your back, Stephen. You were much loved by Dr. John and Kathleen, Mary, Maeve, Paul, John and Owen Lawlor.
Stephen and I worked together at the ITER Project in France.
Stephen’s presence in the office will be sadly missed, such a comical character, he would always make me laugh and I will always have fond memories of my time working with him.
My thoughts and sincere condolences to the family.
Still can’t believe this is ture.
Rest in peace, my friend.
I am deeply saddened by Steven’s death!
He was an amazing person!
We are here if you need anything.
See you one day.
I had the chance to be Stephen’ assistant & share his office at ITER for 18 months. I learnt a lot thanks to him, I will remember always his laugh, and the humor he had we will all miss. He talked to me a lot about his family in Boston and his beloved children and wife. My sincere condolences to the family.
My Sincere condolences to Steve’s family and friends. Steve was the best manager I ever had, Thanks for many leadership tips.
Rest in Peace.
I offer my sincere condolences to Stephen’s family on their sudden loss.
I have happy memories of Stephen while I worked for him at ITER before my retirement a year ago. I was so looking forward to visiting him again when travel would return to normal.