Paul Murphy, Sr.

Paul M. Murphy, Sr., 77, died Saturday, January 2, 2016, at home. Born July 8, 1938, in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Joseph P. and Margaret Shockloss Murphy. He was a longtime Middlesex resident. Mr. Murphy was a physical education teacher at Middlesex High School for thirty-eight years, retiring 1998. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from East Stroudsburg University, Class of 1960; his Master of Education Degree from Temple University in 1966, and his Principal/Supervisor Certificate from Kean University in 1981. Mr. Murphy enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a football and wrestling coach during his tenure. As the Head Football Coach of Middlesex High School from 1972 - 1989, his teams won State Championships in 1972, 1974, 1981, 1982, and 1984. He coached eight All-State Football players. He was recognized as Coach of the Year in 1972, 1974, 1981, 1982, and 1984. As Head Wrestling Coach of Middlesex High School from 1960 - 1978, and 1986 - 1987, Mr. Murphy was inducted into the New Jersey Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Middlesex County Wrestling Coaches Association Century Club, having achieved over 100 wins during his career. He was recognized as Coach of the Year in 1969. His teams won county championships in 1963 and 1969, and Wrestling Conference championships in 1970 and 1971. Mr. Murphy was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Murphy, in 1961. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Janet Jannone Murphy; his son, Paul M. Murphy, Jr., and wife Christine of Potomac, MD; his brothers, Donald and wife Jean Murphy of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, John and wife Alice Murphy of Pottstown, Pennsylvania; his beloved grandchildren Caitlin and Lauren Murphy, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 8:45 A.M. Wednesday, January 6, at the funeral home, followed by a 9:30 A.M. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church, Middlesex. Entombment will be at Resurrection Burial Park, Piscataway. Friends will be received at the funeral home 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the    V Foundation for Cancer Research    , 106 Tower Court, Cary, North Carolina 27513, or    St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital    , P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38101 - 9908