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Bruce A. Murphy

July 8, 1947 — February 5, 2021

Bruce A. Murphy, 73, born July 8, 1947, at Barnstable, MA, to Malcolm and Kathleen Tinkham Murphy, passed away on February 5, 2021, at his home in Port Charlotte, FL surrounded by family.

Bruce was in the USCG from 1966-1972. He spent his first 43 years in Wellfleet, MA before joining the Maritime industry until his retirement. Bruce had a deep love of God, family, and the sea.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila Marz Murphy, siblings Jean Cook (Ralph), Malcom Murphy Jr (Barbara Henderson), Thomas Murphy (Pamela), Richard Murphy (Karen), and Cathy Costa (Robert). Children, Laura Lee (John), Karie Olson (Eric), and Bruce E. Murphy (Heather), 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Last but not least, his faithful companion, Coco Murphy.

He was a longtime member of Charlotte Harbor Trinity United Methodist Church. He was very involved in the church at all levels.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 1 pm at Charlotte Harbor Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Ed Horne officiating. There will be a reception on the church grounds immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Kairos Prison Ministry at PO Box 3771, N. Ft. Myers, FL 33918, Charlotte Harbor Trinity United Methodist Church, or the Animal Welfare League in Port Charlotte.

Cremation has taken place with arrangements by Johnson-Taylor in Punta Gorda, FL. There will be a service at Sarasota National Cemetery on Monday, March 29, 2021, at 10 am.

There will be a memorial service in Wellfleet, MA in September 2021.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Celebration of Life

Saturday, March 27, 2021

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Charlotte Harbor Trinity United Methodist Church

23084 Seneca Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Reception to follow service.

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Memorial Service

Monday, March 29, 2021

10:00 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)

Sarasota National Cemetery

9810 Florida 72, Sarasota, FL 34241

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