Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Robert J. Murphy February 23, 2016 in his 74 year. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Murphy and his brothers Mike and Richard. Leaving to mourn with much sadness are the mothers of his children Marion and Nancy; sons Robert and Michael; daughters Ann (Edward), Kathy, Joanie, Corinna (Sean), Michelle (Paul), Jennifer (Danny); also leaving to mourn brother John (Marie), Gerald, David (Vicki); sisters Rosemarie (Tony), Shirley (Keith), Bernice (Cyril), Sharon; sisters-in-law Dolories and Mary; 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild and his work family at the Telegram. Visitation to take place at Caul's Funeral Home LeMarchant Road on Thursday, February 25 and on Friday, February 26 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place from Caul's Chapel on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow.