Lee Murphy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lee Howard Murphy, 80 entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 12,2020 in Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born on November 26,1939 to the late James(Chestiny) Murphy and Mrs. Ella Parker, in Winterville Pitt County,North Carolina. Lee was educated in the North Carolina School system, graduating from W.H. Robinson High School in 1958 in Winterville,N.C and continuing to educate himself through the year by taking a night class every Tuesday even that he enjoyed, letting almost nothing get in his way of him going. Lee worked at Yale New Haven Hospital, first working in the Emergency Room for over 35 Years. After retiring, he decided to return back to work at Yale and become a PCA and worked for another 25 years, working on various floors last one being 9-7. He was a dedicated worker and was still employed there until his untimely death. Lee also worked at the Arden House(Harborside) convalescent home ima Hamden,CT at the same time as he worked Yale the first. Lee was a man of few words but when he did speak, his wisdom was valuable. Lee moves to CT and meant the loves of his life, Barbara Jean Williams. With that union three children were born, Danielle, Lezette & Wesley Murphy. Lee leaves to cherish his memories his daughters Danielle and Lezette Murphy. His grandchildren Gezel Murphy, Demarcus Murphy, Arron Johnson, Shaniece Lewis,Brielle Groom and Danyella Gould all of New Haven; Alexandrea Sealey of Long Island; Shaunacey Cowen of New Jersey and Hannah Murphy of Wilson,North Carolina. Two great grandchildren Maya Zoe Stagge and Za’cari Gould; a special cousin Mae Jolley; a beloved coworker Ramona Pettigrew and a host of family, friends and other coworkers. Lee was predeceased by his loving wife Barbara and son Wesley and his beloved sister Mary Marlee King.

Lee Murphy

November 26, 1939 - March 12, 2020