Eugene Alton Murphy

NORTH CANAAN — Eugene Alton Murphy, 69, died August 23, 2015, at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Tisserand) Murphy.

Eugene was born in North Canaan, at the former Geer Hospital, son of the late Mildred (Hyson) and Kendrick Murphy.

Eugene was a graduate of  Housatonic Valley Regional High School. From there he joined the U.S Navy and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a BM-3 and was assigned to the USS Little Rock and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. 

Once home he joined his father and began his career at the family lumber company. Eugene handled all aspects of Murphy Lumber, from logging and sawing to taking care of the mechanical repair of the equipment. 

He was known to be a wonderful cook, and enjoyed repairing anything mechanical. He was a man who could really fix anything.

Eugene is survived by his son, Shaun Murphy and his wife, Tracey, of North Canaan; his daughter, Laura Perotti of East Canaan and her companion,  Thomas Rowe; his sister, Patricia Pickens of Vermont; and his three grandchildren, Shaun and Hillary Murphy and Amanda Perotti. 

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his brothers, Kenny and Bob.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 1 p.m. at the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home in North Canaan. Burial with full military honors will follow the service at Mountain View Cemetery in North Canaan. Calling hours will also be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 11 a.m. 

Memorial donations may be sent to the Foothills Visiting Nurses, 32 Union St., Winsted, CT 06098.