| Graduation Year | Class of 1979 |
| Date of Passing | Nov 30, 2020 |
| About | David Paul Murphy, 59, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on the morning of Monday, November 30th at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous fight against illness over the past two years. David was born on February 15, 1961, in Goldsboro, North Carolina to the late Timothy J. Murphy and Carmella (Stravato) Murphy. David is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Kerri (Vieira) Murphy, and his three children: Matthew, Shane, and Kendra. He s also survived by his six siblings: Michael (MaryAnna) of St. Petersburg, Florida; Timothy of South Tahoe, California; Katherine (Terry) of Newport, Rhode Island; John (Pat), Paul (Amy) and Patrick, all of Middletown, Rhode Island, and his many nieces and nephews.David was a devoted Newport firefighter, attaining the rank of Deputy Chief before his retirement this year, after 26 years of selfless service. David wasn’t born here, but he certainly was an Islander through and through. He was a 1979 graduate of Middletown High School, where he loved playing basketball and football. He could also be found during those years on his surfboard at Second Beach. There are not many places on the island where he went where there wasn’t someone he knew. |
