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- [S265] Staff, Arizona Republic, The, (Name: Arizona Republic, The; Location: Arizona;), Murphy, Dean T.
Murphy, Dean T. 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Monna (Brocious), his son, Dean Jr. (Trish) and two daughters, Gail Robertson and Jill Boesch (David), his six grandchildren, Jeannine Murphy, Michael Robertson, Emily Robertson, Joseph Boesch, Thomas Boesch, and Camilla Boesch, and one great grandchild Raven Murphy. He is also survived by four siblings, Neil (Shirley), Norma Dinger (Dick), Marty (Susie) and Mary Straitwell (Lenny) and several nieces and nephews. Dean was welcomed into heaven by his parents, Martin L. Murphy and Anne Murphy (Lenze), grandson, Brian Robertson, brother, Lynn Murphy and sister, Carol Keller. Dean was born on March 2, 1936 in Erie, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Cathedral Preparatory High School he served 3 years in the United States Army. He attended Gannon University and graduated with a degree in Accounting in 1961 and became a CPA. He was a member of the American Institute of CPA's, Arizona Society of CPA's and Pennsylvania Institute of CPA's. Early in his career, he worked for Ernst and Ernst and then later opened his own accounting firm Murphy & Zappia. In 1980, he relocated to Arizona with his family where he started his private firm, Dean T. Murphy, CPA. He will be truly missed by all of his family and many dear friends. Dean will be remembered for his big heart, quick wit and funny jokes. Services will be private. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Arizona Republic, The: 27MAY2012
HFA: 18MAR2023
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