Michael F. Murphy, "Murph" , also known as "Bonz" , passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home in Fair Haven. He was born In Syracuse, son, of Harry Murphy, and, Joyce Snyder Murphy.  Murph was varsity soccer goalie from freshmen year to senior year of high school. He was a member the Held Hostage Band, music was a huge part of his life. He was also a career Bee Keeper for Wes Collier Farms. He loved to fish, and was an avid outdoorsmen. And loved spending time with his friends and family. After high school he attended the Navy.

He is predeceased by his mother, Joyce Snyder Murphy, and brother, Martin Murphy aka Bigfoot.

Survived by his daughter, Shannon Murphy Stevens, father, Harry Murphy, sisters, Sharon (Peter) Krais, Christine Murphy, Sue Bloomfield, Maureen (Nicholas) Murphy Tihy, and Mary Murphy,   brother, Matthew Murphy,  grandchildren, Skyler, Isaiah, Sophia, as well as several nieces and nephews, good family friends, Lori and Richard Hickman and daughters, Tiffani Hickman, Lindsay Hickman, and, Cassandra Hickman, as well as his fellow band members.

A calling hour will take place April 23, from 5:00-6:00 with a service at 6:00 at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato. For those wishing to make contributions in Michaels name they may do so to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org .

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