Paul Joseph Murphy
August 28, 2019
Paul Joseph “P. J.” Murphy peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Mandeville, age 71 years. Beloved husband of over 50 years of the late Linda Sue Eiserloh Murphy. Loving father of Scott Murphy and his fiancée Dawn Pearson, and Michael Murphy and his wife Jennifer. Devoted grandfather of Kayla, Devin, Codi, Mason, Madelyn and Mackensie. Loving uncle of Tracy Delatte and Kevin Ingram. He is preceded in death by his late sister, Sandy Ingram. P. J. served in the United States Navy, playing trumpet in the Navy Band, and even continued to play trumpet after the service in New Orleans with Tommy Dawn and the Sunsets and other “Big Band” orchestras of the time. He was also an avid golfer for many years. P. J. will be most especially remembered as a loving and devoted family man. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of Covington, LA. Relatives and friends are invited to share condolences online at www.serenitycovington.com
Paul Joseph “P. J.” Murphy peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Mandeville, age 71 years. Beloved husband of over 50 years of the late Linda Sue Eiserloh Murphy. Loving... View Obituary & Service Information