Murphy, Allison Wright

Allison Wright Murphy, age 86, died Saturday, January 22, 2011 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. Mrs. Murphy was a member of one of the founding families of Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY where she was born and raised. She was an avid golfer and bridge player. She is survived by her children, Kevin Murphy of Long Island, NY, Sheila Mulcahey Taylor of Chicago, IL, Paul A. Murphy of Sparta, NJ, and Brian Murphy of Newport News, VA, a sister, Trini Rossi of Long Island, NY, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Murphy and a son, Anthony Wright Murphy. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday at Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church by Rev. William L. Pitts. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children‘s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.