Gregory Michael Murphy
June 22, 1970 ~ March 29, 2012
PORTLAND - Gregory Michael Murphy, 41, died unexpectedly March 29, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1970 in Portland, the son of Edmund F. and Patricia Ann Hamilton Murphy. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Portland High School. He attended Casco Bay College. Gregory became a Firefighter and EMT and was hired by Falmouth Fire Department in 2006. He was Firefighter of the year in 2008. He was currently employed by Northeast Mobile Health Services and Falmouth Fire Rescue Department. He also was studying for a paramedic license. Gregory enjoyed playing the bagpipes and was in a bagpipe band. He earned a Black Belt in Karate and played guitar. Surviving are his parents Edmund and Patricia of Portland; his fianc(c)e, Sonja Nielson of Portland; four paternal uncles and aunts, Judith McGinnis of Scarborough, Dorothy Duffy of Scarborough, John Murphy of Michigan, Lawrence Murphy of Portland; four maternal uncles and aunts, George Hamilton of Woburn, MA, Helen Cail of Londonderry, NH, Justina Rush of Wakefield, MA, Linda Keay of Los Angeles, CA and several cousins. Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. A10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, at St. Joseph's Church, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gregg's memory may be made to students enrolling in the Paramedic Program to: Gregg Murphy Memorial Fund, Students in Paramedic Program, Falmouth Fire Department, c/o Chief Howard Rice, 8 Bucknam Road, Falmouth, Maine 04105Online condolences may be expressed below.
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Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time. I met and worked with Greg at NEMHS. The first time I met him, he was so quiet and kept to himself. Over the months, I got to know him better and learned he had quite the sense of humor and we had a bit in common. Over the years, we have run into each other at various EMS classes and through Facebook were able to keep in touch. Please know Greg will always be in our hearts. He was such a kind, caring, generous person. His smile could light up a room and his laugh was contagious. He will be watching over all of us from Heaven and my hope for him is that he found the peace he was looking for. I pray that you will find solace and strength among your family and our Fire/EMS Family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this loss. God Bless you.
– Kait Billings
Murph,you hae been a great friend,to me since our tenure together at NEMHS,your unbeliveable smile,always on the up and up,always there to lend a hand,my friend,you are going to be sorely missed,you now have no worries rip,Imn missing you every minute your gone,your with god,love you bro
– Mike & Ann Davis
On behalf of all of us at Falmouth Fire-EMS we send our deepest sympathy to Sonja and to Greg’s parents, Ed and Patricia. Greg touched the lives of so many people in our community through his dedication and the caring way that he helped others. He will truly be missed. He has been a mentor to so many of our new members and a great friend to all of us. Greg wasn’t just one of my firefighters, he was my friend. Rest in peace Murph.
– Chief Howard Rice, Jr.
Greg was a great friend and we had many great times together working in Falmouth. We were both rookies together, and I remember our shifts together fondly. He also took great care of my mom during her emergency, and my grandfather during his trips to dialysis. He was a great asset to the rescue, and he will be sorely missed.
– Elyse Rioux
My family and I send our deepest sympathy. Greg was so caring and giving to everyone he met. He had an amazing sense of humor and we are all better for knowing him. Rest in peace Greg. We will miss you everyday!!
– Rochelle Greenwood
A light left this world, and left us in the dark….we are so sorry for your loss. Mr and Mrs Murphy and dear Sonia….know that the Nurses at Mercy ED heart goes out to all of you tonite and the days to come
– Kelly Collins RN BSN SAFE
Ed Patty, our very deepest sympathies. Please know that you are in our thoughts prayers.
– Patrick & Jean Marie St. Peter
Sonja…we have just heard of your terrible loss and wanted to reach out to you and Greg’s parents. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for any comfort our Lord may provide. I always find comfort in music and at a time like this, You Lift Me Up is especially uplifting. God be with you all. Love, Joan
– Dave and Joan Smith
Deaest Patti and Ed- I am so sorry to have heard this news. My heart goes out to you both and to all those Greg left behind. Any words can never express how one feels at a time like this. God bless.
– Sue Mandell
The world will be a darker place now that Greg is gone. He had the heart and soul of a lion; the gentleness of a lamb. Be at peace my brother.
– Greg Rose
On behalf of the Falmouth Regional Communications Center, our deepest sympathy goes out to Gregs Family and friends. You will be sadly missed by our crew. Rest in Peace
– Falmouth Regional Communications
To Greg’s family fiancee Sonja – I am so sorry for your loss. I piped with Greg for many years in the Dunlap band. He always had a smile. He had only kind words. May God bless you.
– Heather Maines
I use to work with Greg at Livebridge in Lewiston and am so sorry to hear of this. Greg you will be greatly missed my friend!
– Velvet Pitkin Mullen
We can not even begin to express how deeply sorry we are to hear about this tragedy. We want you to know that we are all here for you and are thinking of you and your family in this time of sorrow. If there is anything at all that we can do, please do not hesitate to ask. We are just a phone call away and we love you all dearly.
– Vito, Kathy and Ebie Caiazzo
Greg you will be sadly misseed. We had some great times over the past year.The world is a lonly place with out you to brighten it up,,,rest well my friend,,,,,,,,,
– Bill Thorpe
Mr.Mrs.Murphy Sonja, Our deepest sympathy and thoughts go out to during this time .greg was an awesome friend.He will be missed by us and all who knew him. May he rest in peace. Mark,Paula,Micheal Bethany Stotts
– The Stotts Family
greg will be dearly missed by all of his friends and family he was there whenever i needed someone to chat with or when i needed a shoulder to cry on he was a wonderful friend and i know i will miss him dearly he will be in my prayers for now and ever
– patty moore
I knew Greg several years ago and he was one of the most compassionate and kind person I have ever known. He had great faith and would want everyone to know that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. I know that Greg now walks on streets of gold with his king. I will be uplifting your family in prayer and please know that a day is never over if it makes memory.
– Laurie Oakes
Ed and Pat, our hearts ache for your loss. You know we have only one child, also, only two years older then Greg. Nothing is worse then losing your child. May God’s love give you the strength to accept taking Greg from you so early. He must have a special place for him in heaven while waiting for those he loves to join him.
– Ron & Vassar Laughton
Murph, You taught me patience and kindness will never be forgotten, and are sometimes the best medicine we can provide. You were one beautiful person, your passing is the world’s loss. You made it a better place. My heart is with your family, Sonja, and your Fire and EMS families, but know that we are all better people for having known you.
– Samantha Clark
You helped many of us get through Lynne’s funeral a few years ago. You gave me a shoulder to cry on. You made us laugh when we didn’t think we could. Now we must cry again, but your shoulder is not here for us. We will miss you very much my friend.
– James Lavertu