Joseph Andrew Murphy Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2025 in Ellicott City, Maryland

Joseph Andrew Murphy Jr.

June 14, 1940 - August 9, 2025 (85 years old)

Ellicott City, Maryland

Joseph Andrew Murphy Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2025 in Ellicott City, Maryland

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home

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Joseph Andrew Murphy Jr.

June 14, 1940 - August 9, 2025 (85 years old)

Ellicott City, Maryland

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Joseph Andrew Murphy Jr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joseph Andrew Murphy Jr. (Ellicott City, Maryland), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joseph left this world on August 9, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Andrew Murphy Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph A. Murphy Sr. and Elizabeth R. Murphy; and his former wife Martha Murphy. He is survived by: his wife Sharon; his children, Marybeth Stacharowski, Joseph P. Murphy and Tina M. Belluomo; his children-in-law, Mark, Michael S. Murphy, Ryan C. Murphy, James A. Murphy and Casey; his grandchildren, Scott A. Stacharowski, Ashley M. Belluomo, Kyle A. Belluomo and Daryl K. Murphy; his sisters, Susan Murphy and Jane McInnes; his brother-in-law Thomas (Edward Murphy); Gary.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Community Action Council of Howard County for the Food Bank https://cac-hc.org or the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org in memory of Joseph A. Murphy.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home



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August 11, 2025

jessica maitzen wrote a sympathy message

“Sharon, so terribly sorry to hear of Joe’s passing! I know he is at peace now. It is so sad for us who are left behind and must carry on without him. But what a blessing and a gift to have know him and had him in our lives. He will not be forgotten. Much Love, Jessie”


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Aug 15

Visitation

Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home
4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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Aug 16

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Catholic Church
10800 Old Court Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163

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Aug 16

Burial

St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church Cemetery
11011 Old Court Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163

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