Obituary of Catherine Rosetta Murphy

On January 6, 2015 God saw Catherine Rosetta Murphy was getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around her and whispered, "Come to me". Catherine was 59 years old and died following a long illness at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. She was born in Albany on November 25, 1955 a daughter of the late Harold T. Plue and Anna Mae (Ellis) Plue. Catherine lived in the Capital District all of her life, previously in Rensselaer where she attended local schools and received her education but most recently in Albany. Catherine enjoyed the outdoors and passed time sitting on her porch, that, or her computer puzzle games. It was well known that she "had to have her coffee" which she enjoyed at her special place - at the table. Catherine is remembered for her ability to make one laugh which she knew how to do very well as well as her caring and giving nature. She had the biggest heart in the world and she loved her family and friends so much and enjoyed her get togethers with them. Catherine is survived by her husband of 40 years, Patrick T. Murphy, Sr., to whom she wedded on her birthday, November 25, 1974 in Watervliet, NY, as well as their children; Rosetta Louise Murphy, Patrick T. Murphy, Jr., Lee A. Somma and Harold E. Murphy. Catherine is also survived by one sister, Jean Plue as well as three grandchildren, Alexandra Sheehan, Chris Somma and Mike Somma. Besides her parents, Catherine was predeceased by her two brothers, Harold Plue and George A. Plue. Catherine's Family will receive relatives and friends from 1PM until 3PM on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at the Riverview Funeral Home, 218 2nd Avenue (corner of 104th Street) in Troy, where funeral services will commence at 3PM. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you make a donation to either American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231 or to the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Miami, FL, 33134 In Loving Memory of Catherine Rosetta Murphy. Visitation 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday, January 11, 2015 Riverview Funeral Home 218 2nd Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Funeral Service 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Sunday, January 11, 2015 Riverview Funeral Home 218 2nd Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Memorial Donations in Lieu of Flowers In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you make a donation to either American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231 or to the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Miami, FL, 33134 In Loving Memory of Catherine Rosetta Murphy.