Sr. Marie Murphy, O.P. Obituary (1925

Sr. Marie Murphy (Sr. Leo Marie Murphy), OP, 94, died on February 18, 2019 in St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center, Caldwell, NJ. A woman of kindness, compassion, gentle smile and a joyful spirit, Sr. Marie served her God and Congregation faithfully for 72 years. A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Catherine of Siena Convent Chapel, 7 Ryerson Avenue, (Mt. St. Dominic) Caldwell on Friday, February 22 at 10:30 am. Visiting will be in St. Catherine of Siena Convent on Thursday, February 21 from 2 to 7 pm. Office for the Dead will be prayed on Thursday, February 21 at 4:00 pm in St. Catherine of Siena Convent Chapel. Born in Bayonne, NJ, Sister Marie first learned of God's love for her from her parents, Leo and Mary Murphy. Sister entered the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell on February 27, 1947; received the Dominican habit on September 5, 1947; made first profession on September 6, 1948 and final profession on September 6, 1954. Sister earned her BS in Social Studies and Art History from Caldwell College (Caldwell University). Sister Marie was a devoted elementary school teacher at Blessed Sacrament in Bridgeport, CT, St. John's in Jersey City, St. Cassian's in Upper Montclair, St. Catherine's in Mobile, AL and St. Paul's in Irvington. Sister taught religion, typing and art history at Mt. St. Dominic Academy in Caldwell and was treasurer for Mt. St. Dominic Academy Grade School. Sister also served as a specialist in Social Security and Medical Insurance for the Sisters of St. Dominic. Sister Marie exemplified the Gospel message to love one another as God loved her. Each ministry brought Sister Marie into contact with those who benefited from her common sense, joy in living and deep concern for their well-being. Sister Marie was predeceased by her parents, Leo and Mary. Sister is survived by her loving Sisters of St. Dominic and her cousins, Janet Sinclair, Patricia Henderson Murphy and Jean Andrus Ho. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sisters of St. Dominic, One Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006 would be appreciated.