Henry P. “Hank” Murphy, Jr.
November 21, 1952 - March 6, 2026
Henry P. “Hank” Murphy Jr., age 73, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Born in Newark, NJ on November 21, 1952, he was a son of the late Henry Patrick and Maria (Gulli) Murphy, Sr. Hank proudly served in the United States Army. He made his career as a mechanic at United States Postal Service.
Hank found great joy in the outdoors. His passions ranged from hunting, to target shooting, to fishing. Hank’s love of fishing led him to compete in the regional fishing circuit. He also enjoyed challenging his friends to a game of pool. Most of all, Hank loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them.
In addition to his parents, Hank was preceded in death by his sister, Blanche Fyler. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Leslie (O’Donnell) Murphy; brothers, Michael Murphy (Sharon) of St. Georges, Stephen Murphy (Lynn) of Oxford, PA, and Kevin Murphy of St. Georges; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Debbie O’Donnell; and nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Katie, Linsey, Melissa, Megan, L.J. (Mary), Kevin, Brendan, Erin, Joseph, Carol, Charles, Robert, and Richard.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:30 am until 11:30 am on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11:30 am. A committal service will follow in the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hank’s memory to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, 290 Churchmans Road, New Castle, DE 19720 or online by clicking here; or to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or online by clicking here.
John and Ginny Rock
Our hearts are with you Leslie. We are glad that you and Hank found one another and shared over 44 years together in happiness. Hold on to all those memories. They will bring you comfort in the years to come. Love you. We have wonderful memories of you and your mom too.
Irene Powell
Leslie we are sending you our PRAYERS and LOVE ❤️ to you on this day. You and Hank have always been in our thoughts everytime we go past your development. Please TAKE CARE of yourself and if you ever need anything please let us know Honey. Love ❤️ YOU my Friend
Barbara Nevins Dinger Dinger
My family was very close to the Murphy Family. Our parents were best friends. We spent so much time together. I’m very saddened about Hank’s passing. He was so adventurous and you always had a great time when he was around. God bless him and Leslie and all his family…please hold Leslie and all the family in the palm of your hand keeping them all close to you. I have to believe he’s in a much better place reunited with love ones that have passed and he is at peace. No more suffering. heaven has a new angel 😇
Robert F Baker
Leslie, my heart goes out to you for your loss of Hank.My Prayers go out for you. If you need anything let me know, again sorry for your loss.