Patrick “Sean” Murphy (49), son of Patrick & Virginia Murphy of Port Republic, MD, passed away on May 9th at his home in Selbyville, DE. Sean was born on March 10, 1971 in San Francisco, CA. As a young child, Sean lived in various parts of the United States, from California to Rhode Island, Virginia, Maine and Florida as his family moved to relocate with the Navy. In 1981 he moved permanently to his beach community in Port Republic. Sean spent many happy years there crabbing, fishing in the Bay and exploring the woods with his brothers and cousins, his “best buds”.
Sean graduated from Our Lady Star of the Sea School and was a 1989 graduate of Calvert High. He also attended the College of Southern Maryland. Sean moved to the Eastern Shore in the early 90s and divided his work between restaurant management in Ocean City and work with the National Auto Shows throughout the year. Through thick and thin, he was an avid Cowboys and Orioles fan, Cal Ripken being one of his idols. Sean’s personality was magnetic, and he made many, many friends along the way. Sean was kind, warm, loving and always fun. His loyalty to a friend was unshakable.
Family meant everything to Sean. He is survived by his parents, Patrick & “Ginny” and his brothers Kevin of Washington, DC and Matthew and his wife Britt of Edgewater, MD, his nieces Dylan and Everett whom he dearly cherished, and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea School, c/o Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, P.O. Box 560, Solomons, MD 20688. Another way of honoring Sean is to love your family deeply and always go that extra step to be a true and loyal friend.
Due to the Covid-19 situation Monsignor Michael Wilson will conduct private funeral services for the immediate family on Friday, May 15. A celebration of Sean’s life will be held at a later date.
Dalida Clifton
May 16 – Obituary: Patrick “Sean” Murphy
My condolences to the family. Sean and I spent many years traveling the auto show circuit. There were times we laughed so hard we had tears in our eyes. I will continue to keep the family in prayer. Love ya Sean ????
Christian Reinecker
May 15 – Obituary: Patrick “Sean” Murphy
Our hearts go out to the entire Murphy Family as they grieve the passing of their oldest son Sean today.
His departure is entirely too premature, but he leaves behind loving parents, doting nieces and 2 brothers that would have done anything for him. I had the good fortune of becoming friends with both Sean and Kevin
(an unmatched duo to this day!) while attending grade school at OLSS. We played sports together, hung out at each others houses, and had a lot of fun growing up around the shores of Calvert County. Sean was genuine, loyal, and would stick up for you in a heart beat…and man, was he proud of his brothers! He will be sorely missed by all who knew him – God Bless you Sean!
Avery Hall
May 14 – Obituary: Patrick “Sean” Murphy
There will never be another friend that could make problems of the world go away for just a minute and give you a reason to smile and laugh. But Sean could. Sean moved to Ocean City after we graduated and that’s something that should be said. I think he loved being there. I know for myself anytime i cross one of the two bridges that take me into Ocean City from this day forward, Sean will be on my mind. That was Sean’s town and in my mind Ocean City will forever be a place that i won’t ever be able to go to again without shedding a tear. I spent alot of time with Sean in Ocean City. The time i spent in this life with Sean wasn’t enough. I was suppose to go down to Ocean City and see him just before he passed. It’s something that hurts and i wish i could of seen him one last time. Sean was unique everyway. A person that could make you smile and laugh but never ever make you cry until now. Bye buddy you will be miss so much. Ocean city will never be the same either you left your mark on so much. Love you brother!
Patrick Buehler
May 14 – Obituary: Patrick “Sean” Murphy
Condolence’s to Murphy family Pat,Beverly and Maria we are sorry.
Robin Cullen
May 14 – Obituary: Patrick “Sean” Murphy
My heart goes out to your family. I have great memories of Sean from high school and at CSM. He was full of life and a good friend. I’m so thankful to have known him.
Claudia Anderson
May 14 – Obituary: Patrick “Sean” Murphy
Sean will be sorely missed. He is so loved and considered a friend. But now Heaven has gained an angel. Rest In Peace. Sending condolences and prayers to the Murphy family.
Lorin Tivadar
May 13 – Obituary: Patrick “Sean” Murphy
Rest in peace dear friend.
Paulita
May 13 – Obituary: Patrick “Sean” Murphy
Sean was a great person. Many memories of him from school. I’m glad I was able to keep in contact with him through FB. Sending prayers and condolences to the family. CHS Class of 89.
Alice Scammon (Dudley)
May 13 – Obituary: Patrick “Sean” Murphy
Prayers to the Murphy Family. I went to OLSS with Kevin and Sean.
Martha Cratty
May 13 – Obituary: Patrick “Sean” Murphy
Ginny and Pat, I am so, so very sorry for your loss. Many prayers for your families strength.
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