Daniel Michael Murphy

Daniel Michael Murphy, 75, of Durham, beloved husband of Noreen (Finnegan) Murphy, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at his home with family at his side. Dan was born in New Haven, son of the late Michael and Mary (Hayes) Murphy. Dan was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the U.S. Navy as a submariner. He was assigned to USS Triton, USS Becuna, USS Nautilus and USS Skate. Prior to his retirement, Dan was employed as an electrical engineer for Southern New England Telephone and General DataCom. Dan received his engineering degree from New Haven University; he was also a 1959 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He was very active with many organizations in Durham. Dan was a charter member and a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Daniel is survived by his children, Richard Murphy (Melissa Ackerman) of East Hampton, Tara Klupa (Patrick Klupa) of Mendon, Mass., and Sean Murphy (Kimberly) of Vancleave, Miss.; two sisters, Mary Moran of Hamden and Ann Ahamed (Dr. Sultan Ahamed) of Mystic, and four grandchildren.