"To the Murphy family, thinking of you all on this 1st anniversary of Michael's passing. I know his spirit is alive in all of you, we'll never forget him. Susan Im, immigration atty and immediate past AILA MI chapter chair"
In loving memory of
Michael John Murphy
December 27, 1961 - August 26, 2012
MURPHY, Michael John. Age 50. August 26. Beloved husband of Erica Ehrlichman. Loving father of Colin and step-father of Morgan Heidebrink (Stephen Forton), Marielle Heidebrink, Hannah Heidebrink and Benjamin Heidebrink. Dear grandfather of Rowan and Thatcher Forton. Dearest brother of Maureen, John, Daniel (Diane), and Peter (Anna Maria) and the late James and brother-in-law of Maru Flores. Loving uncle of 6 nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 1:00-9:00 with a Rosary at 6:30 at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral Friday in state 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop, Grosse Pointe Farms. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Seeds of Dignity, 25 Warner Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 www.comunidadcasamaria.org . Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org
Tributes
"Wishing you peace with prayers as you try and move on without Murph. We started at the NSC together and I helped him with the community and how to get around, etc. His face always lit up when speaking of his family while he was here in Nebraska. My heart hurts for you and I will miss the random emails Murph sent from time to time."
"My deepest sympathies to Michael's family. Michael was a pleasure to work with and a dedicated professional. My prayers are with you in this very difficult time."
"I am sorry for your loss."
"Mike was an amazing person who so clearly loved his family beyond all measure that he sacrificed his time with them to provide them with a stable future. I was Mike's first supervisor when he started with USCIS in Nebraska and above all, I admired him for this amazing dedication he had for you all. He talked so often of each of you and I was so happy for him when he got the opportunity to move back to Detroit. I truly believe that we change each person that we meet and Mike changed thousands of lives for the better with his kind and caring spirit. I will remember him always for his intelligence, his diligence, his integrity and his love for his family. May God bless you all and with time, may you all find God's peace."
"To the Michael Murphy family, Michael was a part of my family at USCIS, the concern he showed for me during my challenging times always encouraged me. The issues we shared at work showed me he was a caring person. I will miss my morning walk down the hall and speaking and seeing that smiling face, the words "I can't help you" was never spoken from him. A truly good person, a great co-worker and a caring human being. My family has his family in our prayers"
"I knew Mr. Murphy on a professional basis at the Detroit, USCIS Office. The first time he assisted me with an info-pass for a client, he went above and beyond the call of duty to help my client, and solve the problem. He repeatedly assisted me with my more difficult cases in a most competent and professional manner. We often chatted about non-business related matters, and I occasionally saw him in the Grosse Pointe Area. He was a kind, considerate gentleman whose untimely passing has caused me to pause and reflect upon our true purpose here on our way to eternity. The concern he always showed for complete strangers leads me to believe that he internalized and lived out his Christian faith. As it says in the song, "Danny Boy," "Whisper an Ave.... just for me," Mike, when next I go to USCIS, I shall do the same, "just for you." Rest in Peace fine colleague. My prayers are with all those whose hearts are now broken by your death."
"I knew Mr. Murphy on a professional basis at the Detroit, USCIS Office. The first time he assisted me with an info-pass for a client, he went above and beyond the call of duty to help my client, and solve the problem. He repeatedly assisted me with my more difficult cases in a most competent and professional manner. We often chatted about non-business related matters, and I occasionally saw him in the Grosse Pointe Area. He was a kind, considerate gentleman whose untimely passing has caused me to pause and reflect upon our true purpose here on our way to eternity. The concern he always showed for complete strangers leads me to believe that he internalized and lived out his Christian faith. As it says in the song, "Danny Boy," "Whisper an Ave.... just for me," Mike, when next I go to USCIS, I shall do the same, "just for you." Rest in Peace fine colleague. My prayers are with all those whose hearts are now broken by your death."
"Michael, I always looked forward to talking with you and your comeraderie. You were the best of us and will be terribly missed. May God bless you."
"I am so saddened by your death Michael. I only spoke to you a handfull of times but every time we spoke you communicated with great respect, competence and a smile. It is so sad that your family has to go on without you Michael but I am sure you are in a wonderfull place........ It is always the good ones that go first. To Michael family: So very sorry for your loss........"
"The most professional of professionals. Mr. Michael Murphy was truly a kind man. I will miss seeing him at USCIS. My thoughts and prayers are with his family."
"Michael Murphy was a man I truly got to know at USCIS/Detroit. He was a man who treated everyone with respect and was always professional. I knew him not just as an officer but as a person. My heart goes out to Michael Murphy's family. He truly will be missed. He was a wonderful man. "
"I had the pleasure of knowing Officer Michael Murphy through our many encounters over the years at the USCIS Detroit Dist. Office. He was an extraordinarily kind and talented officer, who always greeted me (and my clients) with a gentle smile. I, along with all of my colleagues from the MI chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), will deeply miss Officer Murphy. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with his family during this unimaginably difficult time. My deepest sympathies, Susan Im, Chair, MI Chapter of AILA "
"We know Michael is with James and they are well.
Every morning my children and I pray for your family.
with heartfelt condolences
Rafael, Maddalena, Adrian and Carla
"
"We know Michael is with James and they are well.
Every morning my children and I pray for your family.
with heartfelt condolences
Rafael, Maddalena, Adrian and Carla
"
"I'm deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Michael. Please accept my condolences and know that my prayers are with you at this difficult time."
"With deepest sympathy"
"We will never forget Mike's happy smile, and that twinkle in his eye. We spoke with Mike nearly every day, and enjoyed our friendly Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry, with the "loser" bringing the other family cookies or baked goods the next day. We couldn't ask for a better neighbor, and will miss him terribly. "
"Our prayers are with Erica, Morgan, Mariel, Hannah, Ben, and Colin today and in the days and weeks ahead. "
"Michael was a joy to work with, always with a kind smile or word. During this time of grief, may we all remember and celebrate his life. Special thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Murphy and the children and grandchildren left to mourn this loss. He always spoke of you with a loving smile! "
"I am so very sorry for your loss. I know the St. Paul family will be present to support you and care for your family now and in the difficult days ahead. Thoughts that are prayers go out to you. "
"I remember Mike as a guy who could always make me laugh. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. The world is worse off without his smile. "
"Many condolences and prays go out to the Murphy family, I personly send out a prayer of confort to Mrs. Murphy and the Murphy children. God bless you all. "
"Many condolences and prays go out to the Murphy family, I personly send out a prayer of confort to Mrs. Murphy and the Murphy children. God bless you all. "
"He was a light extinguisted too soon. Michael will be missed greatly."
"Our heartfelt condolences to all of Michael's beloved family. His passing is sure to have left you all feeling adrift, but there is a method to God's plan - know that Michael was called to a greater purpose. Wishing you peace as you reflect on his life, and comfort in the many memories you shared. You are in our prayers. "