In loving memory of

Matthew John Murphy
November 9, 2001 - February 1, 2023

Matthew John Murphy, suddenly on February 1, 2023, of Deptford. Age 21.

Beloved son of James and Donna (nee Flanagan) Murphy. Devoted brother of Christa Smith (Aaron), Jaclyn Nickel (Justin), Lindsay Hiltunin (Dwayne), and James Murphy, Jr. Loving grandson of John & Joan Flanagan and the late Eugene, Jr. & Mary Murphy. Dear uncle of seven nieces and nephews. Nephew of Eileen Williams (David), Robert Murphy, Douglas Flanagan (Christine), and Denise Daleo (Frank) and the late Eugene Murphy III (Francine). Also survived by Emma Flanagan and many other cousins.

Matthew had autism and was a student at Bankbridge Developmental Center. He was full of life and put a smile on the faces of everyone he came in contact with.

Family and friends are invited to the viewing from 9am to 11am Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral service 11am at the funeral home.

Interment Wenonah Cemetery, Wenonah.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, Second Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540 (autismspeaks.org) or to the GoFundMe created in his memory by visiting https://gofund.me/91ea2c40

Tributes

Cherylann LaSpada wrote on Feb 9, 2023:

"Dear Jim, Donna and family. I am so very sorry to see Matthew is your Angel in heaven. My son attended Bankbridge Development Center with Matthew. Matthew was such a nice young man. May your memories of Matthew keep you strong during this sad time. Prayers for Matthew and his family ? God Bless, Cheryl and Tyler LaSpada and family"

Cheryl Cramer wrote on Feb 9, 2023:

"Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. As a mother who has also experienced the loss of a son my heart goes out in the biggest way to you. Praying for strength and cherish the memories. May God bless your family and hold you in the palm of his hand."

Marlene Stoneswest wrote on Feb 8, 2023:

"My sincere condolences to the Murphy family, May God bless you and keep you in perfect peace?love and blessings Marlene Stoneswest "

Miss Torie wrote on Feb 8, 2023:

"Mathew, you were such a kind soul. You always put a smile on my face and I am happy that I got to work with you when you attended Bankbridge Development Center. You always made sure to say goodbye to me at the end of each day and it would instantly make me happy. The photos I attached are from a day back in October that I got to spend with Matt. We picked pumpkins and fed the farm animals. Thank you for being the awesome student and person you were! Rest in paradise - Miss Torie "