First Sergeant William E. Murphy – 89, died peacefully at his home in Boca Raton surrounded by his children and loving wife on September 2nd. William received military honors for combat in the Philippines during WWII. He is survived by his wife Emelia, his stepson Barry Manilow the entertainer, his sons Steven Murphy, Frank Rodriguez and John Rodriguez, his daughters Janet Rodriguez, Debra Ernst and his son in law Hank Ernst. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Ashley Ernst. Visitation will take place on Tuesday September 6th 2011 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. Interment will take place at the South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth.
