Thomas J. Murtagh

Thomas Joseph Murtagh passed away on December 7, 2018, born on January 7, 1930 in New York City where he was raised. Thomas graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School and then received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College and a M.B.A. from New York University. He was a graduate of the U.S. Navy Officers Candidate School in Newport, R.I. and served as a Lieutenant in U.S. Navy. Thomas was a telecommunication engineer and a tariff specialist for N.Y. Telephone Company and Verizon Communications.

Thomas was predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary Murtagh, brothers Martin, John and Hugh Murtagh and sister Mary Finn, and son in law Robert Sutcliffe. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Mary (McGuire) Murtagh, son Bryan Murtagh (Margaret O’Brien ), daughters Margaret Sutcliffe, Katherine Korz (Carl) and Maryellen Iuzzolino (Greg). Also surviving are his grandchildren Catherine and Mary Murtagh; Kara, Kyle and Brett Sutcliffe; Colin, Mallory and Owen Korz; Jack, Henry and William Iuzzolino.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday December 10, 2018 10AM Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Scarsdale. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery Valhalla NY. Visitation Sunday December 9, 2018 2-5 & 7-9 PM at the Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Homes 824 Scarsdale Ave Scarsdale NY 10583.