Edward R. Murphy, 78 of Goodyear, Arizona died September 10th, 2013 in Surprise, Arizona. He was born July 1st, 1935 to Peter and Mary Murphy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While serving in the US Air force he worked as an Airman-Bomber mechanic. Mr. Murphy was a Big Brother in Big Brothers of America and a member of the Burbank Jr. Chamber of Commerce. He was a business owner in Seattle, Facilities manager with Bank of America in Los Angeles and worked in Tool and Die for General Motors in Pittsburgh. Mr. Murphy leaves behind his wife Catherine (June) Murphy sister Maureen Herward and brother David Murphy. He is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Mary Murphy and his brother Gregory Murphy. Mass will take place on Thursday September 19th, 2013 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church at 10:00am. Family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, Barrow Neurological Institute. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.