Patricia S. Murphy of Redwood City, CA. passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the age of 80. Born on January 12, 1934 in South San Francisco to James and Freda Troy. She is preceded in death by her son Michael Patrick Murphy. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 65 years, Robert Murphy, her daughter, Mary Ann Murphy, her grandchildren, Robert Christopher Murphy and Michele Lyssand and two great-grandchildren, Anna Maria Lyssand & Kare Lyssand. A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests any memorial contributions be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540-1423, Attn: Donielle Bridgewater.
