Obituary: Katherine Murphy

Katherine Murphy, at 101

Katherine “Kay” Picillo Murphy of Hull passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side on March 10, 2024. Mrs. Murphy was born on Endicott Street in Boston’s North End on June 15, 1922. She spent time with her papa noni and siblings at 87 George St., Roxbury, at their variety store. She spent many years in Manhattan with her sister Terry Qualitero, John, and her brother Jimmy Picillo.

Mrs. Murphy was the wife of Joseph “Jerry” Murphy for 51 years. They spent time in North Carolina and Boston before settling in Hull in 1969 to raise their family. She had a good work ethic, having worked aboard a cruise line in Europe in the 1950s, at Raytheon, and as a waitress at the famous Al’s Spaghetti House on Nantasket Beach. She also worked at Lady Grace in Braintree for more than 20 years while living at Gaslight Village in Weymouth with her husband. In her later years, she loved attending her grandchildren’s athletic events throughout their school years. She was also well known for socializing at events with her daughter and son on Nantasket Beach and dining at local restaurants. Mrs. Murphy will certainly be missed by many and was loved by all. She was a sweet soul, salt of the earth, and our blessing.

Mrs. Murphy is predeceased by her parents, Michele and Pasqualina (Perrotta) Picillo; her husband Joseph Murphy; and siblings James Picillo, Alba Squire, Mary Delmonico, and Terry Qualitero.

She is survived by her two loving children, Michael and Michelle Murphy: her sister Florence Frasca and her family; many nieces and nephews, and three grandchildren, Corey, Kelsey, Alexander, and great-grandchildren Alana and Camdyn.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the visitation for Mrs. Murphy on Friday, March 22, from 12-2 p.m. in the C.C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St., Columbian Square, South Weymouth. A funeral service will take place immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m.

Donations may be made in Mrs. Murphy’s memory to Hospice of Norwell, www.NVNA.org.