ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MURPHY, ALFRED THOMAS, JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Friday, March 23, 2012

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MURPHY, ALFRED THOMAS, JR.
(January 1, 1935 - March 23, 2012)

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Alfred Thomas Murphy, Jr. passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on 
the morning of Friday, March 23, 2012.

Beloved husband of Beverly Braud Murphy for 55 years. Loving and devoted father 
of Mary Strassel (L.J.), Michael Murphy (Penny), Erin Deen (Griffin), Nancy 
Bernard (Scott), Timothy Murphy and Laurie Murphy. Loving Pops of Rachel 
Strassel, Ryan and Sean Murphy, Alex and Griffin Deen III, Bonnie Bernard, 
Raymond and Robyn Murphy and Matthew Adaire. Brother of Kenneth Murphy 
(Marianne) and brother-in-law of Jeanne Braud Foret (Felix). Also survived by 
many dear and wonderful friends.

Born in New Orleans, LA in 1935 and a resident of Covington, LA for the past 8 
years. He was the son of the late Alfred Thomas Murphy and Albertine D’Antoni.

Al attended Incarnate Word Grammar School and St. Aloysius High School where he 
was a proud member of both schools’ alumni. He served three years as Sergeant 
1st Class in the 141st Field Artillery Battalion of the National Guard. He 
retired from the Kansas City Southern Railroad after 42 years of dedicated and 
loyal service. He gave his time selflessly to St. Benilde Parish where he 
served as a member of the Holy Name Society and the Men’s Club. He also was a 
lector, choir member and CYO coach. He was a recipient of the Archdiocese of 
New Orleans Order of the St. Louise de Marillac Medal. He was also a member of 
the Kiwanis Club of Greater Covington and a parishioner of St. Jane de Chantal 
Catholic Church. He generously supported numerous charities and organizations. 
“Big Al” loved to cruise and travel with his wife, family and friends. He was 
proud of his Irish and Italian heritages. He loved watching golf, baseball and 
hockey. He never met a shrimp poboy, slice of pizza or a doughnut he didn’t 
love. He will be dearly missed by all of those who loved him.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass from 
St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, LA 70457 on Tuesday, March 
27, 2012 at 2:00 PM. Visitation at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 
21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Tuesday from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM. 
Interment in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred or donations in Alfred’s memory to the 
Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road SW, Lilburn, GA 

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