Retired NYPD. Loving husband of Therese ( Hamilton), devoted father of Kathleen Kelly (Ted), Maureen Murtaugh ( the late Christopher), John Det. NYPD (Jenny), an Daniel. The Proud grandfather of Eileen, Patrick, Sean Kelly, Courtney, Erin, Billy and James Murtaugh, John, Seamus, and Rory Petrie. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at M.J. Smith Sons, located at 255 Ninth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, on February 12, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 245 Prospect Park W, New York, NY 11215, on February 13, 2026, from 10:00.
The committal will be held at St. John Cemetery, 80-01 Metropolitan Ave, New York, NY 11379, on February 13, 2026.
