Beloved wife of 49 years to James M. Murphy; devoted mother of Kathleen (John) Pallotta and the late Joseph R. Murphy; cherished grandmother of Finnegan Murphy, Ella Murphy, Liam Pallotta and Luca Pallotta; loving "soul sister" of Maryalice Demler; dear sister of Raymond (Robin) Callahan Jr. and the late Marianne (late Robert Pointer) O'Callaghan; treasured sister-in-law of Jim's twin brother, Timothy (Cheryl) Murphy, Loretta (Tom) Bassett, Daniel Murphy, Martin (Tina) Murphy, Thomas Murphy and Patrick (Gail) Murphy; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Relatives and friends may visit PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221 on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr. (corner of Main St.), Snyder, NY 14226 on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11am. Please assemble at church.
Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations in Karen's memory may be made to the St. Bonaventure University Joe Murphy Swimming Record Board. Checks can be made payable to Bona Athletic Fund Swimming. Please note "Joe Murphy Swimming Record Board" on the memo line. And can be mailed to Amanda Davis, Director of Advancement Operations, 3261 West State Rd., St. Bonaventure, NY 14778. Donations can also be made online at https://netcommunity.sbu.edu/SSLPage.aspx?pid=655 . Please select Men's or Women's Swimming in the Designation drop down and please put "Joe Murphy Swimming Record Board" in the comments section.
