On
August 3, 2025, Lita Y Murphy peacefully passed away, surrounded by
her family and friends. She had fought a six-year battle with bone
cancer with courage and grace.
Lita
was born in Temuco, Chile. She studied English at the Universidad de
Concepció n. This is where she met her soul mate, Bill Murphy. After
they married in Chile, they came to the U.S., and together they
raised two daughters.
Lita
and Bill were happily married for 55 years. As a family they lived in
Oregon, Wisconsin, Brazil and then settled in Vermont. They enjoyed
traveling around the U.S. and visiting family and friends all around
the world.
Lita
received a bachelor’s degree in art from the University of Vermont.
She loved to combine her love of art and her travels in her
decorations of her home. She substituted for art and Spanish classes
at the local schools. Lita also enjoyed playing the pieces of her
favorite classical composers and her father’s favorite tangos on her
piano.
Lita
was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,
daughter, aunt and friend. She genuinely loved life and all of those
around her. She always made everyone around her feel welcomed and
loved. She was generous, kind and fun to be around.
Lita
is survived by her daughters, Michelle and Nicole; her son-in-law,
Steve; her grandchildren, Ciara (and her husband, Tomo), Nathan and
Tristin; her great-granddaughter, Yuna; her beloved family in Chile;
and friends all over the world.
You
are invited to join the family to celebrate Lita’s life on August
29, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Mansfield Barn on Irish Farm Rd. in
Jericho. All are welcome. Please bring an appetizer and memories to
share.
This article appears in Aug 6-12, 2025.