Marianna Murphy

Marianna T. Murphy, 84, of Old Bridge, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to parents Nunzio and Josephine Serrapica, Marianna grew up in the close knit neighborhood of Red Hook. After meeting and marrying the love of her life, Michael, the two relocated to Staten Island before settling in Old Bridge to raise their family. Together, they built a life centered on love, faith, laughter, and dedication to their three sons, who were the pride of her heart. A devout Catholic, Marianna attended Mass every Sunday and devoted many years to teaching CCD at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Matawan. Known for teaching CCD "the right way", she approached her role not just as a class, but as a calling. Marianna's happiest place was always at home among family. Becoming a grandmother was her greatest joy, and she cherished every moment spent with her two granddaughters, who brought light to her days and smiles to her heart. Marianna's life was defined by love - love for her family, her faith, and the simple, meaningful moments shared with those around her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her family, friends, and all who had the blessing of knowing her. Marianna is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years Michael, by her loving sons Anthony, Thomas and his wife Kristine, and Joseph, by her adoring granddaughters Stephanie and Elizabeth, and by her caring brother Joseph Serrapica. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. A Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday at Most Holy Redeemer Church located at 133 Amboy Road Matawan, New Jersey 07747. Interment will be in Holmdel Cemetery, In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Marianna's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children, organizations she supported faithfully throughout her life. www.stjude.org/donate www.shrinerschildrens.org/donate Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com

Marianna Murphy

August 6, 1941 - November 7, 2025