Brian Vincent Murphy

Vincent Brian Murphy passed away peacefully with the loving and caring companionship of his wife Mary by his side on Wednesday November 27th 2024 at their home on Elsbree Street in Sayre, PA at the age of 71. With his passing, Brian leaves us with a lifetime of innumerable musical accomplishments, a legacy of the students and musicians forever influenced by his love of music and commitment to perfection, an incomparable portfolio of work, and an incomprehensible wealth of lifetime achievement.

Brian was born in Sayre, PA on June 22nd 1953 to Isabelle Loveland Murphy and is survived by his wife Mary, the love of his life beginning in kindergarten, step-daughter Sarah (Travis) Vogell, grandchildren Eli and Caroline, cat Arielle (it rained cats and dogs on every day of Brian’s life, he truly loved animals), cousins Betsy (Roger) Morrison, Daniel (Patty) Bostwick, and Daniel Loveland. 

Brian graduated with the Athens High School Bulldog class of 1971.  Upon graduation, Brian attended Clark University in Worchester, MA to pursue his initial interest in psychology followed by attaining a B.A. degree in Professional Music from the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.

Brian’s idea of perfect happiness: “I’m not sure what perfect happiness is, but I think it might involve chocolate.  Actually, my idea of perfect happiness is spending time with Caroline, Eli, Sarah, Travis and my lovely wife Mary, and pursuing my music.”

A celebration of Brian’s life will be hosted by Mary’s family at Yanuzzi’s Restaurant in Sayre, PA to be announced at a later date. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of The Thomas Cremation and Funeral Service, 1297 Elmira St., Sayre, Pa. Those wishing to leave a sympathy message for Brian's family may do so at thomascremationfuneralservice.com

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