Pittsfield, MA – John P Murphy Sr, 90, of Pittsfield, passed away at Berkshire Medical Center on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pittsfield, MA, on February 11, 1932, the son of the late James A. and Myrtle E. Smith Murphy, he was a 1949 graduate of St. Joseph High School.

Mr. Murphy retired as a compositor for the Berkshire Eagle in 1990, after 41 years of service. He served on the scholarship committee and as secretary of the Monday Morning Quarterback Club.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bernice Kordana Murphy, and his two sons, John P. Murphy, Jr., and his companion Doreen Jamross of Pittsfield, and T. Wayne Murphy and his wife Susan of West Springfield. He leaves his grandchildren, Cari Lawler, JP Murphy, Ryan Murphy, Kelli Woodward, and Brendan Murphy, as well as his eight great grandchildren, Jazmyn, CJ, Mikaela, Leah, Jack, Vanessa, Daniel and James. John is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Jeanne D. Cawley, as well as seven brothers, Edward, James, Bernard, William, Raymond, Arthur, and Thomas, and his sister Mary.

Funeral Notice:

Funeral services for John P. Murphy, Sr., will be private. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield MA 01201.

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 — Bernard L. Barriere, Jr. 76, a resident of Hewitt Drive, passed away Tuesday November 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Bernard was born in Pittsfield, MA on February 10, 1942 the son of the late Bernard L. Barriere, Sr. and Norma Stossel. He attended Pittsfield High School. Bernard worked in the automobile business as a car dealer for many years.

He loved country singer Willie Nelson and his band, He and Wille were longtime friends, and attended many of his concerts over the years. He enjoyed antiques and attending antique auctions. He was also a movie buff and had a great interest in the film industry. His true passion was spending time with his family and friends at his cabin in White Creek, NY.

Bernard is survived by his children Bernard L. Barriere, III of North Bennington and Colleen Fleck and her husband Sigmund of Malvern, PA, step children Daniel Bona and his wife Teri Hazelton of Otis, MA and Elizabeth Barnhill and her husband Jack of Petersburg, NY, brothers Thomas Barriere of Pittsfield, MA and Robert Barriere of McAllen, TX, and sister Linda Barriere of Lee, MA., seven grandchildren, Jazmine Alibozek, Emilyn Bona, Maggie Bona, Blake and Maxx Barnhill, and Nolan and Kyle Fleck and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Bona Barriere who passed away August 6, 2008, step-son Jake Bona and brothers John and Richard Barriere, and sister Marie Barriere.

Funeral Information

A mass of Christian death and burial was celebrated Saturday Morning, December 1st, 10:30, at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in North Bennington. Interment followed in the family lot in Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield, MA. Visiting hours was held Friday Nov. 30 from 4-7pm at Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home 213 West Main Street Bennington, VT. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Bernard’s memory may be made to the Second Chance Animal Center, c/o Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 957 Bennington, VT 05201.

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