Atkinson, NH: Edward F. "Eddie" Murphy, 58, of Atkinson, NH passed away unexpectedly at home on March 13, 2020.

Eddie was born in Wakefield, MA, to Frances (Noonan) Murphy, and the late William Murphy.  He attended elementary school in Northborough and Middleton, MA. He also attended Masconomet Regional High School where he proudly played soccer and hockey, graduating in 1980.  He continued his education at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI, from where he graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor's degree in Finance. At Bryant, he was an enthusiastic brother of Delta Sigma Chi fraternity.  While a member, Eddie made many lifelong friendships, producing an abundance of stories that have been told so many times, that the wives in this circle of friends feel like they were actually there.

Eddie started his sales career with Robert Bosch Corporation. After a couple of years, he entered the employment recruiting service field working first for Corico in Salem, NH, then opening his own firm, Power Search, Inc. He specialized in placing personnel in positions in the power generation field for most of his career.  He was a proud and long time member of the national trade organization EGSA (Electrical Generating Systems Association) where he served on many committees and boards, ultimately becoming President in 2015.

Eddie's true passion was in coaching youth sports.  He volunteered to coach with Masco Youth Hockey before he and Michelle even had children of their own. After his children were born and were old enough to join organized sports, he continued coaching with Masco for many years.  He also spent countless hours as a coach with Timberlane Youth Soccer, Tornadoes Football and New England Moose hockey. He was an avid Bruins fan, holding season tickets at the old Boston Garden for many years. A true Patriots fan, he rarely missed watching a game.

He was an active member of Holy Angels Church of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Plaistow, NH and enjoyed his role as occasional lector.

Eddie loved the beach and he spent endless hours there vacationing with this family or taking long solo walks. He made friends everywhere he went, whether it was the local coffee shop, butcher shop, gas station or front pew of church.

Eddie will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of thirty-three years, Michelle A. (LeBlanc) Murphy, his son, Conor W. Murphy of Hampton, NH, his daughter, Erin N. Murphy of Atkinson, NH, and his mother Frances Murphy formerly of Danvers and Topsfield, MA. He is also survived by his sister Tara Carr and her husband Tom of Hingham, MA, his brother Patrick and wife Jean-Marie of Grand Rapids, MI, his brother Billy of Dayton, OH. Additionally, he is survived by nieces and nephews William, Charlie, Sean, Samantha, Alex and Nicholas. He also leaves his mother-in-law Jeanne LeBlanc of Plaistow and his sister-in-law Laurie Thompson of Wakefield, NH,  an aunt and many cousins in the Worcester and Buffalo, New York areas. He is predeceased by his father William T. Murphy and his father-in-law Leon "Butch" LeBlanc.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH, following the State of New Hampshire guidelines for social distancing and the wearing of masks in the funeral home as well as the church. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 8 Atkinson Depot Rd., Plaistow.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701 or to The Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452. To read an expanded obituary or to send condolences to the family or share a precious memory,  please visit our website at www.brooksidechapelfh.com .