Obituary
Kevin R. Murphy – of Somerville, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was 60 years old.
Born in Arlington and raised in Somerville, he was the cherished beloved son of Richard C. Murphy and Mary Ellen (Pinkham) Puliafice and her husband, John. Kevin loved being outdoors, especially near the water. He found a sense of peace whenever he was by the ocean or out on the water. An avid fisherman, Kevin viewed fishing as more than just a hobby to him, it was truly a sport and one of life’s greatest enjoyments.
He also loved traveling to Cape Cod, where he enjoyed the sandy beaches and clear blue ocean water. Kevin was also a die-hard Boston sports fan. Whenever a game was on, you could always find him in his chair cheering on his favorite Boston teams as if he were right there in the stands.
Beloved husband of Jeanne Arsenault of Woburn. Devoted father of Shannon Doucette and her husband Christopher of Lowell. He is also lovingly survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.