Edward Dunphy, 83, of Vero Beach, passed away on Dec. 11, 2014, at his residence in Vero Beach.
He is survived by his wife Jane.
Dunphy was born on Dec. 30, 1930, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Edward J. Dunphy Sr. and Francis (Ramsey) Dunphy. He was raised in Brooklyn with his sister Virginia.
Dunphy attended Brooklyn Preparatory School, Mount Saint Mary’s College in Emmetsburg, Md., The University of Virginia and New York University. He went on to law school at Fordham University where he received his Law Degree as well as is Juris Doctorate.
He entered the United States Army serving his country at Fort Dix and Fort Bennett. Achieving the rank of Captain, he served in the Judge Advocates General’s Corp or JAG Corp. After his honorable discharge from the Army, Dunphy went on to work at Airco Corporation, New York City, N.Y.
In 1971, he worked at Crouse Hinds Corporation as Vice President of Personnel in Syracuse, N.Y., until 1987. He moved on to Wagner Industries, Morristown, N.J. where he continued his career until his retirement in 1991. In continuing his public service efforts, Dunphy was elected to the position of Justice of the Peace in Skaneateles, N.Y where he and his family resided for 29 years.
On Aug. 4, 1958, Dunphy married Jane Auwerda at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Brooklyn. Their love for each other through a marriage of 56 years was the foundation for a family rooted in the Catholic Faith and Irish Traditions.
In June 1960, the Dunphy’s had their first child, Kevin and six years later along came Brian. Over the years the family engaged in many activities together such as skiing, golf and hockey. Dunphy was one of the founders of the Snow Belt Hockey League for youth in Skaneateles, N.Y.
He and Jane were blessed to gain two daughters-in-law. Kevin married Anita (McEnery) Dunphy and Brian married Cynthia (Metras) Dunphy. They were also blessed with four grandchildren, Sean 24, Ryan 20, Michael 16, and Aimee 14.
Dunphy continued to volunteer his time in practicing law for the State of Florida as a Pro-Bono Lawyer. He exemplified the true meaning of the Fighting Irish, always encouraging others to be their best. He took up ice skating later in life, much to the chagrin of his loving wife, Jane.
Dunphy was a devout Catholic and attended daily mass. Many friendships were formed over the years at St. Mary’s in Skaneateles, N.Y. and Holy Cross in Vero Beach. He took a personal interest in his family and grandchildren always encouraging them to do what is right and to be their best. Three words to sum up his life: generosity, genuine, great sense of humor. Services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach, Florida on Saturday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m. A private internment will be held at a later date.
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