Kevin Brian Murphy passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2015. He was born on July 22, 1956 in Bridgeport, CT. Kevin was raised in Stratford, CT and graduated Stratford High School in 1974. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Kevin married the love of his life, MaryEllen, in 1981. He was the proud father of three children, Kevin, Jessica, and Johnathan. He was an artist, a writer, a musician, a loving father, grandfather, and so much more. Kevin is survived by his wife, a brother Keith, children, grandchildren: Fiona, Owen, Logan, Nathan, and Emily, as well as many nieces and nephews. His funeral is private. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Smith-Ruzzo Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden. To send an online expression of sympathy please visit www.smithruzzofuneralhome.com Flowers and condolences may be sent to the Murphy Family at 29 Hillcrest Ave, Meriden CT 06451.