View Larger + Joseph M. Murphy, 78, of Apex, NC passed on May 27, 2021, at home, after a long illness. He was the husband of Ellen (Devine) Murphy of Apex. Besides his wife, he is survived by his cherished daughter, Mary-Kate (Murphy) Minkov of Raleigh, NC. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Mary E. (Gillooly) Murphy and brother of the late Kathy Murphy. A URI and Bryant graduate, he retired from both the RI Dept of Human Services and the FL Dept of Children and Families, Naples FL. Joe, a Vietnam War Veteran was awarded the Bronze Star.