Ringoes, NJ- Catherine Murphy, 61, entered into eternal life on Friday, August 14, 2015 at her residence with loving family by her side. Born in New Brunswick to the late Joseph and Rose (Biondo) Sparano, she resided in Manville most her life before settling to Ringoes in 2005.

Catherine was a member of Christ the Redeemer Parish (Christ the King Church) in Manville. She loved to cook and enjoyed decorating.

Catherine is survived by her devoted husband James Murphy; loving daughter Jennifer Lopez and dear sister Mary Stem.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, Manville, NJ 08835 on Thursday, August 20 from 6-9 p.m. and on Friday, August 21 from 8-8:30 a.m.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a 9:00 a.m. funeral liturgy at Christ the Redeemer Parish (Christ the King Church). Catherine will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Catherine's name to the Department of Development (Pancreatic Cancer) Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.org, 855-852-8129, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905.