Russell 
– Virginia C. Murphy, 80, (1936-2017) passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Westfield to the late Frank and Mary (Marek) Sienkiewicz. Virginia worked as a food service worker at Gateway Regional for over 12 years, she was an avid Red Sox fan, enjoyed cruises, vacations, gardening and keeping an eye on the neighborhood. She spent many years at the Russell Fire Department with her husband, John. Sadly Virginia was predeceased by her husband John E. Murphy in 1999, her daughter Patricia Murphy in 1977, a son Michael G. Murphy just two weeks ago and a sister Barbara Curran just three weeks ago. She is survived by her loving sons, William J. Murphy of Russell, Robert A. Murphy and his wife Linda of Utah and Kevin Murphy and his wife Kate of Russell, her siblings, two brothers, William Sienkiewicz and his wife Chris and Ronald Sienkiewicz and his wife Carol and her sister Janet Kondrat, all of Westfield, her cherished eight grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Virginia’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 26th at 11AM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, followed by burial in Russell Cemetery, Russell. Visiting hours will precede the service from 9:30-11AM in the funeral home. Donations in Virginia’s name, in lieu of flowers, may be directed to the American Lung Association of Western Massachusetts, 393 Maple St., Suite 3, Springfield, MA 01105. www.firtionadams.com
