Michael J. Dunphy

passed away suddenly March 28, 2022. Born on January 17, 1953 in Pawtucket, RI to Thomas and Irene (Bebeau) Dunphy, Michael was a longtime resident of Narragansett, RI. He was a member of the Mettatuxet Yacht Club and an award-winning member of the Narragansett Surfcasters Club. After attending Springfield Technical CC and working for the Narragansett Times, he became an owner/operator lobster fisherman out of the Port of Galilee. Later with his son Evan, he formed Dunphy Painting, a commercial painting company.  Michael is predeceased by his mother and father and siblings, Carol Lumbra (Ray) and Thomas (Buster) Dunphy. Left to remember Michael’s love are his son Evan Michael Dunphy, his fiancée Stacy Moore, and his grandson Cameron Thomas Dunphy as well as his niece and nephews, Raymond Lumbra, Jr, Laurie Martinez, Thomas Dunphy, Patrick Dunphy (Amybeth) and family and many grand nieces and nephews. Evan’s mother, Jane’s family, which includes many aunts, uncles, and cousins will also cherish many wonderful memories of Michael. Michael was an accomplished angler and surfer and found the most happiness on the ocean and with his family.  His singular and caring way made a lasting and significant impression on those he loved.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11:00am in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 864 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pathways Strategic Teaching Center, 75 Centre of New England Boulevard, Coventry, RI 02816.