Anna M. (Smith) Murphy

Of Saugus. Entered into eternal rest after a brief illness in the Massachusetts General Hospital on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  She was 66 years old.  Born in Malden, Anna lived in Saugus for many years. She graduated from Northeastern University with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy and worked for the VNA as a Physical Therapist.  Beloved daughter of the late Arnold Smith and Florence (Badolato) Smith; wife of Daniel P. Murphy; dear and devoted mother of Daniel P. Murphy,III and his wife, Jennifer of Wellesley, Kristen Cassarino and her husband, Anthony of Saugus and Alexandra Murphy of Saugus;  dear sister of Arnold C. Smith, Jr. and his wife, Ellen of Framingham, Paul S. Smith and his wife, Diane of NC and Richard B. Smith and his wife,  Angela of Malden; loving grandmother of Jacob and Kyle Murphy and Ella, Dominik and Caylee Cassarino.

Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend Anna’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) Everett, Sunday, Oct. 22.  Her funeral was from the funeral home on Monday with a funeral Mass to follow in the Sacred Hearts Church, 315 Main St., Malden. Entombment Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anna’s memory to the New England Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970 would be sincerely appreciated.  Parking with attendants on duty.