Howard Joseph

Jones

Howard Joseph Jones, better known as Murph to family and friends, died as a result of contracting COVID-19 (coronavirus). On April 22, 2020. He was a resident of the Chelsea, MA Soldiers' Home. Murph was born in New York in 1935, the son of the late Joseph and Helen Jones. He had a long and successful career in the U.S. Navy, primarily in the submarine service, retiring as E-9 Master Chief in 1970. During his career as navigator and quartermaster, he served aboard the SS Aspro, SS Toro, SS Blenny, and SS Shark and was stationed in New London, CT, Brooklyn, NY, San Diego, CA, and Norfolk, VA.. Following his Navy career, he worked in the restaurant business for many years. He was married to the late Jeanne Jones and is survived by three children: Michael Jones of Charlottesville, VA, Richard Jones of Enfield, CT, and Cynthia Jones of Groton, CT; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

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