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Eugene Murphy Obituary

Murphy Sr., Eugene E. 84, formerly of LaGrange Park, Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Joanne; loving father of Elizabeth (Robert) Murphy-Vivoda, Eugene E., Jr. (Solita), Brian (Elizabeth) and Catherine (Frank) Murphy-Haywood; devoted grandfather of Brendan, Bridget, Patrick, Conor, Daniel, Caitlin, Madison, Regan, Pearce, Michael, Morgan, Sean and Ryan; dear uncle of many. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m., Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 124 N. Spring Ave., LaGrange. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association. appreciated. Gene was a lifelong White Sox and Notre Dame football fan. He was a proud graduate of Loras College. He enjoyed loving family memories at Lake Mill in Michigan. Gene was also a former member of the Brookfield VFW and Moose Lodge, and a member of Knights of Columbus. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 30, 2017.
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Gene and I worked at Marsh & McLennan in the 1960s for John Flanagan and Jack Stacy, Jr. Gene was a great favorite of Flanagan and Stacy and it was a fun, happy working environment. I left after 8 years and Gene was still there but I believe he went to work for Mass Mutual, or some other Insurance Company. As I get longer in the tooth myself, I am sad to learn he is gone and that he suffered from Alzheimer's. I lost a sister to Alzheimer's 8 years ago and It is a sad way to go. His children will not be surprised to know he was a great coworker and 50 years later, I continue to remember him fondly. Gervaise Hett

December 24, 2018

Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at HOSEA 13:14 L Ohio

April 30, 2017

Sadly, we had not seen Gene for some time. He was a great friend, father to a wonderful family, and husband to a special wife. A life well lived. Our sympathies to the family.

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April 28, 2017

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May

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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Francis Xavier Church

124 N. Spring Ave., LaGrange, IL

May

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Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. Francis Xavier Church

124 N. Spring Ave, LaGrange, IL

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Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

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