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Dennis Murphy Obituary

Murphy, Dennis J. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Aderman); loving father of Joan, Dennis (Fiancee Nina), Michael and Katie; devoted grandfather of McKenzie; cherished son of Edward and the late Joan Murphy; dearest grandson of Katherine Bulow; fond brother of Michael (Janet) and Maureen (the late Mark) Shanahan; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 PM. Funeral Saturday 8:45 AM from Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL 60459 to St Gerald Church. Mass 9:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 13, 2011.

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Eugene Connelly

October 17, 2011

I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom His love entrust me hear, ever this night be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen

Diane (Aderman) Zimmerman

October 17, 2011

We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Diane,Michael,Sarah & Michael Ryan

Sue (Kozak) Degutis

October 14, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss. The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Sai, Sue, Nick, Pete & Thomas Degutis

Cathy Reason Elwardt

October 14, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember our days of growing up together in the old neighborhood. Oh to be s kid again.

Kathleen Duffy

October 14, 2011

I'm very sorry for your loss. May your memories give you strength and peace.

Rick Pinkerton

October 14, 2011

So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers to the family.

John, Rick, Kathy and Alice Pinkerton

Kathy Sobeck/Wantroba

October 14, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers go out for you and your family

Bob Stewart

October 13, 2011

Dennis Murphy was my oldest friend. We met on Damen Avenue when we were 6 years old. We played baseball on the short side of McKinley Park with the neighborhood greats...Tommy Score, Johnny Colasari, Mike Chico, Brian and Mark Sokolowski and yes even Jim Stewart and who could forget Puss! We played hockey on the lagoon even as it cracked under our feet. We played football in the Murph's front yard, he was always Bronco Nagurdski (his pronounciation not mine). We shot 8 million army men with rubberbands in the sand next to the old brick barbeque in front of the garage. Then there was Mike and Jimmy, our arch enemies, his brother and my brother. T'was a heated rivalry it'was! Made all of us southsiders...so we would fight...how else you gonna get a broken nose! He will always be remebered with his Irish eyes a'smilin' and his laugh and he did like to laugh!! I SHALL REMEMBER HIM AS MY OLDEST FRIEND...O m'anam

October 13, 2011

While we haven't seen or talked to each other for the past few years or so, I will truely miss my ole buddy. I will never forget all the good times we had together. My prayers will be with you and all your family.
Robin L. (byrd) kamien

Scott Conrad

October 13, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Brittany De Young

October 13, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss... and he will be missed my prayers go out to you and your family. And remember he sees everything now so gotta be good! love Brittany De Young

Patty Alm Cochonour

October 13, 2011

Dear Murphy Family:

It is with a very heavy heart I send my deepest sympathy to all of you! I am still in shock over the loss of Dennis. I have so many fond memories of our younger days together that I will treasure them always in my heart. May God bless all of you at this very difficult time. "For every tear you shed may you have a million smiles"

My Love to all of you...

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