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James Murphy Obituary

Murphy, James E. Age 75, Retired CFD. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Violet Murphy. Adored husband of Linda (nee Ostrow) and the late Peggy (nee Connolly); loving father to Tom, Ed (Lynne) and Brian Murphy, Adam Koscielski and Lisa (Tony) Castellano; devoted grandpa to Pat, Dom, Abbey, Maggie, Jimmy, Chloe, Alex, Ava and Mia; loving brother of Pat (Ralph) Rubio, Mike (Maureen), Judy (Eddie) May; beloved brother-in-law, uncle, and friend of many; best friend of Steve Lewis, the late Jack Ruddy and Phil Sanfilippo (The Brew Crew). Jim was a member of the Southside Gaelic Fire Brigade, Firefighter Local 2, B.O.B., Elks, K.O.C and Advocate for the VFW. A memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd at 11:00 a.m. until time of mass at 12:00 noon at St. Christian's Church, 111th and Homan, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's name can be made to the CFD Widows and Orphans fund. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois 708-206-2000.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 31, 2016.

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August 8, 2016

Ed (Tom and Brian),

So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I remeber his smile! I am lucky I was able to golf with him and the other retired firemen on Tuesday a few times.

Remember the good time and fond memories that you shared with your dad!

I will say a prayer for him.

Brian Deenihan

August 8, 2016

Ed (Tom and Brian),

So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He always had a great smile! I had fun golfing with him a few times and the rest of the fireman on Tuesdays. I will be sure to say a prayer for him.

Remeber all the good times and the laughs and smiles that accompany the memories.

Brian Deenihan

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

August 1, 2016

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Jim will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 14 AUG, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Mary and Earl Twait

August 1, 2016

Al our thoughts and prayers are with the Murphy family.

Maureen Fleckenstein And Family

July 31, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the Murphy Family. Memories of days gone by will forever remain in our hearts. Rest in peace dear friend, Jim

Ann Lachat

July 31, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the Murphy family. We were neighbors who lived on Komensky. There were many laughs and tears shared with all of the Murphy's. It has been a long time since we're together but the memories still linger.
Much love to all of you.
The Lachat Family

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2

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Christian's Church

111th and Homan, Chicago, IL

Aug

2

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

St. Christian's Church

111th and Homan, Chicago, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Cremation Society of Illinois, Inc. Funeral Service Center - Chicago

6471 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

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