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Michael Murphy Obituary

Murphy, Michael J. beloved father of Kathleen (Daniel) Pierce, Colleen (Fred) Korzin and the late Patricia Murphy, loving grandfather of Debbie, Matt, Bridget and Danny Pierce and Fred and Maggie Korzin, fond brother of the late Christine (Herbert) Wolf, John (Marie), Josephine (William) Ellis, Patrick (Kay), Francis and Martin Murphy, dear uncle of many. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m. from Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Road, to St. Bede the Venerable Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-783-7700 708-423-5400.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 28, 2005.

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Maggie

March 23, 2024

19 years Grandpa without you here. Oh how time has gone and so many changes. Thank you for being with me through it all. I knew you would never leave my side. The boys know so much about you Grandpa. I share all my memories of you with them all the time, bring them to the cemetery just like you did with me. Your still my best friend and I wouldn't be where I am at today without you watching over me. Happy St, Paddy's Day too Grandpa.. Love you the most Always...
Your Granddaughter, Maggie

Colleen K

March 22, 2021

It’s been Sixteen years Dad . .. I miss you so much. So much has happened. I am sure you have been watching us. . You will always be in our hearts. You would be so proud of us. I know we have an angel watching over us. Love you always and forever

Kathy Pierce

April 27, 2005

Dad, It's been very hard for me this past month, even when Patsy died I didn't feel this extreme loss. You have always been there and I'm not sure how to get through the day sometimes not hearing your voice. I know in my heart your happy, but I miss you so. Keep an eye on us all. Thank-you for being my Dad and giving me Colleen as my sister. Help me keep an eye on the kids, I know your watching them.

Love you always,

Kathy

Bridget Pierce

April 20, 2005

Dear Grandpa,

I know it has taken me a while to work up the courage to write to you. It has been really hard for me to be ok with you being gone. There are so many memories that I have of you, and I am grateful for each and every one of them. You are the best grandpa that anyone could ever ask for. I will always remember and love you. I know you are happy now, and that you are with family. Remember to watch over us and keep us safe. I know mom and Aunt Colleen are really sad still, so let them know that you are ok and that you are always with them. I will always remember going out to eat with you and listening to your stories about the taverns. I promise to have a shot and a beer for you. I love you so much and I miss you more than ever.

Love you Always,

Bridget O' Flinn

Brian Ellis

April 12, 2005

I'm sorry that I was unable to attend the wake.I remember the many happy times,I had as child and as a

adult. I know God made sure that He

had goods seats for Sox Openning Day



Your Nephew Brian Ellis

Email [email protected]

Maggie

April 7, 2005

Dear Grandpa,

I just went to get a bandaid out of your bathroom and it made me think of you, so I decided it's about time to write you a little something. You know you are the best Grandpa anyone could have. And I know I'll never forget you and all the memories we had. I loved taking care of you all the time especially as things got harder. It was nice just to be able to spend the time with you, mornign or night. Well I know your happy now because you always told me it was your time to go. So take care up there and watch over us here. We all love you so much and miss you being around making us laugh! I love you Grandpa.

Love Always Your Baby,

Maggie

xoxoxo

Rianna Wolf

March 31, 2005

Uncle Mickey is a great Uncle. He always made me laugh at our Fourth of July parties. He loved life more than anything. I know his passing is sad, but he is with his family & friends in a better place where he is also loved. He can party all he wants!



Love,



Rianna Wolf

Wolf

March 31, 2005

We will all miss you Uncle Mickey very much. You touched all of our hearts. The 4th of July parties will never be the same. The laughter we shared, and the good times will always be remembered. We are glad we were fortunate to share the fond memories.



Love Always,

Ed, Joan, Dawn, Rachell, Cary, Sean, Rianna



P.S.

While you are up there Uncle Mickey see what you can do for the White Sox this year....

Bill McDonough

March 30, 2005

Mickey had an enduring smile for everyone - all the time - it could have been painted on for all I know. And his heart was as big as his smile! Bon Voyage Mickey, to a happier place where your smile will be contagious!

Cindy Wales

March 30, 2005

I'm glad Pat and I made the trip to Morris and I was able to meet your Dad. Pat had told me all about him and the good times he had with him so I felt as though I knew him already. He had a very warm and great smile.

Paddy Murphy

March 30, 2005

Uncle Mickey was more than an uncle to me. I'll miss the talks,Sunday mornings together, all the corny jokes we told each other. I'll MISS him. I'm thankful that he was my friend. He'll always be apart of me.

Colleen Korzin

March 30, 2005

Dad, we will miss you so much. Your life touched so many and you made us all smile. We have so many memories of you and what a life you had.!! You talked so fondly of all of your neces and nephews..People were drawn to you and you said to us "You gotta have fun" I'm so happy that I got to spend so much time with you, I only wish I could have taken some of that pain away for you. Dad, thank you for giving me life and being able to have such a terrific husband and family. No one could have a better twin sister than I..I know that are you with Patsy and all of your family. You never will leave our hearts and our memories. I won't say good-bye because I know that you will always be with us.





Love you forever

Colleen

Joan T McDonough

March 28, 2005

An uncle to be so very proud of! Always had a smile and an equally good personality. Mickey made our family proud to have such an outstanding human being as part of it. I will sorely miss him and will treasure all the fond memories I have of him. My boys also will remember his as a "fun" uncle. God bless him until we meet again. Love and my condolences to his immediate family.



Fondly,

his niece, Joan

Rick and Jan Polak

March 28, 2005

Colleen, Fred, Freddie and Maggie:



Please remember that our love and friendship are always yours along with our deepest sympathy.



Love, Jan and Rick

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