Patrick Murphy Obituary

Murph,you where the best.Thanks for being with us on our special day (6-1-85) and for being with me thur my years at Rita. Donald J Russell-St.Rita H.S.1980

Fr. Murphy, i send out my condolences, i met Fr. Murphy in 1990 while attending st.rita grammar school, i believe i was in 3rd grade, he was the first Fr. to hear my confessions. Very nice man and humorous. He will be missed by many. God bless him

May you dwell in the sight of the Lord
I have known you since we were Freshmen at Rita and spent many times with your family I miss you ol friend

With fond memories of Father and condolences to family members.
Patrick K. Walls -St. Rita H.S. 1987
Patrick J. Walls
Mary Ann Walls

Father Pat, may god bless you and hold you! i can"t believe your gone Bob came home and said he read it in the obit"s ye he does that thanks for the beautiful ceremony you performed for Bob and I 17 yrs ago and for always being a friend! say hi to my mom for me will ya! Lisa and Bob Ash

Father Pat was my mentor and a very dear friend of mine, I always thought we were so lucky to have him as our theology teacher. He was understanding, very honest, but most importantly, he could show us that he cared when we thought no one else ever did.
I attribute my high school diploma to him, because without him, I would have never made it through. He kept my head up and hopes high- and was always smiling along the way. I will keep him in my prayers, and I will miss him very dearly, I only hope that he will continue to guide me from above.

Fr. Murphy left us with many fond memories. In 1991, Fr. Murphy came to St. Petronille in Glen Ellyn to perform the wedding ceremonies of my best friend, Amy, and I. Fr. Murphy left us with smiles and that contagious laugh. He will be missed by many. Thanks for the memories.
I can picture Muprh sitting around with God and all his angels telling jokes and having a good time.

I only knew Fr. Murphy for a short time,when he was Pastor of St.Rita Parish in Chicago,and I was a first year,44year old 5Th grade teacher in the parish school.He was a great roll model with his tough love approach toward children.He was a teachers teacher and always supported our efforts.I will think fondly of him often, and keep him in my prayers.

Well where to start, we couldn't find a priest in 1983 to marry us. So we were lucky to meet Father Patrick Murphy, who married us at
St. John of God Parish at 52nd & Throop, Chicago, IL
We got married August 20, 1983. It was a mass you will never forget, he made you Laugh and Cry; He Spoke Loudly and Sang Strong. There were so many people at our Wedding Mass that Father Murphy ran out of Communion, but luckily he did get extra to give out.

2 months later we couldn't find a priest to give my Mother Last Rites, but one call away was Father Murphy again, and he came and my mother passed away the next day.

Along our path in life Father Murphy kept in touch with us mostly at Christmas and it was great to hear from him every year.

Well, we will be married 25 years this August 20, 2008, and we were hoping that Father Murphy would have been at another Mass to renew our Vows, but he will be there watching over us from Above.

This is what my husband and I will remember most. Father Murphy meet with us before our Wedding Day and told us remember there is a EBB and a TIDE. So when things go Bad and Good we will always remember Father Patrick Murphy's words of Wisdom.

It's the EBB and the TIDE.

Thank you Father Murphy for EVERYTHING!!!
WE WILL MISS YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!

My family's thoughts and prays are with the Murphy family. Father Murphy left many great memories for me and my family.

We are so sorry to hear of Fr. Pat's passing. I was honored to call him my teacher and friend. My wife and I were truly blessed to have him officiate our marriage almost twenty years ago. My God bless you and your family Father.

The first Augustinian I met when I entered Tolentine in 1970 was Murph. It was he who bestowed on me my nickname, it was the only Polish word he claimed he knew. To those who loved Murph especially his family, confrers and friends we have all suffered a great loss. May God bless Pat with His Peace.

Your laughter and honesty were a great source of comfort. May you always keep them smiling in heaven. Kathy and I were blessed to have you guide us and celebrate our wedding day.

Fr. Pat,

I remember with fondness the many laughs we had together (and with so many other great Principals within the Chicago Archdiocese), and I still can't believe you are/were 10 years my junior! You were always so....er... so "mature." May you now enjoy the warm embrace of the God you served so well here in this "Valley of tears"...from laughter, of course!

Fraternally,
Br. Konrad, FSC
Saint Patrick HS - Chicago

With fond memories of good times with a good priest and a good man! God will surely welcome you Himself. Keep praying for us, Pat.

Father Pat you will always be remembered. Now we know that we have a voice up there for us. Our Love and Prayers!

The Koniarz Family

We really appreciate all that Fr. Murph did for IV and Mike's education at Cascia. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Fr. Murphy,

God bless you.

Fr Pat- lo the many years you shared in our lives and family, and too many years our paths wandered in far apart places, but your warmth, wit and faith always resided in our hearts. You now can raise your voice with the choirs of angels - pray twice! We love you.

Thank you for blessing my marrage to Dale-Elizabeth. We both miss you, Father Pat, we both hold you close in our hearts.

MURPH,your were a great friend and always there when i needed someone to talk to. I will remember you mostly for your kind,caring and humorous ways! My family thought the world of you and love you dearly.i will miss you murph!!!!!!!! thank you for being a part of my life! forever friends,,,,,,, GODBLESS

We haven't seen you for years, but have many fond memories of your wonderful Irish wit and terrific sense of humor! Godspeed Fr. Pat...

We will truly miss you Fr Pat. You had been part of our lives since we were little. The best memory we will have of you is from our Wedding.
Annemarie and Joe O'Neill and Family

murphy, i cant believe you are gone. thank you for being my friend. i look up at the sky and see you smiling down at me.i miss you
joanna (banana)