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Thomas Murphy Obituary

Murphy, Thomas R. 83, November 10th, Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Barry); loving father of Kathleen Hiatt, Eileen (Michael) Kennedy, Susan Murphy and Barry (Peggy) Murphy; dear grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 1; brother of John (the late Irene) Murphy; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired Stationary Engineer for the City of Chicago. Memorial Visitation Friday 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave. Family and friends will meet Saturday at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr. for Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Office of the Deaf, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60653-1402. Info (773) 238-0075. Sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 13, 2014.

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Bob Dorn

November 13, 2014

I will miss him! He was the kindest gentle soul on this earth! I remember he would pick me up at Union Station on Fridays to take me home from school. When we got off the train from Milwaukee, he would wave and smile. We would be wild and excited from the train ride from Milwaukee and he would say, “Get in the car! It's time to go home!” Hearing the word “home” from Mr. Murphy was such a soothing word after being away at St John for a long period of time. Mr. Murphy….I will miss your humble soul. Thanks for being in my life.
Bob Dorn

November 13, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers ar with you. Tom will be missed.

Love, Heather, Matt, Elise & Hunter

November 13, 2014

To The Family Of Thomas R. Murphy

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends. May the God of comfort, comfort the family at this time and in the days ahead. Its is so comforting to know that God feels for us when we suffer.-Zechariah 2:8

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