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Janice Murphy Obituary
Easthampton, MA - Janice M. (Lacinski) Murphy, 77, passed away at the Fisher Home in Amherst on September 17, 2024. She was born in Holyoke, on July 20, 1947 to John and Stella (Guz) Lacinski. Janice was raised in Holyoke and attended Mater Dolorosa Grammar School. She then moved to South Hadley where she was a 1965 graduate of South Hadley High School. She received her Associates Degree in Business from Holyoke Community College in 1967, and then went on to work at UMass for almost 40 years. She retired as a supervisor of the engineering department.
She met her beloved husband, John Murphy, at a dance in West Springfield. They were married on June 24, 1972, and spent over 51 wonderful years together until his passing last year. She led a very active life, enjoying hobbies like reading, bingo, golf, bowling, and traveling with her husband. Janice was always dedicated to her church.
She will be dearly missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews, many godchildren, and most importantly by her devoted friends, many that were lifelong.
The funeral for Janice will begin on Thursday, September 26 with a calling hour from 10 to 11 AM at Our Lady of The Valley Church in Easthampton. Her funeral Mass will be held at 11AM with a committal in St. Mary's Cemetery, Northampton.
Memorial donations may be made to the Saint Jude.
The Boucher – O'Brien Funeral Home was entrusted with her services.
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Pauline Casey
October 25, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Janice´s Mom and Dad were dear friends, working with my parents Ed and Louise Nardi in catering, Stella in his restaurant in Holyoke earlier. Haven´t seen Janice since she was little but have fond memories of her folks and have some photos if anyone is interested. John helped teach me to drive a standard panelbody truck!
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Susan Storozuk
September 25, 2024
Jan a great neighbor and friend. You will be missed. Your friend Sue
JAN M MASTEJ
September 22, 2024
Janice, Thank you for being so kind to me as a pesky brat hanging around when you were with your friends Josey, Barbara, Sophie & Christine at MT. Park or The YMCA. Your mother being my Godmother, she was awesome and taught me a lot, being named after you was always an honor. Choosing to also marry a man named John allowed us to always share John & Jan stores and smile; every time we got together just saying hi. :) Rest in Peace Jan. Sincerely With deep fond memories, love from Jan & John Mastej
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