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Thomas Murphy Obituary

MURPHY - Thomas J., BMC, USN (RET), of Brentwood on August 12, 2008 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary. Loving father of Thomas J. (Donna) Murphy and Anne Murphy (John Narcisse). Cherished grandfather of Yvonne Maria Holmes, Karl Anthony Holmes II, Kathleen Rose and Thomas J. Murphy. Dearest brother of James Murphy, Catherine Alberti, Virginia Smith the late George Murphy, Agnes Steiner, Elizabeth Sambataro and Helene Blumenthal. Member Pearl Harbor Survivors Assoc., Inc., Shrine of St. Anne K of C #4757, 4th Degree, Our Lady of Fatima Assembly, lifetime member Brentwood Legion Ambulance, founding parishioner of St. Lukes Church, past President Holy Name Society, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Parish Council, founding member Brentwood St. Patrick's Parade Committee and St. Joseph Guild, retired employee of ITT World Communications. Reposing at the Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes 571 Suffolk Ave, Brentwood. Funeral Mass Monday 10am at St. Lukes R.C. Church. Interment with Full Military Honors at Long Island National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9:30pm.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 15, 2008.

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Amanda Downing

August 16, 2008

My sincere condolences to the entire family and especially to my friend Anne. Take strength that your father is now where we all want to be. He is with the Lord, free from pain, strong and gentle in spirit. His legacy will live on through his family and his friends.

Lisa Lorello

August 15, 2008

To the family of Tom Murphy: My prayers go out to all of you in your time of sorrow.

Thomas "Iggy" Cornell

August 15, 2008

Thomas & Donna , You have my thoughts and prayers with you. I do recall your father very fondly. May our lord guide you through these days and lift your hearts.

Yours
Thomas "Iggy" Cornell

Kevin Mulcan

August 15, 2008

To the family of Tom Murphy, Our thought and prayers to all of his family. (I knew Tom from BLA)

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