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John Murphy Obituary

John Murphy East Weymouth John "Murph" Murphy, a resident of East Weymouth for over 20 years, died at the South Shore Hospital on November 9, 2007 at the age of 55. Murph is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Elizabeth (Sheppard) Murphy and 3 devoted children; Michael Murphy and his wife Stacy of Abington, Kathleen Pomerleau and her husband Eric of Weymouth and Daniel Murphy of Weymouth. He was also the loving grampy of Eric, Allison and Jenna Pomerleau. John is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Murphy is predeceased in death by his brothers and sisters, Thomas F. Murphy, Jeremiah V. Murphy, Agnes Damico and Mary Oliver. Murph was born in Boston, grew up in Dorchester and North Quincy before moving to East Weymouth. John graduated from Quincy High School in 1970, joined the Army to serve in the Vietnam War and then attended Northeastern University. He worked at Kmart, Reddish Rubbish Company and Electroswitch Company all in Weymouth and the last 10 years as a custodian at the Lillian Jacobs School in Hull. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots Fan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Wednesday, November 14, at 8 a.m. and the Funeral Mass at the St. Jerome Church, 632 Bridge St., North Weymouth at 9 a.m. Visiting Hours will be on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in the Fairmount Cemetery in East Weymouth. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Murph's memory to the Tufts Library, 46 Broad St., Weymouth, MA 02188. If you would like to leave a message for the Murphy's please go to www.ccshepherd.com. C. C. Shepherd Funeral Service Inc. 134 Pleasant St. S. Weymouth A Family serving Families for 100 years

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2007.

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Sandra Corey

November 14, 2007

My most sincerest condolances. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Casey

November 13, 2007

Mr. Murphy,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Suzanne Mundy

November 13, 2007

Liz and family,

Please accept my sympathy. You are in my thoughts.

CHERYL MURPHY

November 12, 2007

Michael, I am sorry to hear that your dad passed away. He is not suffering nor in and out of the hospital anymore.

I am very proud of you and Stacy for celebrating your marriage with both sets of parents. Your dad looked very happy and proud to be part of your special day.

You will have that memory forever.

Big Hug

Love
CHERYL

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