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John Murphy Obituary

83, a WW II Vet, formerly of Boston's South End, and a longtime Lowell resident, died Aug. 23, after a short battle with cancer. Widower of Catherine (Castrios) Murphy. Born June 10, 1924, in Springfield, OH and was educated in that area. Joined St. Gregory's Seminary before leaving to serve with U.S. Marines. Worked at Boston College High School High School before Lowell's Courier Citizen as a proofreader as well as for Bateman and Slade Legal Printers in Boston. Member of Mt. Pleasant Golf Club, Knights of Columbus, the Grand Duke of Lithuania, the Pulaski Club and the Sac Club. Survived by two sons, Tom J. Murphy and his wife, Karen, of Lowell, and Paul F. Murphy of Boston; a grandson, Zachary J. Murphy of Lowell; and a brother, Richard Murphy of Sarasota, FL. You are invited to his calling hours 2-6 p.m. Sunday. On Monday, his Funeral will begin at 8 a.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland St., LOWELL (978 OR 800) 458-6816. Funeral Mass will be offered at Immaculate Conception Church at 9 A.M. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial in his name to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St, Bldg 9, Lawrence MA 01843. E-condolence site www.McDon oughFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 25, 2007.

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howard stuart

August 29, 2007

sorry of john's passing. i worked with him at the courier citizen

Amy Silvestre

August 29, 2007

Murphy - I am sorry to hear about your dad. We just heard today and have you in our thoughts.
Love ya
Amy and Frank

Moira McAuliffe

August 27, 2007

Dear Paul and Thomas,
Your dad was the best. I know how much my mom and dad enjoyed his company. My we all meet again in heaven someday!
Love,
Moira McAuliffe

Diane MacDonald

August 26, 2007

Dear Paul and Tom,

Your Dad was "truly one of the greats" (to use his own words). He was loved and respected by many. Such a dear man, he made a difference in this life.

My good friend Murph, I think of you often and always will. I love you.

Love Dee Dee
Big Jack Murray's Daughter

Mike Casey

August 26, 2007

Mr. Murphy,
Sir, I didn't know you, but as a fellow Marine, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC during WW II. It was the accomplishments made by you and your fellow Marines in WW II that all of us Marines who followed in your footsteps have always tried to live up to. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

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