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John Murphy Obituary

Of Dorchester Sept 2, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Jean M (Harvey). Loving father of Deborah Furlong of Weymouth John P Murphy of Weymouth and Ralph F Murphy of Exexter, NH. Devoted grandfather of Joseph & Kaitlyn Murphy of Weymouth, Sean and Morgan Murphy of NH. Dear brother of Joseph, James and Harold Murphy. Caroline Innello, Mary "Pat" Farlin, Dorothy Hathaway, Irene Wolfe, Lillian Silva, Karen Trickett and the late William and George Murphy and Kathleen Ponti. Visiting hours in the John J O'Connor and Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St., (Near Gallivan Blvd) DORCHESTER Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Brendan's Church, Thursday morning at 10 O'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited Vet WW II. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery. For directions and messages of condolence www.oconnorandson.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2007.

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September 6, 2007

Debbie, John and Ralph, our condolences are with you during
this difficult time. May God bless you and your families.

Karen & Joe Trickett - N. Woodstock, NH

Stephen O'hare

September 5, 2007

Deb John and Ralph my prayes and thoughts are with you

Stephen O'Hare

September 5, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dawn Lezama-Bourque

September 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families during this time of loss. Uncle Johnny will be greatly missed!
The Lezama and Bourque Families

Brenda Crocker and Family

September 5, 2007

Our prayers and sympathies go to Debbie, John and Ralphie and their families. Uncle Johnny was one of the good guys and will be missed!

BOB NORRIS

September 5, 2007

I really dont know what to say except yo know my heart and thoughts are with you guys...heres to Uncle Murph

Mike Casey

September 4, 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 during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

The Getek Family

September 4, 2007

A warm note offering our comfort,
care, and concern in the loss of your Dad and Grandfather
and a wish, with deepest sympathy,
that time will bring you peace. All our Love.

Nellie Geribo

September 4, 2007

Murph, You where one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love,
Frank,Nellie,Jillian&Kristen Geribo

Jennifer Cote

September 4, 2007

Uncle Johnny was loved & will be missed. Our prayers & thoughts are with all of the family. Love, Patty Ann Rudy, Jacquelyn Pedranti, Jennifer & Bill Cote.

The Wladyszewski Family

September 4, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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