Thomas Murphy Obituary

Thomas Murphy, 62, of West Milford, N.J., died tragically on Dec. 1, 2010. Funeral services are on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home, 530 High Mountain Rd., Franklin Lakes. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. For further information, visit www.vpmemorial.com or call (201) 891-4770. Born in Paterson, N.J., Thomas had lived in West Milford for the past 13 years. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a self-employed owner/operator limo driver. Thomas will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and huge heart. He would do anything for anyone and for this he will be truly missed. Thomas was the devoted father of the late Erik Murphy, and is survived by Erik's mother, Marilyn Scalzo. He was the dear brother of Judy Kammerer of West Milford, N.J., Carol Effenberger of Mine Hill, N.J., James Murphy of Totowa, N.J., and the late Maureen Lupo, and the loving uncle of countless nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

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Published by The Star-Ledger on Dec. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Murphy

13 Entries

Judy Kammerer

January 19, 2011

Tom I think of you every day .I miss you and love you.I have all good memories of you.We had a lot of laughs as well as moments of great conversations.

Judi Buckalew

December 12, 2010

I just found out today about Tom's death. Every year on Christmas morning, Tom would get up very early to drive my Mother and I into New York City so we could look at the tree in Rockefeller Center and then wait while Mom and I took a horse carriage ride through Central Park. Once we were done,Tom would insist on finding a Dunking Doughnut to get us hot coffee and a ridiculous doughnout with red icing and sprinkles ( he always had one as well. )Tom picked me up at the train station and drove me to West Paterson several times a year, and I felt like Tom was a part of our family. He certainly made our Christmas mornings special! Tom grew up a few miles from my home and he loved to tour me around West Paterson and show me where he used to serve as an alter boy, which was a few blocks from my Mother's home.Once we took the time to pull over and walk over the bridge that goes across the Paterson Falls. Tom was all heart and soul. He loved to talk politics and tell me about his family. God must have needed someone with broad shoulders to help out right now. Tom, God Bless and Rest in Peace. I will light a candle for you at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in your memory this Christmas morning. You are missed. Judi

judy

December 11, 2010

I love you Tom wherever you are.You were a large part of my life.I pray that you now find happiness and peace.

Charles Aulino

December 4, 2010

Tom was one of the brightest, funniest and most talented of our classmates at St. Mary's. I'm so sorry that I did not have the privilege of keeping in touch with him since graduation. My heart goes out to his family.

Larry Coppa

December 4, 2010

It is with deep sympathy that I express my condolences to the Murphy family. I remember him as one of my friends in high school. I rember when we came back from retreat, Tom and I cut school together and got caught. We both got 10 hours detention. He will be missed greatly by family and friends. You are in my prayers.

Ray Finamore

December 4, 2010

My heart felt sympathy goes out to the Murphy family .Tom and I were childhood friends from grammer school thru high school. I have many fond memories of our childhood together. I will remember Him always. Rest in Peace my friend. Ray Finamore

Ray Finamore

December 4, 2010

My heart felt condolences go out to the Murphy family. Tom and I were childhood friends thru high school.The World will be a lessor place without him. Rest in Peace my friend. Ray Finamore

Ruth Hofmann

December 4, 2010

To the Murphy family ... My prayers and condolences go out to you. I am so sorry to learn of Tommy's passing. I remember him fondly as one of my dear childhood friends back in the Paterson neighborhood we grew up in together. I also remember all the sweet Summer days we spent together as pals, along with his brother Jimmy. He was quite the entertainer then, and he always made us laugh. Rest in peace sweet childhood friend. Ruth Ann (Feeney) Hofmann, now living in Texas.

Maureen McCafferty

December 3, 2010

Aunt Barbara~

Our prayers are with you always.

Love, Arthur, Maureen, and Patrick

Kathleen Austin

December 3, 2010

And he left behind a beautiful, loving wife, Barbara. How blessed they were to have eachother. He holds you so close in his heart until one day you meet again.

Sandy Paschal

December 3, 2010

Dear Judy, MaryAnn and Carol, we are all thinking of you. Let the memories help you to heal and live happily with him in your hearts.

Lynda Dofner

December 3, 2010

We are so Sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

The Dofner Family of Texas

J Jones

December 3, 2010

To the family of Thomas Murphy; I send my condolences and may god bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow. Draw close to god in prayer and he himself will sustain you.

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