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JOHN MURPHY Obituary
JOHN ANCONA MURPHY, JR. (Age 55)
On Saturday, May 12, 2012, of North Potomac, MD. Beloved husband of Jean FitzGibbon Murphy; father of Shane Patrick and Drew Joseph Murphy; brother of Jo-Ann Giovanni and Mary Patricia Murphy; son of the late Ann Frances and John "Tony" Murphy. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Martin of Tours Church, 201 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, on Friday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JOHN MURPHY
Jim Carmalt
May 9, 2024
God bless my cousin.
My brothers name was John Ancona Carmalt. Family matters!
Sandra Harding
May 9, 2024
Dear Jean and sons, remembering you all today and reliving the happy memories we made in Key West. God Bless
SANDRA HARDING
May 9, 2019
Dear Jean, thinking of you and your boys today and always. God Bless....
Moira Jameson Romansky
May 30, 2012
Dear Murphy Family,
We are so sad to hear about John's passing. He was so young. I was shocked to hear he was so ill. Every couple of years, we drove from Chicago to visit our Murphy cousins and had a blast. What a great family and great memories! Poor John had to put up with six girls for a week. He was a trooper! You have a beautiful family; wonderful sons. Remember the good times and let John live in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Althoff
May 27, 2012
Dear Murphy Family,
I attended Holly Redemer elementary school with John. We grew up together as brothers and friends. John ans his entire family treated me like another son. he was a wonderful friend and an excellent person. I am very sorry for your loss.
Kenneth Fung
May 24, 2012
John was the best boss. He's honest with you. He looks out for you. Yes, he can be short with you, but he'd feel bad and apologize afterwards.
It's been 12 years. I can still hear the Johnisms:
"I wouldn't ask you to do anything I won't do myself."
"The customer doesn't care how much you know, until they know how much you care."
"Thanks, Ken." [Emphatic]
I miss him. It's ridiculous that I hadn't called or written all these years.
Allen Howell
May 24, 2012
Jean, Shane and Drew:
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. We know how much he loved his family and we will remember him with great fondness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Allen, Amy and Perry Howell
Erin Jameson
May 21, 2012
Dear Murphy Family,
John's passing is such sad news. My deepest sympathies to all of you. John was my cousin. Our mothers were sisters. I have very fond memories of times spent with the Murphy family especially when we were children. Christmas 1964 is echted in my memory forever. We had many good times. John was often the only boy since my family had four girls. He was a trooper and hung out with us anyway. The time at the beach was always wonderful. John will be missed.
Bill and Sandy Harding
May 18, 2012
Jean, Shane and Drew, my deepest sympathies on John's passing. He will always be remembered in our hearts and in our prayers. He was a truly wonderful person and a great friend. He will be sadly missed.
Jim Carmalt
May 18, 2012
I am sad and sorry to say that I will not be able to attend John's farewell and celebrate his life with the family. The thoughts and prayers of the Carmalt family are with each and every one of Johns immediate family and his friends. God bless!!
Joan and Gary Ponow
May 17, 2012
John's love and friendship is a wonderful thing; something we will always have and cherish. Love always,
Dwayne Terrell
May 17, 2012
A note to friend:
I am stunned to find out about your death. Mr. John Murphy you were a good friend and great man, father and husband. John you were truly one of God's favorites. I have always found your patience and perspective to be calming and appreciate your support. Knowing you were in my corner always made me know that things were going to be alright. You will never be forgotten and we celebrate your life. Today is a sad day, we mourn the loss of you. We pray for your family, Jean, Shane and Drew, we love you.
Mike Gill
May 17, 2012
Jean,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Lynne Delmore Rosenfield
May 16, 2012
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband and father. I am an old friend of John's from grade school and high school days. We shared many great times together. May the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time.
Jim Carmalt
May 16, 2012
Jean, Shane, Drew and all of the Murphy's. Words are never enough to describe the loss, but I hope you'll have great comfort in knowing what a wonderful guy John was. He will be missed.
Ellen Dundin-Murphy
May 16, 2012
Dear Murphy Family,
I am saddened to hear about John's passing. I went to Holy Redeemer with John. I will keep John and the family in my prayers.
M. Johnson
May 16, 2012
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."-Matthew 5:4
my condolences to the family on your loss, I pray that you find comfort in the memories you have of your loved one.
The Richardson Family
May 16, 2012
Jean, Shane and Drew,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will always have great memories of the boys playing football together. John was so proud of his boys! Please let us know if there is anything we can do; we're just around the corner. Please accept our deepest sympathies. He will be missed.
May 16, 2012
Dear Murphy Family,
I worked with John many years ago. He was an honest, sympathetic man with integrity. You have my sincerest condolences.
Liz Ching, Boston, Ma
Nan Mehta
May 16, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family. I worked with John while at BancTec. He was always willing to help and provide great guidance. He was a wonderful person in every way.
Dave Sharp
May 16, 2012
The Murphy Family,
I'm totally stunned to learn of John's passing. I worked with him for several years at a software firm in Silver Spring, then discovered we were neighbors in North Potomac. We parted ways with the company long ago, I moved a few years back, but used to run into John frequently over the years, typically at a gas station or local store near his home, and we always chatted about the good ole days. We didn't know each other well, but I enjoyed chatting with him over the years, a friendly soul among the strangers in the city. May God bless your family and guide you during this most difficult time.
May 16, 2012
Jean, Shane and Drew,
Between GC and playing ball on sunday nights for many years with John- What a good guy.
Always talked about you guys and his love for you. Haven't seen him in awhile. Last time was about QO Football. He loved it.
Greatly missed.
Accept prayers from all the guys from Basketball and his GC Family.
Andy McAleer Class of '74
Nan Whitehurst
May 16, 2012
Jean, Shane and Drew,
We are sorry for your loss; we have great memories with you guys from the sidelines and school. Please accept our deepest condolences. Peace be with you,
The Whitehurst family
Alice Luck
May 16, 2012
Dear Jean, Shane, Drew and Murphy family, I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. I went to elementary school with John. He was a fun person to know. He is at peace now.
Gregory Schassburger
May 16, 2012
Dear Jean, Shane and Drew, We were very saddened to hear of John's passing. Although it has been a few years since we last met in Cancun, it seems like yesterday. We will always remember the great memories of the times spent around the pool at the Hyatt Cancun Carbe and the evenings having dinner together. John was always a great pleasure to be with and interesting to converse with. We will cherish those memories forever. Greg, Julie, Madeline, Olivia and Rosalind Schassburger.
Camille Szymczak
May 15, 2012
Jean, Shane, Drew and Murphy Family,
We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. We will keep you in our prayers. Our sincerest condolences.
Camille and Bill Szymczak
Sherry Fisher
May 15, 2012
Dear Murphy Family,
You don't know me. I'm the sister of Terry Painter. I wanted to send my condolences of the loss of John. Terry talks highly of your family and had keeped me informed of John's progress and I was sadden to hear of his passing. Our Lord and Savior has another angel. John will be dancing on heavens floor with our mom who both are free. My prayers our with you Murphy family may you find peace with the wonderful memories you have of John.. God Bless, Sherry Fisher
Channin Breeden
May 15, 2012
Jean, Shane, Drew and Murphy Family,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers now and always. May you find comfort in knowing that he is finally at peace and may you find strength in each other as you go through this difficult time. Im sure you have many wonderful memories that you will carry with you always.
Love, Channin Breeden and Family
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