John J. "Jack" MURPHY

John MURPHY Obituary

MURPHY - John "Jack" J., passed away Tuesday, December 17th. Born in Brooklyn, NY. Husband of Ursula; son of Josephine and Christopher; brother of Rosemary and Patty; uncle to PJ, Matthew, Mary, Joseph and Christina. Attended St. Frances Prep in Brooklyn. Served as Quartermaster in US Navy aboard the Destroyer Melvyn R. Norman. Graduated from NYU under the G.I. Bill. Jack had a wide ranging career in broadcasting as a successful sales and management executive. Jack had a special gift for friendship and will be missed by his friends and family in New York and Ireland. Jack knew everyone - barmen, Bishops, CEO's, and doormen. All were charmed by his sharp wit and Irish good looks. Jack married the love of his life, Ursula and entertained friends in New York and Long Island. A Mass is scheduled for Saturday, December 21st, 11:00 am at Our Lady of Peace, 237 East 62nd St., New York, NY 10065. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: www.gofundme.com/Noragetchell

Published by Newsday on Dec. 19, 2013.
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Jacks engaging personality, wonderful sense of humor, and caring for others will keep his memory flame brightly burning.

Jim Rowbotham

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December 13, 2019

Dear Jack,
We had a lot of good times together growing up on Schaefer St. You were always funny and good natured.
Love Barbara O'Brien

December 24, 2013

Jack, you were so generous and had the greatest heart for people in need. Also, your sense of humor was unbeatable. We love you and you will be missed.

Birgitta Corrigan

December 24, 2013

In addition to a fine career in broadcasting, Jack had a great way about him and was a true friend. Our condolences to Ursula and his family and be assured that upstairs is brighter, merrier and a better place with Jack there

Christa & Don O'Connor

December 20, 2013

Jack was one of a kind and will be missed greatly.
Dave and Ginny Delaney and family.

Dave Delaney

December 19, 2013

Jack was one in a million, a wonderful charitable guy, always ready to flash that winning smile. Condolences to Ursula and the rest of the family.

HAROLD JONES

December 19, 2013

May the love of God enfold your family during your journey of grief. May God bring you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your hearts. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Psalms 55:22

December 19, 2013

Jack was a caring, funny, distinctive guy. He fought the good fight.

Cindy & Jim "RB" Rowbotham

December 19, 2013

Our condolences Jack was a wonderful man, he will be missed by all

Carol Delaney
Tom Delaney JR
Peter Delaney
Susan Sharkey
Maureen Killinger

December 19, 2013

Our deep condolences to Ursula and family, Jack was a gentleman, a charmer and a very generous friend. Missed by all but never forgotten, Sincerely Rich and Arlene Dooley, Red Bank NJ

December 19, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

December 19, 2013

I am so sorry for your family loss. I know losing a loved one is hard to go through. I will keep you in my prayers. May You draw close to God at this time.

December 19, 2013

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