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Ross Sheffield "Judge" Murphy

Ross Sheffield "Judge" Murphy obituary, Camino, CA

Ross Murphy Obituary

"Judge" Ross Sheffield Murphy 1950-2013 Judge Murphy passed away September 15th in his mountain home in El Dorado Co. Born in Greenbrae, he was a veteran of the SF Bay Area rock scene, nationally known for his smokey vocals in the Bay Area based ZERO & Lansdale Station. He worked with some of the Music Industry's best talents in a career spanning four decades. Judge was also a Master Craftsman. He began boat building in 1972, was a member of Carpenter's Local 35, and went on to build custom homes for Fortune 500 clients. A Redwood HS alum, he also attended UC Berkeley. Judge loved life, had a wacky sense of humor, great smile, hearty laugh, open heart, was fearless and dependable, and will be missed by thousands. His finest achievement was fatherhood. Judge was preceded in death by father, Jack Murphy (Mill Valley), mother Lyba Murphy (Greenbrae), and is survived by his wife, Lauren Murphy and their daughter Lyba (Camino), daughter Laurel Ghiringhelli and granddaughter Juliet (Fairfax), and brother Scott Murphy (Greenbrae). A private service is scheduled for 10/25. Inquire at info@laurenmurphymusic. com. A Benefit concert for Judge's 10 year old daughter Lyba, will follow that evening at Petaluma's Mystic Theatre.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Oct. 18, 2013.

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Elissa Fricano

October 22, 2013

Lots of love and light to my magical friend. Your missed deeply.

October 22, 2013

You will be sorely missed my friend... may the loving light carry you safely home. RIP Judge...

Molli and Isak Zaidlin

October 21, 2013

Judge became part of the "Isak's" family as a regular for over 25 years. We enjoyed hearing his stories and sharing ours. Judge had a heart of gold and we know he is singing and shining down on those he loved from Heaven! Rest in sweet peace, Judge!

Judge and Lauren.

Holly Howard

October 20, 2013

Will miss your smile, laugh and singing. Condolences to all of your family and friends.

October 19, 2013

To Lauren and the girls and the rest of Judge's family. I am so sorry to hear about Judge and I know how difficult this is for you. Lauren, you are a very strong woman and you are blessed with a beautiful voice so keep on singing for the people and know Judge will be there harmonizing with you in heaven. There is no more pain or hospital nightmares anymore and he is at peace and I hope all of you take care of yourselves.

With big hugs and love, Cindy Cort

Claire

October 18, 2013

Lauren, I just met you and, and unfortunately, hadn't had the pleasure of meeting Judge...I'm sensing I missed knowing one helluva guy!! Holding you and Lyba in my heart...Claire (Erika's auntie)

T.A.G. & Susan Gibbs

October 18, 2013

Hi Lauren, That's a well written and loving Obituary. Who knows what lies ahead for all of us, But let's hope it's at least as hip as this place. T.A.G... >>>>looking forward to seeing you snd the girls next week!

Christopher Bolei

October 18, 2013

Thank you for your life, Judge...we love you. God Bless your family.

October 18, 2013

This time was very short on earth

Susan Weiand

October 18, 2013

Judge will hear your spirit every time I listen to Zero. Rock on, brother.

He touched us all.....

Skip Floraday

October 18, 2013

A true gentleman in every way. Loved by everyone he met...... a husband, a father and a friend to many..... music was a way he made the rest of us smile~ We miss you...

Lauren Murphy

October 18, 2013

My forever love, my harmony, my muse.... my hero.... the time we shared together seemed so brief, though it was an incredible run. You gave me all of yourself. Your devotion as husband & father will be so deeply missed. You did good, honey. To live without you is terrible, but I still have the best part of you here with me in our little Lyba. I will cherish the memories of when we were young..... and healthy. Still yours ~

Jack MacBurt (O'Brien)

October 18, 2013

We have lost a great one, my friends! I was blessed with being a childhood friend of Judge and his family in Greenbrae, and we hung out together through high school, when we experienced our introduction to the Bay Area music scene. What fun we had! Later, we worked together as "roadies" for Judge's brother's band, "Marin". Whether our trips to Lake Tahoe, or Stimson Beach, we had great times and you are missed, my friend! Your spirit lives on in your music, your craftsmanship, your friends, and your loving wife and daughter. In memory, Fat Max.

Arthur Levitt

October 18, 2013

You are my inspiration for my beautiful work. Your determination, and love for life is in every stitch that I do. Love you Judge, and I miss you everyday. You will always live on in my heart and soul.

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