Arthur Murphy Obituary

Arthur Joseph

Murphy

Resident of San Jose 7/28/1917 - 12/08/2010

On Dec. 8th Art passed to eternal life surrounded by his family, peacefully, with grace and acceptance of his Cancer Diagnosis. He never complained. With his continued trust in God he believed he would be reunited with his wife of 62 years, and best friend, Audrey. Born and raised in San Francisco, attended Galileo High. Member of the Franciscan Lancers Horse Riding Club, where he rode his horse "Elko".

World War II Veteran, served on the USS Enterprise and Vulcan Ships 1943-1945.

Moved to Millbrae, worked on the Millbrae Police Reserve in the 50's, Parishioner of St. Dunstan's Church. Moved to Mtn. View 1965- 2005. Active St. Simons Parishioner, Palo Alto Elks Member, volunteer Mtn. View Performing Arts, Peninsula Social Club Member, Retired Teamster of 36 years with Continental Baking Company. Resided since 2005 with family in Willow Glen, San Jose.

Art is survived by his four children, Diane Ervin (San Mateo), Lynn Marie Murphy (Sunnyvale) Vickie Maggetti and husband Steve Maggetti (San Jose), Greg Murphy and wife Julie Murphy (Santa Rosa) 7 grandchildren, Todd Ervin, Nicole Barsetti husband Nathan, Dustin Maggetti, Ann Marie Kyrimes, Hayley Murphy and Jack Murphy. Great grandchild Audrey Chiara Barsetti born 11/17/2010. Along with relatives, extended family and many valued friends.

Arts generosity of spirit and acceptance of everyone he met was greatly admired.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was a loving compassionate father, grandfather, and friend. As a dear friend said "One in a million"

Friends and Family are invited for Mass and Memorial Service Jan. 8, Saturday, 12:00, St, Simons Church 1880 Grant Road, Los Altos.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Art Murphy to Hospice of the Valley San Jose, St. Vincent's School for Boys San Rafael, or St Jude's Children's Research.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Dec. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Murphy

3 Entries

Christopher Stuhr

January 10, 2011

Vickie,Diane, Lynn and Greg..

Again thanks for being part of the family. Your parents where awesome people, parents, grandparents and also teachers. I always had fun going to the Murphy's even in San Mateo without the pool. Very fond memeories. Our parents did one thing very well and that was to keep the family together in love and celebration. I always looked forward to the Holiday dinners and gatherings. They included everybody. This is something that I miss and wish maybe at least once a year get all of us together so our children and grand children can get to know their fantastic blood relatives. Like your Dad said.. You are family and you have my unconditional love.

Art, you were a awesome man and I love and will miss you

Christopher and Barbara and the rest of our Stuhr family

Vickie Maggetti

January 8, 2011

Well, Dad we had quite the send off today. You would of been real proud of the Family you and Mom raised. 150 friends and family came to celebrate YOU.
Relatives, Stuhrs,Kaher clan,Millbrae crowd, Performing Arts, Pennisula Social Club, Elks, and many of your Childrens dear friends.Diane orchestated the Mass/Music/Readings part with Father Tony per your request at St Simons. We had the reception (per your request) in the Spooncer Hall in the Church. Hayley, your grandaughter spoke very warmly of her grandpa, her "Hero". Steve also added what a great man you are, and how everyone who met you became your friend.WE assebled a small table on the alter with your handsome sailor picture and Wedding Picture. To also honor what a gentleman, and some one who always like getting dressed up to go anywhere: we had your bow tie, cufflings and black comberbon,Family Portrait (from Nathan and Nicoles weeding)and the Sweetheard pillow you sent to Mother when you were at War.Your grandchildren, Todd, Stacia, Nicole,Annie,Dustin,and Jack read the petitions during mass, with there individual requests.The same singer/piano man sang just as beautiful as he did for Moms service 6 years ago.We had just enough food, and drinks.Unexpectly the room was alittle crowded. We should of remembered, how you draw a crowd with you personality. We made an alter of some of your most precious items: World War II items, Elks memorabila,original hotel key from your honeymoon, Irish nutcracker, many old photos,CD's of Frank Sinara, Dean Martin etc..., (Diane) bottle of Brandy, Continental Baking Co service award, Square Dancing name tags, Mtn View ARt and Wine Festival glass, Your pray book from 1943,rosary and many other memories. Steve made a playlist of some of your favorite songs: Que SEra Sera, Sentimental Journey, and many love songs of yours and Mom days. Nicole and Diane made the Service brochure. WE also had handed out bookmarks,with another young handsome picture and the ST Francis Prayer. WE all tried to talk with everyone that came, just as you would have done. It was a very proud day to be part of your Murphy Family. I know I am going to miss your dearly. But I also know where you are, and am happy your with Mom watching over all of us. I love you Dad, more then you will ever know, as you had told all of us. Until we meet again, Love your daughter Vickie

Parris & Mariah Giunta

January 7, 2011

Dear Art,

Thank you for your kind and wonderful friendship! We feel honored to know you and the Murphy Family. You have left so many beautiful cherished memories with us and "your charm truly unmatched". We'll miss your smile and great stories of when times were "just so" and especially how you taught us to love our family and to seek a simple and happy life.

We will always admire you in your final days, your strength and grace. It was great to see you surrounded by so much love as your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren cared for you during that time.

Our sincere sympathy to the Murphy Family and all those who grieve your loss... We know your memory will live on and on through many generations.

Our Love,
Parris & Mariah Giunta

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