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John Murphy Obituary
North Fort Myers - John Joseph Murphy, 81, a resident of Spring Lake, NJ and North Fort Myers, FL passed away unexpectedly February 5, 2018 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born July 3, 1936 in New York City to John and Mary Ellen Murphy.
John was a parishioner of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Spring Lake and St. Therese in North Fort Myers. A 1959 graduate of Manhattan College, John credits the Christian Brothers for an education that laid the foundation for professional success and spiritual development. John began his career as a certified public accountant, and later served as Vice President of Yorkville Savings and Loan Association, as Executive Vice President of Skandia America Reinsurance Inc., and a Member of the Board of Directors, Northside Savings Bank.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Eileen Murphy: three loving children, Ann Marie Murphy married to James McGuire, III of Maplewood, NJ; Kevin Murphy married to Patricia of Indianapolis, IN, and Kathleen Tierney married to Mark of Ridgefield, CT; sister, Eileen Murphy of North Fort Myers; seven grandchildren, James McGuire, IV, Caleigh McGuire, Daniel Murphy, Elizabeth Murphy, Carolyn Murphy, Julia Tierney and Brendan Tierney; as well as great grandson Sheehan Murphy.
A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 am Saturday, February 10, 2018 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, 215 Essex Ave., Spring Lake, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's Disease, www.davisphinneyfoundation.org.
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Judy, Bob Laughlin-Ciulla
February 12, 2018
We both felt John was a very warm and considerate man. We always enjoyed our time with him. Once, at a family wedding, I had a two hour conversation with him which was not hard to do as he had a number of interests. He was a successful man in business but you'd never know it as he had a modest way about him. Judy warmly recalls how, many years ago, John referred to the Laughlin family as people he was very comfortable with and enjoyed being around. We will certainly miss him.
We believe John is in heaven now and our prayers and consolations are for Eileen and all those who grieve his loss.
Jane Beirne McGuire
February 9, 2018
To Eileen, Eileen senior, Anne Marie, all the family, grandchildren, our deepest sympathy. John was such a great person. May the Leprechauns be near you to spread good luck along your way. May all of the Irish Angels smile on you today. Jane and Honoria.
February 9, 2018
Adding my remorse along with those of others, may family and relations accept my sympathy and compassion, at this time. Psalms 62:11, 12.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
February 8, 2018
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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