Jeremiah Patrick Murphy

Jeremiah Patrick Murphy (Jerry) - SAVANNAH - Jeremiah Patrick Murphy (Jerry) passed away peacefully at Savannah Hospice House on May 25, 2010 after a brief illness of brain cancer. Jerry is survived by Mary Lyons Murphy, his devoted wife of almost 45 years, and one daughter, Mary Frances Murphy of Savannah and his special companion Tigger ("cat"); cousins Kathleen Keely, Sally Anne and Tom Quinn and Jack McGauvran and wife Kathy and many dear friends and neighbors. He was predeceased by his parents Ann and Jeremiah Murphy of Inwood on the Hudson, New York. Jerry and Mary were both born and raised in New York City. They met while Jerry was with Ford Motor Corporation and she with General Motors. Later, Jerry would join General Motors, where he rose to zone manager of Buick Motor Division, serving in the New York, Pittsburgh and Atlanta zones. Jerry retired after 30-plus year career with GM. Jerry continued his involvement with the automobile business, having been summoned to work on special projects with dealers for several years beyond his retirement. In 2001, Jerry and his family moved from Atlanta to The Landings, in Savannah, Georgia. Jerry developed a love for the South during his youth, having lived in Alabama for a time while his father was completing officer's training school with the Army. He relished the times GM would transfer him to Georgia. Jerry loved being a Southerner but proudly maintained a "bit" of his New York accent. Jerry will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and wonderful loyal friend. Those who knew Jerry knew that he was a very intelligent gentle man with a great sense of humor. His dry wit frequently caught his friends off guard. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 26 from 5pm to 7 pm at Fox and Weeks' Hodgson Chapel, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass celebrating the life of Jeremiah Patrick Murphy will be held on Thursday, May 27 at 10am at St. James the Less, Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Avenue, Savannah, Georgia followed by interment at The Catholic Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News May 27, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .