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Thomas Murphy Obituary
He was the father of Karen A. LaCrosse, Thomas J. Murphy, III, James F. Murphy, Ann M. Murphy, Joseph L. Murphy and Janet M. Stark. He also leaves 8 grandchildren.
He was a devoted husband and father and will be missed. All who knew him thought him to be a kind, generous and caring man.
Mr. Murphy was a graduate of Bryant University and was a standout kicker on their football team. He later played for the South Providence Swans. He began his business career with Industrial National Bank and later became a commercial real estate/business broker and was involved in a variety of business enterprises. A WWII Navy veteran, he served in the Pacific Theatre Of Operations and was undefeated on the Navy's amateur boxing team. He was a Rotarian with the Providence Rotary Club for nearly 50 years and gave generously of his time. He was an avid golfer and member of Crestwood Country Club for 25 years.
His funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Paul Church, St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial with military honors in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. Visiting hours Tuesday 5-8 PM. Information and guestbook, visit www.TheQuinnFuneral Home.com
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for Thomas Murphy
John Simas
June 19, 2009
Jim & Family
Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. I have so many memories of times spent on Moorland Ave, playing bumper pool. Your Mom and Dad were always very kind and generous.God bless everyone, hope to see or hear from you soon Jim.
Frances Maroni
June 17, 2009
Dear Murphy Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a great guy; so kind! He was a great friend to my parents and will be missed by all who knew him.
Stanlep Sorrentino
June 17, 2009
Dear Family, I am a fellow Rotarian, Stanley Sorrentino, and had some pleasant memories of Tom Murphy from meetings. My wife and I are celebrating our 60th wedding aniversary tomorrow June 18th so we shared this about te same year as Tom.
Thinging of you all.
Stanley L. Sorrentino
June 17, 2009
Dear Ann & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. As you know I lost my father two weeks ago and miss him dearly. Our fathers were both WWII Veterans and were very proud of their service to our country and we are proud of them as well. I never had the privilege of meeting him but from his picture looked like a wonderful caring person.
My prayers are with you & your family at this very difficult time.
Cheryl Proulx
Kari Petersen
June 17, 2009
Dear Amy,
I'm sorry for your loss. I can see how precious your grandpa was to you from what you've told me. I believe in the power of prayer and in the comfort of friendship. I offer you both at this difficult time.
I love you.
Kari
Laurie Pannone
June 17, 2009
Thoughts & prayers to you and your family at this time.
Rebecca Bay
June 17, 2009
Although I did not know Thomas, he must have been a very special man to raise such great men like Jim and his brothers. As part of the Amica "family" I would like to express my deepest sympathies.
June 17, 2009
With deepest sympathies,
David C. Schreyack
June 17, 2009
Jim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, may your loving memories of your Dad ease your pain.
Molly McGee (fairport)
Joan McDermott
June 17, 2009
Jim and family: I am so sorry to learn about your sad news. I want you to know that my thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. I am so sorry I missed the wake and didn't see you. I apologize.
Thinking about all of you,
Joan
Kari Petersen
June 16, 2009
Dear Karen and family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Also know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, that you may be comforted by the many wonderful memories that are in your hearts forever.
With love,
Kari Petersen and family
June 16, 2009
Murphy Family:
From all of us in RI Underwriting (RI SCS) our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Many of us had the pleasure of speaking with your dad, he was a great man!
Maureen Gulick
June 16, 2009
Dear Aunt Theresa, Janet,Anne, Tom, Karen, Jim and Joe, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Tom and the whole Murphy family have always been so welcoming and made us feel at home whenever we visited RI. I fondly remember the laughter and conversation at our family gatherings. It is truly sad when someone as wonderful as Uncle Tom is called to God. Our best wishes are with you all.
Love,
Maureen and Jay Gulick
John Bucklad
June 15, 2009
To My Aunt Theresa and the entire Murphy Family: As generations pass by, it is our memories of family members that we cherish most. They will always remain with us as they are part of us. It is a priviledge to have been around my Uncle Tom when I was growing up. Always a kind word, or a good handshake to say hello. My Uncle Tom is someone we can all still look up to. God Bless the Murphy family.
June 15, 2009
Dear Janet, Ann, Tom, Karen, Jim and Joe and children,
There's a quote that really fits your father: "The best gift a man can give his children is to love their mother." I fondly remember so many years ago, that first time I visited your parents' home with Bill, how obvious it was that your parents had that love-of-a-lifetime kind of marriage. What a blessing he was to all of you, and us, too, as we looked forward to those summer visits. Keep close all the lessons, laughter, strengths he gave you and that way he can always be with you, guiding you in the years to come. Sending our love and prayers, Becky and Bill
Vincent Mitchell
June 15, 2009
Theresa, Ann, Jim, Janet, Joe, Tom III, Karen and Families: I am truely sorry for your loss and will always remember Tom as a strong, thoughtful, witty and intelligent gentleman who cared dearly for his spouse and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Vince Mitchell
Doreen (Smith) Newby
June 15, 2009
Dear Murphy Family
At this sad time, may it help to know how many hearts are touched by your loss, how many thoughts are with you and your family. Tom will be greatly missed.
June 15, 2009
Jim, Tom, Joe and the entire Murphy family. - Thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future. A wonderful life lived. A generation that has taught us much.
Clint Dailey, West Chester OH
Lori Bonner
June 15, 2009
Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. I know how difficult this is as having gone threw it too. The only thing that gets me threw the tough days are the fond memories that make me laugh and remember what a wonderful life we had with them.
Robert Bucklad
June 15, 2009
I could not have wished for a better Uncle. Uncle Tom was always very pleasant and caring to everyone, especially his family. We (the Bucklad family) will always love him dearly.
Robert Burns
June 15, 2009
Dear Mrs. Murphy and Karen, Tommy, Jimmy, Ann, Joey, Janet and Family, I just learned of Mr. Muphy's passing from Mrs. McNamara and was overcome with sadness. I saw your Dad so much and was still missing seeing him and your Mom at Holy Mass and stopping to say hi every other day when I was cutting the grass or taking in the trash, etc. I shall never forget how they always stopped in to say hi to my Mom at the Nursing Home when they were visiting Aunt Agnes. My Mom always said: "Mr. Murphy has the best lawn on the street and Mrs. Murphy has the best outfits!" I always looked over at the house and said a pray for Mr. & Mrs. Murphy and always felt sad knowing they were not there....my prayers are with you all and I know the agony and sadness you all must feel. HE will help you through this awful loss and give you His strength and Grace to understand the mystery of Mr. Murphy's passing. I know Mr. Murphy always made me feel better when my Mom died two years ago and when my Dad died twenty years ago. His love and presence and encouragement shall always be remembered and his prayers, which he gave so generously, to those who needed spiritual consolation, shall live with us all eternally. God bless you all and my prayers are lifting you up. His Grace and Strength! Love and Prayers, Bobby Burns and family
June 15, 2009
Mrand Mrs Murphy inquired about the rooster I had for decorating in my brother John's store IMGAN.They wanted to buy it because it reminded him of his childhood growing up in Conn. I gave it to him and his smile and thanks was more than worth the simple price of a stuffed rooster. Three days later he gave me a 4 page handwritten letter alon with photocopies of his childhood home. It was a wonderful story and I am so pleased to have met them. My sincerest sympathy.
Susan Hogan Eliason- Edgewood
Marcia Schmidt
June 15, 2009
Jim & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. Take care of yourselves and God Bless.
Carol (Banigan) Satterthwaite
June 15, 2009
To all of the Murphy family,
I have many childhood memories of your dad, growing up on Moorland avenue. The last time I saw him was at my mom's service 5 yrs. ago and I thought both Mr. and Mrs. Murphy looked wonderful. It was so nice to be able to talk with them. By the notes here online, I can see he was a wonderful grandpa. I am sorry to hear of his passing. God Bless you all.
June 15, 2009
My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Kim Rittenhouse, Fairport NY
Jackie Varcoe
June 15, 2009
My sympathy to the entire family on your loss. May memories of happy times help to ease your sorrow.
Jackie Varcoe
June 15, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the entire family on your loss - may memories of happy times help to ease your sorrow. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy Smith
June 15, 2009
My deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Amy LaCrosse
June 15, 2009
Grandpa, I love you and miss you. Please know that as Baby Andrew grows up and as Janet's new baby comes into the family, I will make sure that they experience your game of hiding the cereal around the house and having to find it before eating it. You were an outstanding man and I read the poem you wrote me all the time! I love you!
Sharon Baart
June 15, 2009
My thought and Prayers are with you and your family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Janet Bellows
June 15, 2009
Dear Jim, Tom, Melissa and all of the Murphy family,
I am so sorry to hear the news about dad and grandad. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joanne Robinson
June 15, 2009
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the special memories you hold.
Michael Hartman
June 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Linda Burns
June 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort
Cindi Swol
June 15, 2009
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Diane Smith
June 15, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sally Thomas
June 15, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Terry Webb
June 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronald Boccanfuso
June 15, 2009
Family
I am so sorry to here of the passing of Tom. He was a great friend and help me many times in my life. I will pray for everyday. I am so sorry.
Ron Boccanfuso
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