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Al KENDALL
March 16, 2024 | Chicopee, MA | Friend
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George E. Murphy
West Springfield, Massachusetts
May 26, 1948 – Mar 19, 2019 (Age 70)
About
BORN
May 26, 1948
DIED
March 19, 2019
AGE
70
LOCATION
West Springfield, Massachusetts
CHARITY
American Cancer Society
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Send FlowersCurran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield Obituary
George E. Murphy, 70, died Tuesday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Holyoke and lived most of his life in West Springfield. He was a well-known TV and Radio talk show host who hosted “Making It Here” on PBS and also hosted for several years on WMAS 1450 am radio. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He leaves his loving wife Linda (Knapp) Murphy, daughters Elizabeth Murphy and Karin O’Neill, sons Jim, Kenny and Mike O’Neill, his mother Helen Kennedy, six grandchildren Joseph, Ella Grace, James Jr., Kathleen, Paige and Matthew, seven great grandchildren and his special care giver Jessica. He was predeceased by his brother James P. Murphy. The funeral home service will be Tuesday March 26th at 12 noon at the Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home followed by burial with Military Honors at the Mass Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday 4:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. For more details please go to curranjones.com.
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Miss you Geoge and it was a fun ride we shared that together and i valued your help and friendship Sleep well We will broadcast together for eternity, George!
Al Kendall
May 20, 2023 | Friend
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So sorry to hear of MrMurphy's passing! We were wondering why we hadnt seen the show lately, and thought maybe it was just a Covid delay, so researching if it would be back came across this sad news! He was a wonderful storyteller, we really enjoyed all his programs, and especially loved his MOUNTAIN PARK MEMORIES segments. Condolences to you all. He will live on in all his great work! https://www.pbs.org/video/wgby-documentaries-mountain-park-memories The Holmans
the Holmans
May 19, 2023
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Linda and Family, George of very happy memory is missed, greatly appreciated, and a wonderful part of my life. I enjoy still watching his programs on Public TV. He enjoyed what he did, and he enjoyed that others enjoyed what he did. Prayers for all good and every Blessing for you all.
Al Kenda;;
October 17, 2021
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Linda:
May you find peace in the memories and times you shared together. He was well loved by all. His presence will be missed on the show we loved to watch. My deepest sympathy. Nancy Bates
Nancy Bates
April 09, 2019 | Westfield, MA | Friend
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So sorry for your loss! I will miss his great personality on his show every Saturday night! That was the highlight of my evening! I'm sure he's in heaven giving tours on making it here right now! Thank you George!,
Donna Gaudet
March 30, 2019 | East Longmeadow, MA
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Linda and Family, I am sorry that your husband and father, George, has passed away. He was an amazing man with a terrific sense of humor and always making everyone laugh. I pray the sadness you are feeling will soon turn to the wonderful memories of George and your lives together and that you will be comforted by the amazing memories he left us all.
Marcella and Jonathan Kratovil
March 25, 2019 | Feeding Hills, MA | Friend
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I worked with George during his days at WREB radio in Holyoke. He was a wit to listen to, on and off the air. Of course he went on to bigger things as his talent lead him. I enjoyed listening to him on WMAS. He was a favorite of my father as well. He often quoted his jokes for us. George Murphy made a difference to us and to so many more. You will be missed for what you brought us in smiles and laughs. R.I.P. our friend. May your family and other friends find peace during this...
Tom Cross
March 25, 2019 | Chicopee, MA
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Really enjoyed the time spent with George in the late 70's working together on an NBC, Emmy nominated TV Show, called "Odyssey". Now he is making them all laugh in heaven. To the family, so, so sorry for your loss.
Donna DeFant
March 25, 2019 | Sarasota, FL
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