Staten Island, New York
Jul 20, 1952 – Aug 2, 2025 (Age 73)
James Joseph (Jay) Murphy, III of Emerson Hill passed on August 2, 2025, at age 73. Jay was born on Staten Island, the first child of Clare and Jay Murphy. He was a faithful and longtime parishioner of St. Teresa's RC Church of Castleton Corners, Staten Island and received last rites from Msgr....
Read MoreI remember Jay fondly as a teammate and friend on the Farrell football team. Jay worked the hardest of anyone I knew to become the all star he was. He was always an inspiration and good friend.
Peter Dooley
August 15, 2025 | School
Jay was a special person in his many achievements from kind friendship´s to competition sports. I was fortunate enough to have played for Curtis High school and was part of the New York Daily News All Star team with jay and his legendary coach Mr. Denny Barret. Nothing could have better than that, being included with jay on Shea stadium field watching Joe Namath leading the jets against the Oakland raiders and receiving our awards at a star studded banquet in midtown Manhattan. God speed to "...
Patrick Dellavalle
August 14, 2025 | School
Jay was a good man and boss
William Perillo
August 12, 2025 | Work
I have nothing but fond memories of Jay a unique individual who alway made you laugh and told great stories of his time playing football. Jay was like a big brother to me and I am sad to hear of his passing he will be forever in my prayers. Rest in peace.
Jeffrey Keating
August 12, 2025 | Family
R.I.P. my friend and classmate. May your family cherish their memories. And, may you sleep in the Peace of Christ. Gary S. Garzetta, MSFHS '70
Gary S. Garzetta
August 11, 2025 | School
RIP Jay. . Will never forget the great times me you and Billy Mac had driving in your Corvette Convertible going to the Big A betting horses and having a few cold one . My condolences to Tania Phil and Mark and the family.
Jimmy Maruffi
August 11, 2025
