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Judge Joseph Patrick Murphy Jr.

Santa Rosa, California

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Judge Joseph Patrick Murphy, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 11, 2012 in his home of 50+ years. He lived a life of great integrity with a deep commitment to his faith, his family and his wife of 58 years, Marian Murphy. He was born in 1922 in Oak Park, IL to Joseph Patrick Murphy, Sr. and...

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My condolences to your family. Judge Murphy was a role model not only as a judge and attorney, but most importantly as a man.

Uncle Joe, rest in peace. Best to the family Mike Murphy

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Thank you Judge Murphy. You will be greatly missed. I never thanked you enough for writing a letter of recommendation when I joined The Marines. It was my honor to have known you. God Bless. Semper Fi. Joseph P. Dwyer

To all in the Murphy family, including Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Chris Hess

I was a police officer when Judge Murphy was on the bench. He was always a gentleman and a fair judge and a good all around person. I had the opportunity to visit with him while he was in Memorial Hospital last month. His mind was so keen as we talked about those old days of Santa Rosa. The loss of a fine man...

Rod Sverko
SRPD retired

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Judge Joe Murphy. It was a privilege to know him and to share in his passion for community and his ardent interest in the national pastime, baseball. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marian and all the family. Tim and Pam Haworth (Santa Rosa)

Marian, Cathy, Steve, Mary, Pete, Ann, Vincent, and Patrick my sympathy for your father's passing.

Dear Murphy Family,

My deepest sympathies and condolences. May he rest in peace and his love for you last for eternity.