Rev. Lawrence Murphy

We met Murph at Resurrection and were captivated by his sincerity and love for children. He was inspirational in how he carried himself and a model for being Christ like in everyday life. His impact on our family was and is profound. We are most appreciative of how he interacted with the children of the parish and especially our daughter Sarah.
Jean and I are both of the opinion that he gave the best sermons on Sunday and that they were always from the heart.
Murph, we truly...

It's difficult to imagine that Father Murphy is no longer with us. He was my teacher and counselor while I was a student at St. Andrew's, later King's Preparatory. A more vibrant and gentler man cannot be imagined. I am certain that there was great rejoicing in Heaven when he arrived. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him.

Today our friend The Murph was put to rest. He worked at Genesse Hospital with my folks for many years. He was a great man and friend to all of us. I wished I had taken time this year to see him one last time. We knew as The Murph since he was more than a friend, he was family. My deepest sympathy to those who knew this wonderful and passionate man who feel this great lost. God bless you Murph
R. Sean Escoffery ( Toronto, Canada)

I knew "Murph" when he was Pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in Fairport. He was my spirtual adviser and my friend. For the children of the Parish, he was a kindly example of Christ on earth. He left an imprint on this world and he will be missed.
Godspeed, Murph.....

I first met "Murph" when he was the Chaplain at Genesee Hospital in the 1980's. He was not only my priest but a very dear friend. As Pastor of the Church of the Resurrection, he performed the funeral mass for my first wife. Then in 1993, he performed Lorraine's and my wedding ceremony. I would stay with him at the Holy Rosary Church rectory whenever I visited Rochester. Our most recent visit with him, and unfortunately our last, was to have dinner with him in July of this year. We will...

Father Murphy first entered my life in 1965 when I was a freshman seminarian at St. Andrew's Seminary. He soon became a giant of a man in my life and that of so many of my classmates and other persons whose lives he touched over the years.

Father Murphy was definitely a man among men and we were most fortunate to have had the opportunity to encounter him along the way in our own lives. I am sure he is amongst the saints today.

Murph was a great athlete/coach/teacher/priest and...

What a truly wonderful, and compassionate man. I will always remember his kindness to our family. He seemed to understand everyone, especially children. I saw him for the first time last year in 35 years and his smile and wamness had not changed. Rest in Peace.

We met Fr. Murphy last Dec as we were visiting family in Rochester. We had the pleasure of attending his Noon Mass & then meeting him as he escorted us on the new Cathedral. What a blessed man he was to us & such a welcoming priest. We pray he will see our families & give them our love.
John & Muffie (Petrillo) McMullen, San Diego Calif.

"You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." May Father's soul now rest in the peace of Christ, the Eternal High Priest whom he served.