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JAMES MURPHY Obituary

MURPHY, James C. U.S. Army Veteran Of Charlestown, formerly of Dorchester, March 17th. Former husband of Rosemary (Shaw) Murphy of Beverly. Loving father of Marc C. and his wife Pam Murphy of Milton, Erin P. Murphy of Beverly, and Tara J. and her husband Andy Arnold of Beverly. Brother of Maureen Coffin of Stoneham, Margo Garvin of Missouri, Edie Barry of Georgia, and Connie Murphy of Squantum. Devoted grandpa of Nolan and Kelly Murphy, and Maura Arnold. Family and friends will honor and remember Jim's life by gathering for a funeral service in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Thursday, March 22nd, at 11 A.M. Burial will follow in Bourne National Cemetery at 1:30 P.M. Visiting hours Wednesday evening from 5-8 P.M. Jim was a proud Vietnam War Veteran in the U.S. Army and retired employee of the MWRA for over 20 years. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to Mass Fallen Heroes, 100 Hallet St., Dorchester, MA 02124. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.jmurphyfh.com. Funeral home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2018.

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Michael Feeney

March 21, 2018

To all the family, we were so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing, a great guy and a good friend, we have many wonderful memories of years passed. Love, Pat and Mike Feeney, South Boston

Roberta Leary

March 20, 2018

Dear Marc, Tara and Erin:
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Father. A wonderful man and Dad to all of you. Our prayers are with you during this sad time in your life.
Love, Bobbi and Paul

nadine houston dalo

March 20, 2018

My heart goes out to your family at this difficult time but may you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Sharing in your sorrow and holding your family in my heart. Sincere condolences, With love and friendship always. Godspeed Jimmy!

Jiwa Farrell

March 19, 2018

My deepest condolences for all who love James. May his loved ones find strength and remember him with love. May his story be told with the love he cleanly gave to those close to him.

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Murphy Funeral Home

1020 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA

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22

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Murphy Funeral Home

1020 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA

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22

Interment

1:30 p.m.

Massachusetts National Cemetery

MacArthur Boulevard, Bourne, MA

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James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

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