Father Jude R. Murphy

Murphy, Father Jude R., O.F.M.
Of St. Anthony Friary, Butler, New Jersey, on September 7, 2012 in his 81st year. Father Jude was a professed Franciscan Friar for 57 years. He is survived by his Franciscan confreres, and by his sister, Franciscan Sister M. Kathleen Murphy, O.S.F. (nee Mary Josephine), pastorial associate of St. Francis Parish, Long Beach Island New Jersey. Also survived by 29 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews in the greater Boston, MA, area. Father Jude, born John William Murphy, February 12, 1931, was predeceased by his parents, Edward J. and Margaret McEhinney Murphy, and his sisters, Rita Murphy Grant, Sally Murphy McNeil, Loretta Murphy Hogan, Kathleen Murphy Brogna, Theresa Murphy Currier, Patricia Murphy Marashio, and a brother Edward J Murphy. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 11 AM at St. Anthony's R.C. Church, 65 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, NJ. Burial to follow at Mt. Calvary cemetery Butler New Jersey. Visiting, 2pm to 5pm, and 7pm to 9pm, on Monday, September 10, 2012 also at St. Anthony's RC church. Wake service will be 7:30 PM, Monday. Arrangements by the Morrison Funeral Home, BUTLER, NEW JERSEY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sick, Aged and Retired of The Holy Name Province, C/O Brother Richard P. McFeely, 63 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, NJ, 07405, in his memory. For more information please visit www.
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