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Bernard Murphy Obituary

Beloved husband of Mary Virginia "Ginny" Murphy (nee Duggan) for 57 years. Loving father of Bernard Jr. (Amy Miller), Michael (Donna Sicher), Morgan (Kathryn Donovan), and Joseph Murphy. Adoring grandfather of Hannah, Cara, Michael, Matthew, the late Grace, Declan, Madeline, Emily, Morgan, Bennett Anne, and Margaret Julia. Dear brother of the late Mary Rita (Robert) Stump, the late Morgan (the late Charlene) Murphy, the late Carol Ann R.S.M., the late Jane (the late Raymond Holmes), and the late Rev. John Michael Murphy. Brother-in-law of Phyllis (Al) Wieher, Judy (Frank) O'Hare, Terry (Kevin) McGinnis, Nancy (the late Jimmy) McDermott, and Michael (Jean) Duggan. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, April 10, 2021, 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton, Chicago, IL. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernard's name to the scholarship funds of St. John Fisher, Most Holy Redeemer, Brother Rice, Marist, or Mother McAuley High School would be appreciated. Please leave a memory for the family on Bernard's Tribute Wall at www.sheehyfh.com. Your stories will bring comfort to his family. Arrangements entrusted to Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Homes

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2021.

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Bob Knickerbocker

April 13, 2021

Ginny, so sad to hear of Bernie's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family.

Kevin Stenson

April 10, 2021

Sympathy to the Murphy family-prayers for all of you and your families.
Mr Murph was always one with a kind word, joke and a smile!

Sheila Rave

April 9, 2021

Dear Murphy and Duggan Families,
My favorite memory of Bernie is the time he rescued Ginny, me, and our Travelling Golf League from a roadside disaster. He was calm, kind, reassuring and made us all feel safe and unafraid. What a fine gentleman !
God bless all,
Sheila Rave

Kathleen Gallagher

April 9, 2021

Ginny, Morgan & Kate, Scott & Sarah, Phyllis and extended families. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you in this deep loss of such a wonderful man. He has left a remarkable legacy & example for us to follow. RIP Bernie.

Mark Milkint

April 9, 2021

Dear Joe and family,

We are saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved father.

Big hug,
Mark Milkint and Ray Saleh

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Jasper

April 8, 2021

Sincere condolences to the family. Your Father was a loving, kind, and full of positive energy.

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Andy and Joe Corso

April 8, 2021

We were very saddened to hear of Bernie's passing. He was a true gentleman and he will be missed. Our sincere sympathies to Ginny and the family.

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