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THOMAS MURPHY Obituary
THOMAS PATRICK MURPHY (Age 82)
On Friday, February 28, 2014, of North Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Marcella A. Murphy; father of Kevin (Angela), Michael (Deanna), Thomas, Dolores Maloney (John) and Daniel (Michelle); grandfather of Trish, Monica, Eileen, Patrick, Sean, Maggie, Dylan, Kelsey, Ryan, Brady and Meghan; brother of Eugene Murphy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, March 7 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Franciscan Monastery, 1400 Quincy Street NE, Washington, DC 20017.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Nidal and Rania Eses
March 2, 2025
Each year that passes by we remember you fondly dear Tom. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Rania and Nidal Eses
March 3, 2019
We cannot believe that it has been 5 years since our dear Tom left us . Tom will always be in our hearts may his Soul rest in ever eternal peace.
George Eckerle
March 15, 2014
Tom was a North Star of a man. You could steer by him.
Manuela Hanshaw
March 10, 2014
I just wanted to tell you how truly sorry I was to learn of Tom's passing. So many of my memories of growing up include the Murphy's, and as I think back, I smile as I think of your dad, husband, father-in-law, friend and more. There were always many lessons to learn, and I remember when he would hold family meetings. I think that is one of my strongest and most clear memories, was just how important his family always was to him. Everything he did was for his family, whether to teach a lesson, to provide and encourage as a role model, to want the best for each and every one of you. Please know that I keep you all in my heart and prayers. May God bring all of you peace.
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March 7, 2014
I a so very sorry for your loss, always remember the good times. Love Katie & Dave Johnson
PNC Real Estate, William Lynch
March 7, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ed Downs / Weichert Realtors
March 7, 2014
Tom was truly a legend in the DC real estate community. Many of us learned so much from him, and it was always a pleasure to work with him on a transaction. He was truly a gentleman and we will all sorely miss his wit and his knowledge. My sincere condolences to his family.
Bob Kline
March 7, 2014
Marcella, Mike, Kevin, Tom Jr, Dolores, and Danny:
This is a day we all hope will never come; it's hard to find words that might offer a measure of comfort and support in grieving your loss, and the bright and shining presence we all have lost in our lives. I used to call him “coach”; it was a term of endearment. And I will remember him as an Air Force officer who served his country faithfully and well, as a scholar and a prodigious writer who thought deeply and wrote with insight and conviction about the social needs of his time, as a life-long public servant who skillfully and ably influenced the evolution of the executive service of the federal government and changed it for the better, as a self-made and successful businessman proud of his ability to help people, which was the defining virtue of his life in so many ways. Devoted husband and father, proud grandparent, a teacher who always made time for some needed advice and help to his students, some long after they had taken their degree, a mentor, a friend to many, a man for others. His life mattered, and he used it in the best possible way -- to make better the lives of those who came his way. May the light of heaven shine upon him, and all who loved him.
Marty Pell
March 7, 2014
I'm very sorry for your loss. My ddepest condolences.
March 7, 2014
Dear TJ, I'm profoundly sorry to hear about your loss and offer heart felt condolences to you and your family. Tom Bollinger
John Spadaro
March 7, 2014
A brilliant, profoundly decent man who was unfailingly gracious to me whenever we met. With love and admiration, and condolences to his wonderful family.
Jenni Coopersmith
March 6, 2014
Deepest condolences
Katie Mae Lally
March 6, 2014
I'm truly sorry to hear this, I just want you to know that I'm thinking of you and your family....
March 6, 2014
Dear Marcella, I am so very sorry . I know for a fact that memories do help and I feel certain you have many wonderful things to recall. Carol Sumser
Rania & Nidal Eses
March 6, 2014
It was pure coincidence that crossed our path with Tom's. What a journey.
We will miss your jokes, your witty comments and your pure big heart.
Rest in Peace dear Friend.
Phyllis Alexander
March 6, 2014
We have lost a legend! Tom will live on in the standards he set, the kindness he showed and his multi generational successes. He will be missed.
Anne Bennett
March 5, 2014
I'll always remember Tom as being kind, knowledgeable and ready to help make a transaction work. We'll miss you in the industry.
Michael and Vicki Via
March 5, 2014
To The Murphy Family,
From the Via family to the Murphy family.We send our thoughts, prayers,and condolences. I had so much fun playing ball with Tom and the 'boys'.Great times.Great memories.Great man.
Lenore Carter
March 5, 2014
Tom was truly a gentleman and a warm and friendly person with a genuine smile. He was a professional agent and I enjoyed working with him in the Silver Spring office. I will always remember him as the King of Foggy Bottom. We'll miss him greatly.
Debbie Cook
March 5, 2014
To TJ and Family - One of the best agents I ever had the privledge to work with in this crazy business of real estate. Tom Murphy was just an Outstanding Person and UNFORGETABLE !!! Sad for the loss to your family and to us in the professional real estate community.
March 5, 2014
Tom had the listing on the first house I sold, and I found him to be a great person to work with and know. He was always a gentle soul with a bit of the Irish in him.
Pat Shultz, Long and Foster
March 5, 2014
Dearest Murphy Family,
Tom was one of my Agents in Silver Spring years ago. What a joy to come into the office and be greeted by his lovely grin and twinkling eyes. Tom was not only a wonderful Agent he was a true and loyal friend. I know he will be so missed by all his loving family and his many, many friends.
Roseann Taff and Family
Kirsten Olsen
March 4, 2014
My sympathies to all of his family, friends and colleagues, which I am lucky to be among. As a former long-time Foggy Bottom resident (along with my mother, Betty Olsen), real estate client and friend, I always enjoyed his warm demeanor, insightful observations, kind manner, infectious chuckle and boundless enthusiasm for making the sale :)
Helen Madigan-Sedor
March 4, 2014
Kevin, Angela and Family, So sad to hear
of your dad's death. My thoughts and
prayers are with you
Stacey Longanecker
March 4, 2014
For Mike and his family, everyone at Roylance sends their condolences.
Carole Levin
March 4, 2014
So many wonderful memories working with Tom in real estate and living down the street from him many many years ago.
March 4, 2014
I am so sad and so shocked at Toms sudden passing. He was a very dear friend and will be sorely missed.
Barbara Leventer
March 4, 2014
Kevin and Dan, Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Andy McAleer and family
March 4, 2014
I will miss Tom's cheerful demeanor and the twinkle in his eye whenever we crossed paths at The Wisconsin, where we were neighbors.
My condolences to the family on the passing of a good man.
Shoba Nayar
John & Toni Cunningham
March 4, 2014
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Dale Mattison
March 4, 2014
Foggy Bottom will never be the same. Tom, you were a class act, always so kind and considerate and easy to work with. We will miss you. RIP!
March 4, 2014
Tom Murphy was a gentleman and a scholar and a loyal friend and colleague -- truly one of a kind. He will be sorely missed. Jane Moretz Edmisten
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