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Thomas F. Murphy, 76, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022.
He was the son of Thomas F. Murphy and Helena (Byrt) Murphy of Lowell who predeceased him.
Tom was born and raised in Lowell, having attended Lowell Schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School, class of 1964.
Tom went on to attend Lowell Technological Institute after which he spent most of his career at Digital Equipment Corporation and then Wang Labs as a project manager. Later in life he served as a Court Officer at Superior Court in Lowell.
Tom's biggest joy in life was supporting his niece and nephews throughout their many activities.
He also was a huge follower of politics; local, state or country. He was an avid viewer of CNN and could discuss all the current issues.
Tom is survived by two brothers, Garry and his wife Norma and Kevin and his wife Ann; his sister Kathleen Akashian and her husband Bruce, niece Kerry Akashian, nephews Jason Blodgett and his wife Donna, Brian Akashian and his wife Lauren; Matthew Blodgett and his wife Kerry Ann; Brendan Akashian and his wife Sara; Kevin Murphy and his wife Carolyn; his dear cousins Maryann Mulcahey and Xandra Graham, and 13 great nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother Gregory who died in 2015.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass to be celebrated Wednesday morning November 9, 2022, at ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND CHURCH in Lowell at 10 o'clock. Burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery in No. Tewksbury. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Thomas F. and Helena B. Murphy Scholarship Fund at LHS, 50 Fr. Morrissette Blvd., Lowell, MA 01852. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL – (978) 458-8768.
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Sonny Emerson
November 13, 2022
Gary and Kevin, sorry to hear of Toms passing he will be missed. May he RIP
Attorney John F. Laderoute
November 10, 2022
To Murph´s family,
My sincere condolences at your loss. He was a fun and kind guy with a good sense of humor. Sad to see him pass. God rest his soul.
Michael Casey
November 9, 2022
So sorry to hear this sad news. I always liked him.
Michael Burns
November 9, 2022
To the Murphy and Akashian families my deepest condolences on the passing of Tom. He was a"64" graduate of LHS and I would bump into him occasionally. He would chat and update you on any new information re: Lowell.
Linda Rattigan
November 9, 2022
May God bless Tom with peace in his eternal life. I know Tom was and is a good and faithful servant of our Lord.
Sandra Nazarian Hersh
November 9, 2022
On behalf of the Lowell High School, Class of 1964 and the James S Daley Jr. High, Class of 1961, we send our condolences to Tom's family.
May he rest in peace.
Brenda Flanagan
November 9, 2022
Kathy & Family,
We were so sorry to read of Tom´s passing. May the many happy times you shared be of comfort to you now.
Dick and Brenda Flanagan
Rosemary Cloutier
November 8, 2022
To the Akashian & Murphy family. Rene & I are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. May precious memories help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Rene & Rose Cloutier
Jackie Caplan
November 8, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the Murphy Family. To Norma and Ann so very sorry for your Loss. May Tom RIP. Jackie Caplan Wells ME
Mike Downes
November 8, 2022
Gary and Kevin, my condolences on Tom´s passing.
Mike Downes Bluffton, SC
Peggy Lorrey Hassett
November 8, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Murphy Family with Tom´s passing. As a LHS ´64 classmate, Tom has left us with cherished memories. May the love of family and friends comfort you. With deep sympathy - Peggy Lorrey Hassett
Maureen & Jim McNamara
November 8, 2022
Dear Kathy & family,
Our sincere condolences on the death of your brother, Tom. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Maureen & Jim McNamara
Philip Lynne scannell
November 8, 2022
Never at a loss for words ... great guy .. RIP
Russ and Alice Harrington
November 8, 2022
Kevin and Family,
So sorry for the loss of Tom
Your brother our prayers are
With your family at this time.
Patricia Williams
November 8, 2022
Dear Murphy family,
Thoughts and condolences in the loss of your Thomas.
Take care,
Pat Williams
Michael Sullivan
November 8, 2022
To the Murphy Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Michael Sullivan
And the Members of the
Middlesex Superior Court
Ben Jedrey
November 8, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Murphy family on Tom's passing. LHS-1964
Ben Jedrey
Susan Nealon
November 8, 2022
Dear Kathy,
My sincere sympathy to You and your Family in the loss of your Brother. Another great kid from "The Highlands" who is at Peace now ... and in a better place.
Susan Barnes Nealon
Marion E. O´Hearn
November 8, 2022
Sorry Kevin, all who had cared for him on IMC felt badly.
~ Much Sympathy to all.
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