Bernard Austin Murphy

Bernard Austin Murphy obituary, Orland Park, IL

Bernard Austin Murphy

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Mar

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park

9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, IL 60462

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Mar

23

Service

9:30 a.m.

St. Michael Church

14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

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Bernard Murphy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home on Mar. 18, 2026.
Bernard Austin Murphy Age 89 U.S. Army Veteran, Native of Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland.

Beloved husband of 60 years to Catherine Murphy (nee Coyle).

Devoted father of Denise (Peter) Coules, Laura (Edmund) George and Teresa Murphy.

Proud papa of Lanie (Zachary), Madeline, Casey (Dakota), and Jack.

Loving son of the late Anthony and Ellen (nee Fleming) Murphy.

Cherished brother of the late Mary, Christopher, Anne, Sarah, Vincent, and Angela.

Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Retired after 42 years at Central Steel and Wire Company and former Trustee of Orland Park for 26 years.

Visitation Sunday 2-6 p.m.

Funeral Monday 8:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park to St. Michael Church, Mass 9:30 a.m.

Interment Good Shepherd.

In lieu of flowers donations to Village of Orland Park Special Recreation Department, 14700 Ravinia, Orland Park, IL 60462, www.orlandpark.org would be appreciated.

Please leave a memory for the family on Bernard's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park

9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, IL 60462

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

23

Service

9:30 a.m.

St. Michael Church

14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.