Frank W. Murphy

Frank William Murphy, age 74, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at his home in Portage Park on June 17,2023. Frank fought a courageous battle for nearly 6 years after a debilitating stroke in September of 2017. Frank was born to loving parents (the late Frank and Mary, nee Grana) on March 28, 1949. Although he planned on being a P.E. Teacher, Frank left Andrews University and became a Pipefitter in Local 597. His career lasted 30 years and he then joined IATSE Local 110. His love and talent for sports ranged from bowling, hockey, weightlifting, and most important to him, baseball. Frank's deepest friendships were formed playing hardball with the Oak Lawn Yaquis for over 25 years and Chicagoland Roy Hobbs Over 30 Baseball. Frank was also a stage actor, Off-Loop and a preferred extra in "Chicago Fire" and "Chicago P.D." television series. He also showed his talents by playing an amazing guitar at the Old Town School since the 90's. Frank is survived by Vera DeGiorgio, his devoted wife and partner of 36 years. Both are graduates of Hubbard High School (class of 1967) and reunited at their 20th Reunion. He is also survived by his younger sister, Kathleen (Dean) Little of Greensboro, N.C.; caring father of Frank and Bryan (Julia); loving uncle of 11 and great uncle of 4; Best buddy and bodyguards Rigby and Jude. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 14 from 3:00pm until 9:00pm at the Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options, 3918 West Irving Park Road, Chicago. Final committal Saturday, July 15, at Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1400 S. Wolf Road, Hillside. Please gather at the office at 10:45am. Arrangements by Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options, 773.654.3744, www.midtownfunerals.com