Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
John Murphy Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Johnny was a strong fighter from the beginning as he was not expected to live due to esophageal stenosis. He also lived with epilepsy.
He went on to graduate from St. Paul grade school and Westerville High School in 1971. He retired from the State of Ohio in 2007. He was a past member of the Shamrock Club of Columbus. Johnny loved traveling Columbus by COTA bus, marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and making cheesy jokes.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Legacy at Westerville for taking care of Johnny.
Johnny is preceded in death by his parents; his sister Judy Murphy who died at the age of 24; his brother, Michael who died at the age of 39 and his aunt, Mary Delfino to whom he was very close.
He is survived by his sister, Sandee Murphy; nieces, Michaela and Siobhan Fallon; Aunt, JoAn Clarkin and many wonderful cousins on both the Delfino and Murphy sides of the family.
Friends may call Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home, 403 East Broad Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Church, 313 North State Street, Westerville, Ohio. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
If desired, donations may be made to the Daughters of Erin, P.O. Box 1912, Columbus, Ohio 43216-1912
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of John R. Murphy III, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home
December 30, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
403 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Make a Donation
in John Murphy's name
People and places connected with John
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Murphy's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
