John J. "Jack" Murphy

Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, October 8th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere, for John J. "Jack" Murphy, Sr., of Revere, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 83 years old. His Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden

John was born in Chelsea on February 3, 1942. He was the son of the late William G. and Isabella (Walls) Murphy. John was raised in Chelsea and received his education from St. Rose High School in Chelsea. Shortly after high school, John met and married the love of life, Mary "Honey", on May 27, 1962. Together they moved to Revere to begin and raise their family.

John began working for Biltrite Corporation as a production scheduler. His career spanned for over 40 years until the time of his retirement in 2005.

John was a lifelong member of the Beachmont Yacht club, where he built many friendships over the years. He also enjoyed sports and was an avid Boston Bruins fan. Most importantly, John was a devoted family man and took pride in caring for those he loved. He was a proud grandfather and cherished the time spent with his grandchildren. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

John is the loving husband of Mary "Honey" (Sargent) Murphy with whom he spent 63 years of marriage. The loving father of John Murphy, Jr., and his wife Kellie-Lyn of Winthrop and Kathleen O'Donnell and her husband Jimmy of Revere. The adored grandfather of James O'Donnell III, Madison-Lyn Murphy and Katie O'Donnell. The dear brother of William Murphy, Patricia Murphy, Mary Murphy Wilson and her husband Buddy, Helena de Sharnis and Margaret Sealey. The brother in law of Roberta Callinan and her husband Ernest, George and the late Carole Sargent and Richard Sargent and his companion Karen Steed. He is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada St., Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460. (www.alz.org)