Patrick A. "Pat" Murphy

Patrick A. "Pat" Murphy obituary

Patrick A. "Pat" Murphy

Patrick Murphy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Patrick A. Murphy, age 61, of Elmhurst, proud owner of Pacific General Insurance Agency, Oak Brook; member Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity; beloved husband of Christe, nee Novak; loving father of Tyler Scott (Rachel Cipich), Sean Patrick and Zachery Ryan (Angie Schuman) Murphy; dear brother of Christopher and Joseph (Sheryl) Murphy and brother-in-law of Todd Novak; cherished son of Rochelle, nee LeCompte and the late Norbert Murphy; fond uncle of Amanda (Patrick) McGovern, J.P. (Jules), Quinn, Olivia and Madison Murphy and Gavin and Aiden Novak. Visitation Sunday, April 13, 2025, 1:00 p.m. until time of prayer and remembrances 3:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Institute, 29 Broadway, Floor 4, New York, NY 10006-3111. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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