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Newark - A Private Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Dennis James Michael Murphy, 67, of Newark, will be held for his family at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Rev. G. Michael Gribble as celebrant. Interment will follow in Glen Rest Cemetery, Reynoldsburg.
Dennis died at his home on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 24, 1952 to the late Eugene and Margaret (McCurdy) Murphy.
Dennis moved with his family to the Newark area in 1969 and was a 1970 graduate of Newark High School, and attended Bowling Green University. He was retired from State Farm Insurance where he worked in the Claims Division for many years. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid swimmer.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cheryl (Wine) Murphy; his son, Cory Murphy; sisters, Mary Margaret Gillespie (Larry Hughes) and Kathleen Ann (Bruce) Jenny; sisters-in-law, Cathy Wine; special family friend, Margaret Tubaugh; and several nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials in Dennis' name be made to the Newark Catholic High School Foundation, 1 Green Wave Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055.
REED-EGAN FUNERAL HOME, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark, is assisting the family with arrangements. To share your memory of Dennis or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.reedegan.com.
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John Maier
November 8, 2019
Dear Murphy family - Sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. Dennis and I were good friends back during our senior year at Newark High School. He was a great guy and he was always a lot of fun to be around. You have my condolences.
Bobbie Grigsby
November 6, 2019
Dear Murphy family , I was deeply saddened when I read of Dennis passing . I worked with him at State Farm. He was a good man. May he Rest In Peace.
JOE NEFF
November 4, 2019
CHERYL AND FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH SOME TOUGH TIMES. I ALWAYS ENJOYED PLAYING GOLF WITH DENNIS AT THE WILDCAT OUTING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND CORY. JOE NEFF
Patti Jaccaud
November 4, 2019
Cheryl, I am so Sorry for the loss of Murphy. You are in my Thoughts and Prayers .
Patricia Jaccaud
November 4, 2019
Patti
Brenda and Darrell Starr-Jude
November 3, 2019
Cheryl and Cory, please know that we are here for you, now and forever. Cheryl you are truly one in a million and have taken wonderful care of Dennis. He was more than blessed to have you. Through thick and thin and thick again you have been a true warrior. Please hold onto the good memories, your faith, your family, and friends and now it's time to take care of you! Much love and blessings dear longtime, forever friend...of 63 plus years!
November 3, 2019
Cheryl, so sorry for your loss. Murph was a great
guy with a hearty laugh. Fun to be around.
God Bless,
Tom Armstrong
Ron Pastorius
November 2, 2019
One thing about Murph is that I never saw him get upset about anything. I always admired that about my friend. RIP Murph we will always miss that booming personality.
Ron Pastorius
November 2, 2019
One thing about Murph is I never saw him get upset, always admired that about my friend. RIP Murph, you have always been a good friend and I'll miss that booming personality.
Tim Mercer
November 2, 2019
Cheryl and family, so sorry for your loss. Dennis was a lot of fun to be with. He kept us all on our toes with his wit. He will be greatly missed. May God bless you and your family in this difficult time and also end the future.
Sincerely yours, Tim Mercer
Greg Angeletti
November 2, 2019
Murph was always a good friend, good to be around, and always in a good mood. Thanks for being my friend. Our condolences to his family. I pray he is at peace with the Lord now.
Joe Humphreys
November 1, 2019
Murph was one of the last people to come and pay respects to my dear Irish mother and toast her memory with a shot of Jameson's! For that I will always be grateful. God Speed Murph! May the luck of the Irish be with you! Rest In Peace
November 1, 2019
rest in peace old friend.......tim gentry
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