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Thomas E. Murphy

1936 - 2023

Thomas E. Murphy obituary, 1936-2023, Mentor, OH

BORN

1936

DIED

2023

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Thomas Murphy Obituary

Thomas E. Murphy, 87, of Mentor, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his three daughters. He was born March 25, 1936, in Brownsville, Pa. Tom loved Jesus, his family, traveling, staying very active and his Ford F-150 trucks. Mr. Murphy had worked for more than 40 years at Lincoln Electric Company in Euclid. Following his early retirement, he devoted his time to Murphy & Fox Enterprises, a company he created specializing in rental properties. He was the loving father of Tammy A. (James) Gunvalsen, Joni L. (Eric) Sheck and Kelly J. (Dave) Downs; father-in-law of Joyce Murphy; cherished grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 27; great-great-grandfather of two; dear brother of Patricia A. Schafer, Franklin A. (Linda) Murphy, and Dennis J. (Debbie) Murphy; brother-in-law of Lenny Frieberg; and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cynthia A. (McMannes) Murphy in 2019; son, Thomas Edward Murphy Jr., who passed away in July 2010; parents, Thomas O. and Rita (nee Ryan) Murphy; and siblings, Mary Catherine (John, dec.) Haslage, Judith A. Frieberg, Barbara A. Murphy, and William M. Murphy. Family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Route 615, north of Route 2), in Mentor with a Prayer Service at 2 p.m. A private family burial will take place at Mentor Cemetery. To leave condolences for the family or order flowers, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by News-Herald from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2023.

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Thomas M Niehus

August 18, 2023

I will miss the visits to "S" dock to say hi to the man that started my career. The Sunday afternoon dinners as well. Rest in peace Mr. Tom Murphy. Traci & I want to send sincere condolences to your wonderful family. You all were a inspiration in my life. Thank you.
Tom & Traci Niehus

Margo Zahler

August 17, 2023

This is Margo . So very sorry to hear about your dad. The picture of him is so Tom. I have been in the hospital from March to July 25, I am on dialysis on mon, wed &fri . If I throw a clot & jam the machine I will be taken off early so I can make the service otherwise I will not be able to attend the wake or service, but know that my prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Should you need any help I still have my notary & real estate license. Not sure how he has me in his phone but my # is 440.667.6150

Sylvia Hamrick

August 16, 2023

So sorry for your loss, but know he is in Heaven with his sweet wife & son , his buddy Vaughn & Sandy was there to greet him & welcome him to his eternal home, what a great GENTLEman he was. Talked to his at Sandy´s funeral, he was a sweet Christian man sending prayers for you girls Sylvia Hamrick

Phil Vollman

August 16, 2023

The Vollman Family will be eternally grateful to Tom Murphy for leading me to Jesus and for the exemplary life he lived. His steadfast devotion to Christ Jesus was the catalyst that led me to repentance and salvation! Our loss is heaven's gain as you are finally reunited with your beloved Cynthia!

"For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have showed toward His name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister." (HEB 6:10)

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Phil Vollman

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Doreen and Ed Grau

August 15, 2023

Tom was a very kind man as well as his dear wife Cynthia..God Bless his loved ones...may Tom rest in beautiful peace now..Ed and Doreen Grau

Joyce Maness

August 15, 2023

Sorry for your loss. Tom was a giid guy.

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18

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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

McMahon - Coyne - Vitantonio Funeral Home - Mentor

6330 Center Street (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor, OH 44060

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18

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2:00 p.m.

McMahon - Coyne - Vitantonio Funeral Home - Mentor

6330 Center Street (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor, OH 44060

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6330 Center Street (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor, OH 44060

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