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John Murphy Obituary
He was born May 19, 1928, in Chicago, to Peter and Helen (O'Connor) Murphy. He was raised in Chicago and always dreamed of becoming a Chicago firefighter. He married Eunice Christiansen on Oct. 6, 1951, in Chicago. In 1956, he proudly started living his dream as a fireman for the city of Chicago. His dedication eventually led him to achieve the rank of Battalion Chief of Engine Company 102.
After his retirement in 1986, they moved to McHenry. He was faithfully involved at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McHenry for many years. After his wife's passing in 2005, he moved to Sun City – Huntley. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley. He was a very giving man. He was loved by all and will be deeply missed.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Eunice on Nov. 8, 2005; three brothers; and three sisters.
The visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, until the 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Huntley/Dundee Road, Huntley. Entombment will be Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the church.
For information, call James A. O'Connor Funeral Home at 847-669-5111.
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January 23, 2011
I knew Mr. Murphy when he lived on White Oak three doors from me. He was a great guy and I enjoyed our frequent conversations. I would visit with him when he was in the nursing home and when he moved to his townhouse here in Del Webb.
My condolences to the family. I will miss him very much.
Ron and Pat Lejman
January 23, 2011
I knew Mr. Murphy when he lived on White Oak three doors from me. He was a great guy and I enjoyed our frequent conversations. I would visit with him both when he was in the nursing home and when he moved to his townhouse here in Del Webb.
My condolences to the family. I will miss him very much.
Ron and Pat Lejman
Jack & Barbara Rose
January 21, 2011
You will always be in our hearts. Sending our condolences to the family.
Britt Palmer
January 21, 2011
Mr Murphy was my parents neighbor in McHenry for many years, we would go visit my parents and always see John outside doing something in the yard, he would stop what he was doing and say hello we would have a great conversation and my children also knew him well and grew up with him always around he was part of the visit we had and part of our lives for so many years. We loved him and will miss him but I will remember his smile every time I would pull into my parents driveway and he would wave hello.
Sally Byrne
January 21, 2011
I knew Mr. Murphy as our neighbor growing up in McHenry. He and his wife Eunice were good friends with my parents. He was a kind man. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace Mr. Murphy.
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