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1930
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2007
Jack Murdock Obituary
Born in Shamokin, Pa., on Sept. 16, 1930, he was a son of the late Ziby Burd and Rose (McLaughlin) Murdock.
He attended Coal Township schools and was a graduate of Westfield State College, Westfield, Mass.
He served in the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Forces and the U.S. Air Force.
He was married to Louise (Lissandri) Murdock, who survives.
He was a guidance counselor at Shamokin Area High School and at Dean Vocational School in Holyoke, Mass. He retired in 1996 as director of the alternative school in West Springfield, Mass. After retirement, he worked at Westover Air Reserve Base, and at the time of his death was employed at The Gym in Bloomsfield, Conn.
He coached football at Shamokin Area High School and at several schools and colleges in Massachusetts.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law Thomas Murdock and Charles and Lisa Murdock; five beloved grandchildren, Andrew, Kayleigh, Alex, Kaelan, and Brennan; four sisters, Florence Schuler of Coal Township, Pa., Genevieve Murdock of Georgia, Betty Gabrysz of Texas and Eleanor Tobias of Gowen City, Pa.; three brothers, Burd, Robert and Walter Murdock, all of Shamokin, Pa.
Memories and Condolences
for Jack Murdock
10 Entries
Francis & Ruth Murphy
November 2, 2007
Louise, Tom, Chuck & Lisa,
Our family holds wonderful memories of Jack and the family gatherings we shared.
Much sympathy to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Mike Mullane
October 23, 2007
Tom, Chuck, and family -- I was very sorry to hear of your father's passing. He touched the lives of so many through his work. You both gave him much to be proud of. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mother, and your extended family.
Ben Brown
October 18, 2007
Murdock Family
Coach Murdock taught each player that stepped foot on his field the importance of respect, discipline, hard work and brotherhood - all of which are lessons that reach far beyond the gridiron. My thoughts are with all of you in this difficult time.
Randy Kehler
October 17, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Murdock family. I am a former player who had great respect for coach. I am happy that I had the opportunity to talk to him last football season at the Lourdes Regional game.
tom smith
October 17, 2007
Hey coach remember the game in 1985 against mount carmel. Thanks for winning the coal bucket. R.I.P
Walter Moynihan
October 12, 2007
To the Murdock Family:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I will always cherish the memories of growing up with Tom, Chuck and Mr Murdock. From playing backyard football to all of the kids in the neighborhood trying to tackle him, he definitely was a role model for all of us. He will truly be missed.
God Bless
Walt, Dawn, and Lorna Moynihan
Jeff & Ann Bradshaw
October 12, 2007
Never knew Jack in the early years, only since 2000. We were both coaches and talked alot of football strategies...what a remarkable man in many ways, he lived life well. This world has lost a great one. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his loved ones.
Bob Colbert
October 9, 2007
Tom, Chuck, and the entire Murdock Family:
As I am deeply saddened by the passing of Coach Murdock, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your father had a huge impact on my life. Not a day goes by that I don't reference something from him throughout my playing and coaching careers in college and high school. He was a great teacher, coach, friend, and mentor.
Charlie Rousseau
October 8, 2007
To the Murdock family my deepest sympathy. The best years I had coaching was with Jack. I will let Brandon know (speedbump) he is in the AirForce I think your dad had some input there Charlie
Patti Webster
October 8, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family. Jack was my son's football coach at West Springfield High School. My son greatly admired him.
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