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Edward Murphy Obituary
April 18, 1955 - January 3, 2019
Eamon Murphy, age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home in San Francisco surrounded by loving family and friends.Born on April 18, 1955 in Coachford, County Cork, Ireland, he emigrated to San Francisco in 1979. A force of nature with tireless energy, Eamon was a man of infinite generosity and humility, a quick wit and frequent turn of phrase in his enduring Irish brogue. Eamon arrived in San Francisco with a stubborn work ethic and became a successful builder and property owner. He embodied the American Dream of hard work, and love of God, country and family.
Eamon a devoted, attentive father and a trusted, loyal friend was always willing to lend an ear and offer his help. His wry smile and twinkling eyes were a steady and reassuring presence for many in both his adored San Francisco and native Ireland. Eamon, an avid reader, loved good food, history documentaries, a Rolling Stones concert, an opera or theatre performance, and a sail on San Francisco Bay. He started and finished every day with a cup of Barry's Irish tea.
Possessing a strong affinity for kinship and the power of bringing people together, Eamon unfailingly reached out to those he knew and loved, to inquire, inform, include and instruct.
He asked of others nothing more than he would be willing to do himself. Eamon's inner strength and deep and abiding faith, unique sense of humor, and warm-hearted, generous nature, informed by a steady altruistic spirit, will be missed but never forgotten by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his mother Eileen Rose Murphy (nee Hinchion) and father John Francis Murphy. He is survived by his cherished and dutiful sons Johnathon and Edmond Murphy and his longtime companion Denise LaPointe, his brother Sean Murphy (Marie) of Coachford; and his nephews John Murphy (Thuy) of San Francisco and Gregory and Eamon Murphy of Coachford; his many beloved cousins including John Hinchion (Clare) and Ronan Maher (Erin) and their families of San Francisco; and Liam, Frances, and Ray Lynch of County Cork Ireland; his trusted right-hand, Jorge Luis Pascual, and legions of dear friends and relations.
His family wishes to extend the deepest gratitude and thanks to his Home Instead caregivers; Les McGee and the Kaiser Hospital doctors, nurses, attendants, and the entire hospice care team especially JoAnn Hahn, Eimear Cody, Molly O'Brien; Dr. Kandice Strako and Dr. Clifford Sewell; and many others who provided their love, expertise and gifted care.
Family and friends are invited to visit beginning at 6 pm followed by a Rosary Vigil at 7 pm on Monday, January 14, 2019 at McAvoy O'Hara Evergreen Mortuary located at 4545 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Avenue, San Francisco. Private burial services to be held by his family in Ireland.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Irish American Crossroads Festival, P.O. Box 170672, San Francisco CA 94117 or Dowling Library – UICC (first all Irish library in the United States a 501(c)3 nonprofit), 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116.
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Brian
January 3, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Brian Canedo
January 3, 2024
Great Neighbor and friend.
January 15, 2019
R.I.P Mr Murphy you will be really missed at the Olympic garage,this coming May I will be thinking of you when I get to see the Rolling Stones. Travel well.
Tony Flores
Tony & Joan Connolly
January 15, 2019
Very sorry to hear about Eamon passing he was a good friend to us when we were in San Francisco a good friend to Ireland our best wishes Tony
Dawn Marion
January 15, 2019
Very sad day. Until we meet again.
KC Murphy
January 14, 2019
Eamon was a great friend for many years. I will always remember and cherish all the great times playing the card game Sevens on his boat outside of the ballpark. I was so sad to hear of his passing.
January 14, 2019
Our condolences to Eamon's family and friends. He was a treasure and will be missed by us all.
Terry & Louise Fowler
Kelli Smith
January 14, 2019
I truly loved working with Eamon and he was a wonderful source of information. He was a great friend, father, uncle and businessman and will be extremely missed.
Terence Sheehan
January 13, 2019
Eamon, you are a great friend & I will miss you & hold you & the family in my prayers. Till we meet again.
Phil Murray
January 12, 2019
Eamon was a strong Irishman,
A great San Franciscan,
And an amazing full time
human being.
He was always good to be around
because he was always hard working full of goodness.
His way of saying things were always good to hear.
His brogue and himself will be sorely missed by us all.
He always put a good strong smile on my face
Whenever we crossed paths.
Aileen Ring Dorney
January 12, 2019
Our deepest sympathy Johnathon, Edmond, Denise, Sean, Marie, John, Greg & Eamon.
We were very sad to hear about Eamon's death. He was a very kind & thoughtful cousin.
Rest in peace dear Eamon.
January 11, 2019
I first met Eamon when I purchased a condo in a new building he had built in the Marina after the earthquake. He was a great builder who stayed involved in the building and was always responsive to the owners. I had a casual relationship with him and always found him friendly. A few years later I was at the Golden Jubilee for my uncle Ed Murphy SJ, a Jesuit, when I turned around and found Eamon and his family sitting behind us. I asked him what he was doing there and he said he was there for his cousin, my uncle. From then on he always greeted me as his cousin whenever we met. Eamon was a true gentleman and a friend to many. He left us much, much to early.
Jim Murphy, Aptos CA
January 10, 2019
A great friend since childhood God bless you Eamon
Theresa and Ken.
Brian Canedo
January 10, 2019
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Mary Reeves (Cotter)
January 10, 2019
Sincerest condolences on the sad loss of Eamon. He was a wonderful man and visited my parents in Snave on many an occasion.
January 9, 2019
It was with great sorry to hear of Eamonn 's passing. I extend my sincere condolences to his family.
Gerry Deane
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