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Gerald Murphy Obituary

Name: Visitation for Gerald Murphy M.D.
Start: 2016-09-23T01:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Stephen's Church

Gerald Francis Murphy, MD

Gerald F. Murphy, MD, passed peacefully away on September 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving children. He was born in Butte, Montana in 1923. He graduated from Butte Central High School and attended Carroll College before being sent to serve in WWII. He graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School in 1948 and served in the MASH unit in Korea. In 1955, he married the love of his life, the late Dolores Teresa Murphy. He was a physician for over 60 years in San Francisco, practicing at Mary's Help Hospital/Seton Medical Center, where he was President of the Medical Staff and served on numerous hospital committees. He was also President of the Catholic Physician Society for many years. He loved his medical practice and treated his patients like family.
Gerald was very proud to be known as an Irish Catholic. He was an active member of St. Stephen's Church where he attended daily mass and served as a long time Eucharistic Minister. He was honored to be a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. "Faith and family" were so important to him. Nothing made him happier than having the entire family together. He was also an avid sports fan, whether it be attending his grandchildren's sporting events or those of his beloved Niners, Giants or Warriors.
Gerald was the beloved father of Mary (Vartan), Margaret (Ed), Dolores (Jack), Gerald (Bea) and Barbara (Patrick). He was the endeared "Pa" to Michaela, Lauren, Ani, Jonathan, Jack, Edward, Ben, Mary Catherine, Erin and Finn. He was predeceased by brothers John, Dan and Emmett Murphy and parents, Margaret and Jeremiah Murphy from Ireland.
Friends and family may visit Thursday, September 22nd, at 6pm; Vigil Service 7pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 23rd at 1 pm. ALL services will be held at St. Stephen's Church, 601 Eucalyptus Dr., SF. Committal is at Holy Cross Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Gerald F. Murphy, MD, to the St. Stephen's Building Fund, 451 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco, Ca. 94132

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 19 to Sep. 22, 2016.

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Brian Konkel

June 28, 2017

To the Murphy Children:
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. My Mom was wondering why we did not receive a Christmas card from him last year for the very first time.
Even though we have never met in person, I feel I know you almost all of my life. Every year especially when we were small, our Mom's would exchange photo's in our Christmas cards with a note on how you all were doing. This continued into adulthood and when you all got married and had children.
Your Mom was maid of honor in my parents wedding (Tony & Audrey Konkel) in 1953. They stayed in touch over all the years and I met your parents in Milwaukee when Richard and Elaine had their 50th Wedding Anniversary. It was so nice to able to meet them, they were so very nice.
My Dad passed away last February 10th so Mom and I are going through the same type of pain as you are.

My apologies for not writing sooner, but I did not discover about your Dad until just very recently.

Mom is going to have a mass said for your Dad at our parish in Milwaukee. Mom sends her condolences to you also.

Sincerely,

Brian Konkel

September 22, 2016

The Murphy clan is in our prayers.
-James & Angie Harrison

Greg Corvi

September 21, 2016

My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Your dad lived an incredible life. I remember the bow ties, walking to work every day and taking me to my first 49er game at Kezar. Not to mention the great memories playing at the Murphy home. I'm sure he's with your mom smiling at all of you.

Geraldine MacKenzie

September 20, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss but know that your father rests in peace with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In your pain, know that you will see Dad again in the heavenly realm God bless you, especially during this time of bereavement. Love, Gerri MacKenzie

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