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Joseph Murray Obituary
Oct. 24, 1915 - Mar. 24, 2013
Resident of Campbell
Joe passed away at home at the age of 97. He was born in San Francisco, California . Predeceased by his parents Michael and Jane Murray, brothers James, Michael, Nesbitt, and Edward, and sisters Loretta, Florence and Jeanette.
Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Florence, his daughters Janice (Jack), Cathy (Jeff), Maureen (Mary), Lu, Nancee, and grandchildren Maggie, Joseph, and Carson. He is also survived by his sister Helen (Maurice) and many nieces and nephews who had a special affection for their Uncle Joe.
Joe attended Sacred Heart High School ,and worked in the insurance industry for 30 years. After moving to San Anselmo in 1950, he founded the local chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Later, after moving to San Jose, he also founded the St Vincent de Paul chapter for Queen of Apostles parish. All together, Joe worked tirelessly to help those in need through St Vincent de Paul for over 60 years.
A visitation will be held Monday, April 1, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 4:00 p.m. at Darling Fischer Campbell Memorial Chapel, 231 E. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lucy's Church, 2350 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA . A private burial will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, California.
In lieu of flowers, we ask you to remember St. Vincent de Paul in your area or donate to Pathways Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Murray
Kathleen Stermer
April 1, 2013
A memory: My 92 father worked with Joe @ Brueners in 1940. He tells the story of he & Joe going to The Dawn Club after work to hear Lu Watters. They encountered a lost seaman who wanted to find the club & Dad said "follow us". He followed & sat with Dad & Joe. Joe was none to happy about it & wouldn't talk to the guy...he was an English sailor.
March 29, 2013
We are grateful and privileged to have known Joe and share time with him and his family. We know Joe was loved very much by family and friends and will be deeply missed.
Kim and Neville
March 28, 2013
I have such wonderful memories of Uncle Joe, especially his laugh! I love you Auntie Florencie and know I am thinking of you and my wonderful cousins.
Much Love,
Jeanne
Uncle Moe
March 28, 2013
Uncle Joe was the nicest person that I ever knew in my whole life.
March 28, 2013
This message is filled with deep affection and appreciation for Uncle Joe; And filled with deep love, care and sympathy for my wonderful Aunt Florencie and wonderful cousins -- Janice (Jancie), Maureen, Cathy, Lu (Lu-Lu) and Nancee!!!!
Love and prayers, Therese
Phil Murray
March 28, 2013
Uncle Joe was just one best guys of all time. We're all going to miss him a lot.
Darling Fischer Memorial Chapel
March 26, 2013
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