He was the beloved husband of Anne Murphy, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.
Devoted father of Michael Murphy and his partner, Jeanette Jones, of Plano, TX, Brian Murphy of Dallas, TX and Deirdre Finnegan and her husband Danny of Huntington, NY. Cherished grandfather of Maeve and Sean. Loving brother of Joe Murphy and the late Charles Murphy.
John was originally from the Bronx, NY, served in the Army and retired after a successful sales career with American National Can. He enjoyed his Irish heritage, sports, reading, the ocean and traveling to Marco Island, FL during the winter months. His greatest pleasure was simply spending time with family and sharing a good laugh.
A funeral Mass will take place Wed., June 28, 2017 at 10 AM at St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent Street, Scituate. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours omitted. Interment private.
A celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date.
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