John Murphy

Born on May 29, 1915 in Brooklyn, NY to John and Emma Murphy, the fifth of six siblings. Jack married the love of his life, the late Josephine Murphy, on January 8, 1949. They spent 54 years together raising their family, traveling and cherishing every moment. He was a loving father of two children, JoAnn (John) Sanchez of Stouffville, Ont., and John (Lynn) Murphy of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was a very proud Pop Pop to 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Jack was a retired fireman, serving both the New York and Florida Fire Dept. from 1939 until 1983. A hero to all who were lucky enough to know him, Jack was generous, loving and very funny. He was a kid at heart with a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit. He was a proud Irishman, a devout Catholic and a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. Pop will be missed dearly, but we know his Irish eyes are smiling down at us from heaven, where he is reunited with his dear Jo.

Visitation will be held on March 20, 2011 from 4 to 8om at Fred Hunter Funeral Home (6301 Taft Street, Hollywood). A Funeral Mass will be on March 21, 2011 at the Church of the Little Flower Chapel (1805 Pierce Street, Hollywood) at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital Foundation, Hollywood, FL.