Donald J. Murphy

Donald J. Murphy (aka "Tom Selleck"), 86, was born on October 24, 1928 in Oak Park, to Matthew Vincent Murphy and Stella nee Tighe Murphy. He entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 13, 2014.Donald was a loving husband and father, devout Catholic, successful salesman for Burrows Hospital Supplies for over 40 years, and a proud Loyola University graduate. He served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He loved to spend time with his family, travel to Ireland, and cheer on Chicago sports" teams.Donald is survived by his three favorite daughters: Annette (Michael) Anderson, Elizabeth (Bradley) Burgess, and Patricia J. Murphy, and grandchildren, Erik Murphy Anderson, and Olivia Margery Burgess.He was preceded in death by his dear wife of 51 years, Joanne O. Murphy.Visitation Friday, December 19, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 North Arlington Heights Road (4 blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights. Lying in State, 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014 at St. Edna Parish, 2525 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, followed by a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. Interment is private.Memorials may be given to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation"s Get Behind the Vest, to provide Chicago Policemen bulletproof vests. Visit www.getbehindthevest.org. Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.