James E. Murphy age 58 of Canton passed away May 3rd at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Born in Boston, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School. He worked as a self-employed Roofing Contractor for many years. Beloved father of Shaun Murphy of Mansfield. Loving brother of Carol A. MacNeil of Mansfield. Uncle of Shani MacNeil & her children Kylie & Devin all of Canton. He was also survived by his longtime friend David Forbes of Attleboro who was like a step-son to James, a sister Deborah Gray of Canton and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Wednesday morning at 11:00. Visiting hours prior to the mass Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Burial private. Donations may be made in his memory to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Transplant Institute, 110 Francis St., 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02215.