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John F. MURPHY JR. Veteran
July 18, 2011

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MURPHY, John F. Jr., of Winthrop, July 18, 2011. Cherished son of the late John F. and Agnes C. (Kirley) Murphy Sr. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Daley) Murphy and the late Norma A. (Halliday) Murphy. Devoted father of Rev. Thomas R. Murphy S.J. of Seattle, WA. Dear brother of Leo J. Murphy and his wife Joyce of Winthrop and the late Margaret M. Murphy. Adored uncle of Anne Eruzione, Barbara Zappulla, and Susan Perrotti all of Winthrop, Michael Murphy of Plymouth, Dale Curran of FL, Dennis Cashman of Peabody, and Ann Fogarty of Lynn. Also survived by many grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Sat, July 23, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery. Visiting hours are Fri. only 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Assn. 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA, 01701. Late U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, member of the Knights of Columbus #162 and the American Legion Post #146. John was a graduate of Winthrop High School-Class of 43. He was a retired Capt. of the Winthrop Fire Dept. He was also a Master Electrician and was very active in St. John the Evangelist Church. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

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Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home
210 Winthrop Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
617-846-0909