James Emmitt Murphy
James Emmitt Murphy, 87 Affectionately known as "Murph" to his friends James Emmitt Murphy, 87, died on February 17, 2012 at St. Francis Country House in Darby. Jim was a long time resident of Aldan before moving to St. Francis Country House. Born and raised in Clifton Heights, he was the son of the late Walter and Theresa Murphy. He was employed as a courier with the Purolator Co. for many years until his retirement. In his younger days, Jim played trumpet and drums in the Archer Upler Marching Band in Upper Darby. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy. Among his hobbies, Jim loved to fish and was an avid bird watcher, always maintaining his feeders in his backyard. He also enjoyed singing and dancing and would sing all the old time hymns and Irish tunes. He was devoted to his wife and his family. Survivors: His wife of 66 years Maude Murphy; his daughters Maureen Craskey and Patricia Quinn; his sons James E. Murphy Jr. and Philip Murphy; his 10 grandchildren; his 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 23rd, at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 500 Woodlawn Avenue, in Collingdale. Visitation Thursday 10 to 11 AM at the church. Burial Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple Twp. In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Jim's memory to The Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Valley Square, Suite 133, 512 Township Line Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422 would be appreciated. Arr: Griffith Funeral Chapel in Norwood.
Published in The Daily Times on February 21, 2012
James Emmitt Murphy
James Emmitt Murphy, 87 Affectionately known as "Murph" to his friends James Emmitt Murphy, 87, died on February 17, 2012 at St. Francis Country House in Darby. Jim was a long time resident of Aldan before moving to St. Francis Country House. Born and raised in Clifton Heights, he was the son of the late Walter and Theresa Murphy. He was employed as a courier with the Purolator Co. for many years until his retirement. In his younger days, Jim played trumpet and drums in the Archer Upler Marching Band in Upper Darby. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy. Among his hobbies, Jim loved to fish and was an avid bird watcher, always maintaining his feeders in his backyard. He also enjoyed singing and dancing and would sing all the old time hymns and Irish tunes. He was devoted to his wife and his family. Survivors: His wife of 66 years Maude Murphy; his daughters Maureen Craskey and Patricia Quinn; his sons James E. Murphy Jr. and Philip Murphy; his 10 grandchildren; his 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 23rd, at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 500 Woodlawn Avenue, in Collingdale. Visitation Thursday 10 to 11 AM at the church. Burial Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple Twp. In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Jim's memory to The Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Valley Square, Suite 133, 512 Township Line Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422 would be appreciated. Arr: Griffith Funeral Chapel in Norwood.
Published in The Daily Times on February 21, 2012
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