1929
2016
Dr. James (Jim) David Murphy II was born November 13th, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to Elliott and Celeste Murphy. His life came to a peaceful close on November 19th, 2016 at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, FL surrounded by his loving family. Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret (Peggy Whiteman) and their five children: Margaret, James III (Julia), John FX, Elizabeth McNish (John), and Christopher (Elizabeth), as well as his grandchildren, James IV, Matthew, Julia, Christian, Jack (McNish) and Luella. Jim was preceded in death by his brothers Joseph (Trinh Cunningham) and Norman and Norman's wife, Sarah. He leaves two brothers, Robert and Lawrence (Jurate) and a sister Jeanne. Above all else, Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and great friend to many. He took tremendous pride in his Jesuit Education as well as the time he served as a medic during the Korean War. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated, in Jim's honor, at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 28th at St Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jesuits Midwest @ jesuitsmidwest.org, Hospice of Palm Beach County @ hpbcf.org, or Our Lady of Florida @ ourladyofflorida.org. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/palmbeachpost/obituary.
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November 25, 2016
Joanie (Giblin) McCabe
What a wonderful, warm, funny man Dr. Murphy was! I feel so fortunate to have known him, and my heart is broken for all of the Murphys. My love and prayers are with you all, and I hope that the many great memories you have of times spent with him will comfort you in the tough days ahead. So sorry I can't be there with you all. God bless Dr. Jim and keep him in His loving embrace.
Much love, Joanie (Giblin) McCabe
November 24, 2016
Doug Fisher
Sincerest regrets and condolences from Jim's luncheon group friends, the Silverbacks. He will be missed.
November 23, 2016
Meg Rowley
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Murphy Family. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Murphy a hand full of times and each occasion was memorable. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers this Thanksgiving and in the days ahead.
Love, Meg
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