Thomas P. “Tom” Murphy
Saturday, February 24, 1934
Date of Death:
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Age:
89 years old
Saturday, February 24, 1934
Date of Death:
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Age:
89 years old
Saturday, February 24, 1934
Date of Death:
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Age:
89 years old
Thomas P. “Tom” Murphy
Thomas Patrick Murphy left this world on July 6, 2023, at the age of 89. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts.
Tom enjoyed his time overseas during the service and could fix just about anything. He worked at Montgomery Wards for 33 years until he was 60 years old. At 60, he started his own business, Tom’s Repair Service.
During his last few years at the nursing home, he enjoyed working on puzzles and became a whiz on his iPhone.
Tom is survived by his four children and their spouses: Craig (Julie) Murphy, Kurt (Rita) Murphy, Shawn (Paula) Murphy and Jen (Aaron) Meyer. Tom is also survived by five grandchildren: Ryan Murphy, Devin Murphy, Josh Murphy, Jake Murphy and Gavin Murphy; four great grandchildren, Taytum Murphy, Paxton Murphy, Cillian Murphy and Niamh Murphy; his brother-in-law Victorin Ruhland and many nieces and nephews.
Tom also enjoyed the many visits from his dear neighbors, Jim and Linda Hutton.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mabel Rose Murphy; his wife, Cora Ann; brother, James Murphy, and ten sisters, Veronica (Louie) Sonnek, Mary (Leon) Goebel, Marjorie (Edward) Staloch, Donnie (Jim) Wingert, Ella Mae (Harlan) Embertson, Lois (Emmett) Raaen, Bernie (Norman) Wilke, Rita (Kenneth) Garrey, Jean Ruhland and Eileen (John) Roozen.
We would love for you to come and honor his life during the funeral service held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Byron, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery in Byron.
Memorials are preferred to the family for distribution to the nurses and aids who cared for Tom.
Condolences
The family of Thomas P. “Tom” Murphy has received the following condolences.
i am sorry to read that Tom has passed away. I remember working with Doc Collins at the Kasson Clinic and having many lively conversations with Tom and Cora. Tom really could fix anything. I have a 28 year old clothes dryer that Tom has kept up and running for me. Next time it breaks down I might have to get a new one with out my handyman Tom. He was a wonderful, gentle man and I know you will all miss him.
Will sure miss seeing Tom, visiting with him and seeing him work on his puzzles. He loved his kids and talked so fondly of you all. He was such a neat guy. Sending hugs and prayers to all of you during this time.
Praying for your family. Tom will missed.
Tom will be missed by all he was my boss at Mont wards for 19 years. KURT.
CRAIG SHAWN, JEN MY PRAYING ARE WITH YOU. AT THIS TIME
HE .LUCKY to have a family
God bless you all ,,!121
A special thank you to the Murphy family for their kindness & friendship during this difficult time. Tom was a great friend & neighbor to us for many years. We will cherish the memories of our visits with him both at home & at Madonna Towers. We loved to sit on his porch with him & watch the birds or when he had his puzzle light on we knew it was time to come over and sort the colors for him. He had a great attitude no matter the circumstance and his humor was there to the end. He loved his family dearly and talked about you all the time. We are very sorry for your loss.
-Jim & Linda Hutton
Kurt we are so sorry to hear about your dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
A special thank you to the Murphy family for their kindness & friendship during this difficult time. Tom was a great friend & neighbor to us for many years. We will cherish the memories of our visits with him both at home & at Madonna Towers. We loved to sit on his porch with him & watch the birds or when he had his puzzle light on we knew it was time to come over and sort the colors for him. He had a great attitude no matter the circumstance and his humor was there to the end. He loved his family dearly and talked about you all the time. We are very sorry for your loss.
-Jim & Linda Hutton
Sending thoughts and prayers to Tom's family. He was the best darn lawn mower repairman :) And a pretty cool neighbor. Rest Easy Tom! Reynolds Family
Kurt we are so sorry to hear about your dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Very Nice Man enjoyed visiting with him at Curt’s shop.