Birth date: Apr 28, 1931 Death date: Jan 14, 2010
Murphy, James “Jack”, 78, of Coral Gables and Miami, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Born in Coral Gables in 1931, he was a loving father, brother and uncle, and a man of great faith who brought chee Read Obituary
Dear Jack,
We did not get to spent very much time together as you lived in Miami and Lori and I lived in Houston. The times that we did get to spent were very good and a pleasure.
I still remember when you and my friend Bill plus Lori and myself went to the piano bar. That was your element and we had a wonderful time. Mr. Bill is not with us anymore but I would bet he is still remembering you friendship.
Thanks for being just who you were. We will miss you very much. One last thing - thank you for you daughter who is a wonderful person.
Miss you Jack
George##imported-begin##George Fore##imported-end##
Dear Uncle Jack - From as far back as I can remember, I always loved your sense of humor and happiness. Whether you were on stage doing pantomime or at a family gathering with us kids as we were growing up, you always seemed to enjoy laughing and having fun. As I grew older I came to admire your deep spiritual beliefs and appreciated you sharing your faith with me in your cards and letters. I had often wanted to talk with you about your faith, but we just never had a chance. The last time I saw you was in the 1990s in Coral Gables and it was a wonderful visit. You have always been such a wonderful uncle to me and my sister Kathy. Year after year you never missed sending me a card for Christmas or my birthday and, even though we were on opposite sides of the country, I always knew you were thinking of me. While we are all so sad you're no longer with us in our world, I'm sure, based on your deep faith in God, that you are now exactly where you are supposed to be. I’ll never forget you. Love, Patti##imported-begin##Patti Murphy##imported-end##
Jack, one of my cherished black and white photos is of us, taken perhaps in the late 1930s - Mom dresed in her finery, including hat and gloves, and us on either side of her in young boy suits and ties, all of us headed for Sunday school and church. As usual, Dad preferred being behind the camera, rather than in front. In the background, was our home and a shiny Ford. This captured the essence of the home and life we were born to - happy, sheltered from stresses of the Great Depression, provided with love and the comforts of a whole family, parents who sacrificed to provide for us. It was that atmosphere, Jack, that imbued you with your signature cheer, sparkling good humor, the effervescent personality, the spontaneous smile. Among many Miami friends, my claim to fame was always being your brother. the pantomimic. In all these years, you never forgot my birthday or wedding anniversary. That may seem a small virtue. But to me, it was the sign of a very loving brother who understood the importance of not forgetting. Today. we remember you, Jack, with our love and terrible sadness.##imported-begin##Pat Murphy##imported-end##
Dad -
A couple of days ago, Jim asked me what my best memories were of you. I immediately remembered how proud I was to accompany you when you performed one of your "skits" for a church group or other organization. I sat proudly in the audience, and moved my lips right along with your songs. I thought being your daughter made me pretty special - and I was right. You spent a lot of time during my early years carting me to doctor and dental appointments, practices, and to friend's homes. I don't remember ever hearing you complain about it (except when I couldn't give you a specific address). Now that I'm all grown up, I can appreciate how hard it was to be a parent - and how much of your own time you have to give up for your kids. I will never forget your wonderful smile and your colorful wardrobe. And I will never forget "Mr. Restaurant" or the times you made us laugh with your jokes. I guess what I'm saying is that I won't forget you. I love you, Daddy - and miss you so much already. But I know you are in a wonderful, happy place - and that gives me comfort. Thank you for the honor of being your daughter.
All my love,
Lori##imported-begin##Lori Murphy##imported-end##
Dad, it has been a wonderful time together. When I was sick or sad as a child, you were there for me. I'm honored I had the chance to return a small portion of that in your later years, but I could never repay all that you have given me. I miss you but know you're in heaven.
Love, Jim##imported-begin##Jim Murphy##imported-end##
To my Uncle Jack
I will remember you as a man with a smile on your face, laughter in your heart, true to your family and to God. Your Christmas cards were always a reminder of my family in Miami, and how much you loved us all. You made me laugh when I was a child, and you loved my father, your brother, dearly. You were alwasy there for my grandmother and grandfather in times of need. Thank you for being my fathers brother, my grandmas and grandpas son, and my sister's and my loving Uncle. Keep smiling with us from afar.
Love, Kathy##imported-begin##Kathy Carson - Ketchum, Idaho##imported-end##
