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James J. "Jim" Murphy

August 12, 1930 ~ March 14, 2026 (age 95) 95 Years Old
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James Murphy Obituary

James J. "Jim" Murphy, 95, of Glen Mills, PA passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026.

Jim was the son of the late James A. and Sarah (Payne) Murphy and was born in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School. 

Beloved husband of the late Bernadine B. ( Breen); Loving Father of Gregory (Sonia) Murphy, Carolyn (Kevin) Bleil and Eileen Gallagher; Cherished Grandfather of Christine, Michael, Jennifer, Christopher, Jacqueline and Matthew and great grandfather of Ava. Also survived by his brother Charles Murphy and sister in law Ann Marie. He is predeceased by his sister Bernadette (McFadyen) He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

He enjoyed spending time with his family, Sea Isle, Villanova basketball, the Phillies, watching old movies, doing home improvements and dining out. 

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday March 20, 2026 9:30am Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, 430 Valleybrook Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342 and to his Funeral Mass 10:30am in the Church. Int. SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery. 

Flowers can be sent to the church or contributions can be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 5300 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143.

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Services

Viewing
Friday
March 20, 2026

9:30 AM
Saint Thomas the Apostle
430 Valleybrook Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342

Funeral Mass
Friday
March 20, 2026

10:30 AM
Saint Thomas the Apostle
430 Valleybrook Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342

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Donations

Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Family Nursing Home
5300 Chester Avenue Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia PA 19143-4929
Tel: 1-215-729-5153
Email: phadminsecretary@littlesistersofthepoor.org
Web: http://www.littlesistersofthepoorphiladelphia.org/

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