Thomas Patrick Murphy
12-14-1951 to 6-7-2015 died peacefully after a courageous and tenacious, long-fought battle with head and neck cancer. Preceeded in death by parents Thomas and Margaret (Jones) Murphy, and father-in-law Arlis Fogt. Survived and loved by his wife of 28 years, Nancy Fogt-Murphy, beloved daughters Alayne and Lauren, siblings Jim (Pam) Murphy, Jane (Dave) Nygaard, Sr. Mary Margaret Murphy, OP, Kathleen (Tom) Lambert, Pat (Steve) Dinsmore, Ann (Bob) Prior, Geri (Dave) Meyer, mother-in-law Hjordis Fogt, in-laws Kathleen (Tim) Murphy, Derek (Lorelei) Fogt, Jackie Paschke, Dorothy (Marv) Gilbert, Alayne (Jay) Krogh, Joan (Dan) Ward, Betsy Fogt, Dorothy Schatvet, Robin Schatvet, Helen Roadstrom, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins both here and in Ireland, many dear friends and neighbors. Also survived by devoted pets and daily companions Lola, Uma and June. Tom worked for Coca Cola Bottling Midwest for 30 years, retiring in 2005. Tom was proud of his Irish heritage and citizenship. During his lengthy illness and in spite of his many setbacks, Tom never lost his sense of humor, his positive attitude or his appreciation of family and many, many friends. Thank you to the many medical professionals who helped Tom along his bumpy road. A service of remembrance will be held Wednesday, June 10th at 5PM at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Ave. S., Minneapolis with a visitation beginning at 4PM.
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And rain fall softly on your fields
And until we meet again, May God hold
you in the hollow of his hand
Ar dheis DAC. go raibh a anam
Visitation
Bradshaw
3131 Minnehaha Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Service of Remembrance
Bradshaw Minnehaha Location
3131 Minnehaha Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
5:00 PM