Jeremiah Anthony Murphy, 85, of Blauvelt, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018. Beloved husband of Rosaleen. Devoted father of Eileen Murphy and Kevin Caffrey, Michael and Jane Murphy, Anne Reeves, Deirdre and Brian McKiernan, Maureen and William Walter and Jerry Murphy. Proud “Peepaw” of Joe, Stephen, John, Alexa, Brian, Kaleigh, Sarah, Andrew, Conor, Tommy, Meaghan, Aidan, Lauren and his cherished Mickey. Dearest brother of Eilish (Billy), Marie (Joe), Cora (Gussy), Mairead (Bob), Pauline (Donnie), Eileen, Patsy, Donal, Noel, and the late David (Sheila), Micheàl (Carmel) and Sheila (Willie). Brother in law to Anne Farrell (Peter) and the late Mary Dowd (Peter) and Bosco Murphy. Uncle Jerry to many nephews, nieces and other loving relatives and friends.
Jeremiah was a US Army Veteran. He retired from the NYC Bd of Ed as a Custodian Engineer after 35 years of service and was a member of The I.U.O.E. Local 891. He belonged to the Irish American Cultural Center of Blauvelt, Celtic Golf Club, A.O.H. Div. 5 & 3, and was a parishioner of St. Catharine’s Church in Blauvelt.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at St. Catharine’s with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill. Visiting hours are Friday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).
In lieu of flowers, donations made to Tappan Zee High School in honor of Mickey Reeves, Tappan Zee High School National Honor Society 15 Dutch Hill Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962 would be greatly appreciated.
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So sorry to hear about peapa passing away. Always had a great smile on, and I know how much he loved his family. Going to have a Mass said in his honor at OLSH.Thank you for sharing him with all of us. We where blessed to know him. Our condolences.
Pagliaroli Family
A true gentleman and will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family on this sad day!
PeePaw was one of the kindest and gentlest man that ever walked the face of this earth. What an amazing life he has lived with so many people who have loved him so much. He will be missed by so many. We are thinking of you all through this difficult time and sending our love. Hoping you find comfort in all your wonderful memories. We love you!
So sorry. For your lost !! My Pray is whit all the Family !!
May the peace that comes from the memories of love ,comfort you and your Family now and the Days ahead .Knoing an Angel is watching over you!
Mike sorry for the loss of your Dad. The security staff’s prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.