Timothy James Murphy “Murph”
Timothy James Murphy “Murph”, 79, of La Grange Illinois passed away peacefully on February 27th surrounded by family. Tim is survived by his children; daughters Maureen & Dr. Steve Wittmer, Colleen & Luke Sanna, and his sons Timothy & Laurie Murphy, and Daniel J. Murphy; and Tim’s former wife Anne.
Murph was a proud Papa to ten grandchildren; Mary (Sam) Reddinger, Carrie, Jennie, and Ellie Wittmer; Brendan, Gabby, and Ceci Sanna; Meghan (John) Maggos, Timmy, and Kevin Murphy. In addition, he was a great Papa to Sawyer and Fitz Reddinger, and Audrey Wittmer.
Murph was the eldest of six siblings, and is survived by Sharon Wettlaufer, Daniel C. (Mary Beth) Murphy, and Diane Kouba. He was also the beloved uncle of 18 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Forest and Thorbie, his brother John, sister Mary (Marty) Carey, and beloved Bubbles.
Tim started his professional career as a proud US Marine. He worked for 35+ years at Arrow Gear and devoted years to coaching sports at St. Cletus, La Grange Baseball, and The Park District of La Grange. Murph was also an avid sports fan, in particular as a passionate booster of St. Joseph High School. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to St. Joseph High School, Westchester Illinois.
Visitation services are Monday, March 9th, 4 to 8pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 West 55th St., Countryside. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Cletus Church, 700 West 55th St., La Grange at 10am on Tuesday, March 10th. Interment private.
Funeral Home Phone Number: 708-352-6500
What a terrific man! More than generous in every way and his zeal for life will be missed by all who knew him as well as those he had not yet met because Murph was loud and boisterous, but also a silent behind the scenes man who made marvelous things happen. We miss you Papa!
To the entire Murphy family I’m so sorry for your loss of your beloved dad and father, and husband. My thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
good buddie since LTHS. I am so sorry to hear of his death. He was so proud of his children but wouldn’t go to the LT Leyden game with me. I think he had mixed emotions
Dear Tim & Laurie and Family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear father. I hope your happy memories of him sustain you through this difficult time. Sending prayers of comfort your way.
Sincerely,
Grace Winnick
Tim was a patient of mine for many years. My sympathies to his family. May all the good memories bring you comfort during these difficult days. I’m sure he’s already found a good Irish pub in heaven!
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Murphy family at this sad time. Many great memories at the
St Cletus football field and St. Joe basket ball games.
Unfortunately, I will be out town for the services.
God rest his soul.
The McCarthy family; Charlie, Joan, Laura Peggy
Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.
John, Carlow, Ireland
Tim
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
It’s always nice to have someone in our life who can make you smile even when they’re not around
Your friends from Villa Venice,…
Murph, will be missed by many,… He always had a smile for anyone he met
Tim was a good friend and our fathers were friends in the 1920s. Tim did wonderful things to invite young men to join the La Grange Jaycees in the 1970s. I will miss his sense of humor.