James "Jim" Sean Murphy, of Tampa, Florida, passed away at the age of 60 on September 15, 2008 at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa.
Jim was born on January 25, 1948 in the Bronx, New York, to Edward and Gertrude Murphy. He was raised in New Rochelle, New York. He served his country honorably as a Captain in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he served as a counselor for families and survivors of the war. Jim later graduated from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks in 1973 with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, after which he continued counseling veterans. He relocated to Tampa in 1980 where he worked in real estate, most recently with the TBE Group. Jim enjoyed gardening, baking, traveling, caring for his fish and cats. Jim was married to Margaret Roney Murphy from 1970 to 1991, and to Susan Rosetti from 1996 to 2006.
He is survived by his loving daughter Katie Murphy Clarke, grandson Thomas Wyatt Clarke, and his siblings Edward Murphy, Sue Murphy, Michael Murphy, and Beth Meagher.
The family will hold a private memorial service in New York.
Dear Katie,
Your Dad will always be fondly remembered by me and how he spoke of you.
Take care and enjoy Wyatt,
Rich Doyle
He was a good and loving brother. I will miss him.
Ed
Jim was a loving father and a kind man. I’ll always appreciate how he made me and my children feel welcome in his family when I married Katie.
God Speed Jim Murphy…you were one of the good guys. Your Friend, Jack
Rest in Peace Jim. You were a great person and one of the nicest people I know. Thanks for helping us all find some humor in our lives. We will miss you.
Terry and Betty Nolan
When I think of Jim Murphy, I smile. He was one of the warmest human beings I have had the pleasure to know. His sense of humor is unmatched. He will always have a special place in my heart. I will miss him greatly.
I will always think of Jim with a smile on his face. He seemed to be able to find humor in almost every situation and always seemed to be at his best when someone else needed him. Rest in Peace. …BonSue
I will always remember Jim and his kindness towards others. He came to my wedding in 1996 and we talked about it often. Though times are difficult, I trust that Jim is in heaven at peace.
Know you are now happy and have a smile on your face.
Judy Jay – Pasco County Survey Dapart.
I will always remember my brother laughing. He was smart and funny and will be missed by all of us. He died too soon and we will cherish the good memories we have of him.
Love,
Suzie
I was so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I know from Sue how kind and funny he was. Peace, prayers and blessings for Jim and his family.
Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting Jim, I heard many nice things about him from his sister, my friend, Sue Murphy. It deeply saddens me to see Jim’s family suffer this loss so early in his life. The family’s fond memories of him will live on and be great stories for them to treasure and pass on.
Lynne Gioe
I may not have known Jim but I did know his loving parents who were so generous in opening up their home to me when I was in need. I know his sister Beth and his sister Mary Sue, very well. I am honored and lucky to have the friend I have in Sue. And Katy, I have always heard glowing things about you. Your aunt Sue is very proud of you and your accomplishments. And you were a loving, caring daughter, who I am sure, was the cause for that sparkle in your dad’s eyes.
I met Jim a few times at Sue’s apartment in NYC. The family has my condolence.
I was so sorry to here about Jim’s passing. My condolences to his family. I guess we were luckey that we all got together for the family reunion when we did. It may be time for another.
To Kathleen and Todd and Wyatt, and To Edward, Peggy, Suzie, Bethy and Ken, Michael, and all of your children, nieces, and nephews, and any family members we may have left out:
I just finished writing out two letters, one to you Kathleen, and one to the whole family all Jamie’s siblings and their families which I will mail out this weekend.
I dont think I could write online what I feel comfortable writing on paper, hence the letters that will be coming, but I did want to express my condolences here also, not only for myself but also for my dad, and for my whole family forgive me guys for taking this liberty on the loss of your Dad Kathleen and your brother Jamie.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you as you continue to deal with Jamie’s death and with the terrible sense of loss and heartache that you are all undoubtedly feeling.
Until you are able to be together at Thanksgiving and each have a chance to read our letter, please know that you are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
May God be with Jamie, and with all of you, may he grant Jamie eternal rest, and may he grant each of you the peace and comfort and consolation that you each need to endure this loss.
Our sincerest sympathies to all of you, From my Dad, Carmine, and from all of the rest of the family as well.