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James P. Murphy

September 16, 1941 — April 14, 2025

West Dennis

James P. Murphy

James Patrick Murphy of West Dennis, passed peacefully into eternal life on Monday April 14, 2025 surrounded in the love of his family. Father of Sandra Mayo and her husband Tom of Duxbury formerly of Quincy, Theresa Murphy of FL and William Murphy and his wife Maria of FL. Brother of Mary Murphy Hines of Braintree and George Murphy of Norton and the late John Murphy. Cherished Granddad to Shane, Cassie, Erik, Sophie and Isabelle. Jim is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. For Jim family always came first, making frequent trips across MA to cheer on Cassie Erik and Sophie in their various sports and competitions. A close 2nd was his love of golf- enjoying many trips with his brother Johnny and infinite rounds and tournaments on the Cape.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Wednesday April 23, 2025 from 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9 AM on Thursday, April 24, 2025 prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, gifts may made to Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Care Center in memory of James P Murphy. Checks may be made out to Massachusetts General Hospital (noting "in memory of James P Murphy" in the memo line or in an accompanying note) and mailed to the MGH Development Office Attn: Keith Erikson, 125 Nashua Street, Boston, MA 02114. Gifts may also be made online at http://www.giving.massgeneral.org. Click on "Donate Now." After designating your gift, the second item says "Tribute Info" - check the first box and you can then designate "in memory of James P Murphy."

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Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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Mass

Thursday, April 24, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Divine Mercy Parish in St. Ann's Church

757 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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Burial

Thursday, April 24, 2025

12:30 - 12:45 pm (Eastern time)

Massachusetts National Cemetery

Connery Avenue, Bourne, MA

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