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Patrick
2014
Patrick Murphy
September 11, 1920 — June 21, 2014
BOARDMAN: Patrick Leo Murphy, 93, died Saturday, June 21, at home surrounded by his family and friends.
Patrick was born September 11, 1920, in Youngstown, to Patrick and Mary Grace Murphy and was a 1939 graduate of South High School. Patrick served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a sergeant for the 415th Nightfighter Squadron. Following the war he embarked on a series of careers until 1956 when he began working in sales for the Rhiel Supply Company where he "never had customers, only friends." Officially retiring after 56 years, he continued on as Rhiel's Goodwill Ambassador.
He married the love of his life, the former Sara Jane Fye, with whom he had four children. Although "Murph" and Sara traveled the world, his most precious time was spent with his family and a multitude of friends. One of Murph's great passions was golfing, often to be seen on the links of Mill Creek Park. He took pride in achieving his pilot's licence, fulfilling a dream inspired by his war service. Always active in community events and organizations, Patrick was a member of the Poland Rotary and received the Paul Harris Fellow Award.
Patrick is survived by two daughters, Patt (Greg) Kane of St. Charles, IL, and Barb (Frank) Coster of Niagara on the Lake, ON; a son, John "Mike" Murphy of Houston, TX; son-in-law, Jim (Terri) Omdahl of Bethlehem, PA; a sister Eila Jean Rodgers of Austintown; eight grandchildren, Jeremy (Andrea) Murphy, Mark (Lindsey) Kane, Tim (Colleen) Kane, Erin Kane, Rachel Omdahl, Patrick, Heather and Emily Coster; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Annaliese Murphy; and his dear friend Maxine Wakeford.
Patrick was a preceded in death by his wife, Sara Jane; his daughter, Wendy Omdahl; two brothers, Edward and Paul Murphy, and two sisters Grace Dougherty and Ruth Vaughn.
Family and friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 11:00 AM at the Poland United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to services.
Burial will take place at Poland Riverside Cemetery.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Maxine Wakeford and the Wakeford clan for embracing Murph as one of their own. The family would also like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Resch for the love and compassionate care given to Murph throughout the years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MS Society, The Ohio Buckeye Chapter 6155 Rockside Road Suite 202 Independence, Ohio 44131 or www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/OHA
Patrick was born September 11, 1920, in Youngstown, to Patrick and Mary Grace Murphy and was a 1939 graduate of South High School. Patrick served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a sergeant for the 415th Nightfighter Squadron. Following the war he embarked on a series of careers until 1956 when he began working in sales for the Rhiel Supply Company where he "never had customers, only friends." Officially retiring after 56 years, he continued on as Rhiel's Goodwill Ambassador.
He married the love of his life, the former Sara Jane Fye, with whom he had four children. Although "Murph" and Sara traveled the world, his most precious time was spent with his family and a multitude of friends. One of Murph's great passions was golfing, often to be seen on the links of Mill Creek Park. He took pride in achieving his pilot's licence, fulfilling a dream inspired by his war service. Always active in community events and organizations, Patrick was a member of the Poland Rotary and received the Paul Harris Fellow Award.
Patrick is survived by two daughters, Patt (Greg) Kane of St. Charles, IL, and Barb (Frank) Coster of Niagara on the Lake, ON; a son, John "Mike" Murphy of Houston, TX; son-in-law, Jim (Terri) Omdahl of Bethlehem, PA; a sister Eila Jean Rodgers of Austintown; eight grandchildren, Jeremy (Andrea) Murphy, Mark (Lindsey) Kane, Tim (Colleen) Kane, Erin Kane, Rachel Omdahl, Patrick, Heather and Emily Coster; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Annaliese Murphy; and his dear friend Maxine Wakeford.
Patrick was a preceded in death by his wife, Sara Jane; his daughter, Wendy Omdahl; two brothers, Edward and Paul Murphy, and two sisters Grace Dougherty and Ruth Vaughn.
Family and friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 11:00 AM at the Poland United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to services.
Burial will take place at Poland Riverside Cemetery.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Maxine Wakeford and the Wakeford clan for embracing Murph as one of their own. The family would also like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Resch for the love and compassionate care given to Murph throughout the years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MS Society, The Ohio Buckeye Chapter 6155 Rockside Road Suite 202 Independence, Ohio 44131 or www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/OHA
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JUL 2. 11:00 AM
Poland United Methodist Church
1940 Boardman-Poland Road
Poland, OH, US
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