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Thomas G.
Murphy
May 9, 1951 – May 27, 2014
Thomas Gregory Murphy, 63, of Rochester, died May 27, 2014 of natural causes in New York City.
He was born on May 9, 1951, to John W. and Alice C. (Lonergan) Murphy in Rochester. Born and raised in Rochester, he was a graduate of Lourdes High School and Arizona State University. He was the Lourdes High School golf coach for 29 years earning six state championships. He was a member of the following Hall of Fames: Minnesota Golf Coaches, Lourdes High School Foundation and Rochester Quarterbacks Club.
Tom owned and operated Dooley's Lounge, McMurphy's Sports Bar, Aquarius and now Dooley's Pub.
He is survived by four brothers; Peter (Linda) Murphy, Robert (Patricia) Murphy and Joseph (Wanda) Murphy all of Rochester, and Mark (Theresa) Murphy of Kissimee, Florida; two sisters, Sheila (Herb) Townsend of Rochester and Mary (Mark) Morse of Hudson, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald Murphy, Richard Murphy, James Murphy and John Murphy Jr.
A Funeral Mass will be 10:30AM at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 with Rev. Msgr. Gerald A. Mahon officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday, and from 5:00-8:00PM on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.
Memorials are suggested to Lourdes High School Athletic Department.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
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