Thomas E. Murphy, retired C.P.D., 76 years, beloved husband of Patricia A., nee Parkey; loving father of Michael P. (Marjorie), Matthew J., Mark E. (Joy) and Maureen M.; proud grandfather of Katie, Michael, Courtney, Ryan, Collin, Justin, Paige and Lindsay; dear brother of Gerald P. (Katherine), Mary L. (the late Joseph) Glynn, Richard F. (Maribeth), Donald W. (Jean) and the late Joseph (Gladys), Merrill (Ruby) and Ronald; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 9:45 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to St. Bede the Venerable Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Make-AWish Foundation. Retired 34 years C.P.D. and Army Veteran WWII. Info, 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242.
