OBITUARY: John F Murphy Sr.; West Winfield, Herkimer co., NY 
surname: Murphy

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West Winfield- John F. Murphy, 94, West Winfield's oldest resident, died July 
11, 1946, after several months of declining health.

Born in Ballicore County Wexford, Ireland, June 29, 1952, a son of John and
Mary Murphy. He came to this country when he was 21. Always had lived in this
vicinity.

He lost his eyesight by accident 56 years ago. Remained active until 1945.  He 
maintained and did other household work until his health failed a brief time 
ago.

In 1879, he married Ann Orr.  She died Nov 28, 1931.  He was a member of St 
Joseph's Church here and its Holy Name Society.

He leaves three sons, John, Utica; Joseph and Benedict,West Winfield; eight 
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

The funeral will be from his home at 9 a.m. Monday and from St. Joseph's 
Church at 9:30.  The Rev. Frank P. Anthus will officiate.  Burial St. Joseph's 
Cemetery.

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