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John Albert Murphy Jr.
October 22nd, 1940 - December 9th, 2022
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John A. Murphy, Jr. passed away on December 9, 2022. He was born on October 22, 1940 to Dr. John A. Murphy Sr. and Jane (Crouse) Murphy in Cleveland, Ohio. John is survived by his wife Judith S. Murphy, daughters Stephanie and Peggy Murphy, granddaughters Rachel and Samantha Ward, and sister Susan Armistead. John graduated from Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio; Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.; and Case Western Reserve School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. For most of his career, he worked for CIGNA Insurance Company at its Cleveland office and later its Philadelphia headquarters as Assistant General Counsel. John served on the boards of the Gilmour Academy and the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District, PA. Most recently, he had made Tucson, AZ his home. He adored his family, was a quick wit, loved making others laugh, had a generous heart and will be missed by the countless people he helped over the years. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Gilmour Academy (https://www.gilmour.org/)
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Adair Funeral Home in Oro Valley features a breathtaking chapel adorned with intricate stained glass butterflies – a truly exquisite setting to bid a poignant farewell. Our expansive central solarium offers an ideal space for receptions or memorial services, where our dedicated staff attends to every detail with utmost care and consideration. In our commitment to honoring Arizona Veterans, Adair can coordinate burial or interment arrangements in national, state, or tribal Veterans cemeteries. Our funeral home is devoted to providing the respect and compassion that Oro Valley families deserve, from multicultural funerals to a diverse array of meaningful memorial items....
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