John D. Murphy

Murphy, John D. “Jack” of Quincy, died April 30, 2018.

Jack adored his family and was the patriarch. He was a self made man as an iron worker, a member of the Local #7, and went on to be the founder and owner of Dorel Steel and was respected by all. He owned race horses and would travel all over the world, loved sports, and football. He was an honest and fair man who took care of anyone and always ready to lend a helping hand. Jack was described as a “good man” and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Beloved husband of Theresa Murphy of Quincy. Former spouse of the late Doris Murphy and loving father of John Murphy Jr. and his wife Sandra of Marshfield. Loving father of Lisa-Marie Murphy-McGurty and her husband Christopher of Quincy. Loving brother of the late Ann and John Glavin and William and Irene Murphy. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Murphy, Jenna Caron and her husband Michael, John “Jake” Murphy and his girlfriend Katie Mazurkiewicz, John McGurty, and great grandfather of Colin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 4-7 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, 40 Sea St. NORTH WEYMOUTH. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9 AM on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. John’s Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy.   In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jack may be made to Friends of the Unborn, P.O. Box 692246, Quincy MA 02269.