Dad: Well another milestone has come and gone - your one year anniversary. We thought about how you would want us to honor you and decided to go to Martins! We know how much you loved that place and how very good they were to you. We had a private party there last night with Fred and Sue and all of us. The only thing missing was the squeezebox! The kids had a great time - eating pancakes for supper or whatever else they wanted. Ashley even got to be the dessert waitress and she did a fine job! It was a happy time for your grandkids - your real little "Pride and Joys". We miss you and think about you every day. We know you are smiling down on us and guiding us along the way. Love you Dad! Pam

Happy Birthday Dad! Birthdays are going always going to be hard for us without you there to serenade us on the accordian. Us and so many others that you played for. Today we will all celebrate you! We love you Dad and miss you very much! Love, Pam

Well Joe, Here I sit with my eyes full and my heart beating hard. It is the eve of your birthday and I find it hard to go on without you. I know time heals all pain but I feel as though it was an hour ago when I held your hand during your last breath and kissed you goodbye. I want to tell you how much you are missing out on the good times we are having,but I know where ever you are you can feel them and your foot is tapping away. I saw it coming a long time ago,but you have no idea how much your sguezzebox is missed. One of the kids plays with the toy one we have and it brings me to my knees. I know your time had come but I wish you were here to see how much you are missed. I also know you would call Uncle Jimmy once in awhile just to say hello. I took that over for you. He is doing ok. I am having a rough go of it tonight knowing you will not be here tomorrow. You can bet your ass I will be playing some good Irish music and tapping my foot tomorrow trying to make the pain go away. Thankyou for all you have done and I love you more then life itself............... I love you Dad, Thomas Edward

Well Joe, Here I sit with my eyes full and my heart beating hard. It is the eve of your birthday and I find it hard to go on without you. I know time heals all pain but I feel as though it was an hour ago when I held your hand during your last breath and kissed you goodbye. I want to tell you how much you are missing out on the good times we are having,but I know where ever you are you can feel them and your foot is tapping away. I saw it coming a long time ago,but you have no idea how much your sguezzebox is missed. One of the kids plays with the toy one we have and it brings me to my knees. I know your time had come but I wish you were here to see how much you are missed. I also know you would call Uncle Jimmy once in awhile just to say hello. I took that over for you. He is doing ok. I am having a rough go of it tonight knowing you will not be here tomorrow. You can bet your ass I will be playing some good Irish music and tapping my foot tomorrow trying to make the pain go away. Thankyou for all you have done and I love you more then life itself............... I love you Dad, Thomas Edward

grampa you are the best i bet jake and charlie REALY REALY miss you i know i do even more when i was sad and you came over there was a GREAT BIT SMILE on both of us you were probably the best accordian player in the world i loved putting on concerts with you at parties and cook outs i'll never forget my wonderfull 8 years with you your biggest fan, Alexa Lyn Murphy p.s. at uncle kevins 70th birthday i sent you and nana a bunch of balloons one for all the good times be sure to tell nan love ya xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxooxoxoxoxooxoxoxooxoxoxox<3

Hi Joe I am sure you liked that game tonight - glad that you are watching it from a much better place. First instinct it to call you to talk about it, but we can't do that anymore so I decided to write here. We are all doing good - of course we all miss you so very much. But we get peace in knowing that you are not suffering and that you are where you deserve to be. You would be so proud of everyone and how they are holding up - you worried so much for nothing. You made us strong Dad. We have all those beautiful kids to keep us going - Shannon was a blessing from above - I'm sorry you did not get to see how beautiful she is. We are still working on someone to learn the squeezebox - but believe it it or not - I think Gailarama might pick it up - of course we will make her practice on her grandmothers first! Dad we love you more and more everyday - it has been 3 months but it seems like forever! Peace and Love, Patricia Ann

Dear Pam, Kim, Christine, Danny, Tommy, Stephen, Gayle, Lyn, & Marilyn: As you all know your dad was so very special to me. He may have technically been my "Great Uncle" but I always considered him my third grandpa. He brought such joy to everyone he touched. And you all brought him such joy throughout his life!! Your dad was one of the most fun-loving, caring, and funny people I have ever met, and he was who he was largely because of all of you. Some of my (and Matt's) favorite memories of living in Boston involve your dad and your entire family. I will miss "Uncle Joe" so much, but I will carry those memories, your dad's laugh, and his accordian playing with my always. I am thinking of you all so much. I am sorry I can't make it up to Rockland to celebrate your dad's life with you. Love to you all! ~Kristen

to pam and tommy and all of the Murphy Family you are such a wonderful family and i never got the honor to meet both of your parents but i will tell you i never felt so much love in a room when you all talked about them. you were very blessed to have them as your role models for life. Look at the wonderful people you all have became keep your memories close to your hearte and cherish everone. I am so sorry for your loss. andrea

To All the Murphy's, You are an inspiration! Joe and Mary must be so proud of their strong, beautiful wonderful family. I Love you All. Peace.... Sue, Joe and Family

Pam, We are very sorry to hear about your Dad,keep all your memories. Our prayers are with you. Take care of yourself. Dennis and Donna

Uncle T and Family, We are very sorry about Grampa Joe. He was quite a guy!!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Scott, Pam and Nathan

Pam and family, I am so sorry to hear once again of your loss. This has been a rough few months for you all. Hold on to all of your memories. You have a wonderful family.

Dear Pam, Tommy, and all the Murphy family,we were deeply saddened to hear about your Dad. He was such a special man. Please know you are in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers always. We will always be there for you, just as you've always been there for us. He will be greatly missed by all. With Deepest Sympathy, Diane, Kevin, Kaitlyn, Brittany Dwyer

Our hearts go out to the entire family. We only new your dad for a few years and after getting to know him we wish it was a lot longer. He always had a smile on his face and a joke on his tounge ready to tell. We know the picture in his wallet of his pride & joy was a long running joke, but you all know that his family was his pride & joy and everything to him. To all the Murphy family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss him dearly.

These past few months have not been so kind to all of you.What a strong and courageous family.I'm sure "THEY" are looking down on you to give you all the strength you will need to get through this difficult time. Love, Jackie,Chopper and Kayla Kenney

To the entire Murphy Family, We are deeply saddened by your loss. He was a great man and always loved to make people smile! Cherish the wonderful memories of him and all of the great times you shared together! Our Deepest Sympathy... Wayne and Karen

Happy Birthday Dad! Wish you were still with us for one more Birthday, one more tune or even one more minute. Miss you all the time! Love, Patricia Ann

Dear Pam I don't even know where to begin or what to say but what I do know is that put your heart and soul into caring for your Dad and made his last days the best that they could be. Be proud of what you have done and know that your Dad would be proud too. The last few months have not been easy but hopefully the love of your family and friends that surround you will help to ease the pain. Keep your chin up and know that I am always here for you. Love never dies but remains in your heart forever. Keep the happy memories close to your heart and smile whenever you think of the good times with your Dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Christine and your family. Love - Lisa & Larry

To the Murphy Family, We are so saddened by the passing of your Dad. He would come into the "Laundri Centre" often and always be so friendly, witty, and kind. As he waited for his laundry to be done, he would be outside "shining" his car. He said that was the way to keep your car looking brand new and, he was right! His car was beautiful!! Our prayers and thoughts are with Mr. Murphy and his family. He was a great guy and he will be missed by all who knew him. My God Bless you all. Employees and "his friends" at the "Laundri Centre"

The Murphy family, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Grampa Joe !! Your still my favorite father in law !! I love you & will miss you oxox Gaily

Pam & Family,My prayers are with you all.So sorry,we will miss his music.love,Paula&David

The Murphy Family, I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our hearts go out to all of you. Ray and Chris

Hey Murph ,Love you with all my heart, You were very special to me and my girls. I will never forget all the jokes and stories you told. especially 6 flags .You will always forever be in my heart . To your family, My prayers are with you at this most difficult time. WE will all miss him so much He's at peace and no more pain, with all my sympathy love always ,Sue

I'm very sorry to hear of you loss and my deepest sympathy goes out to the whole entire family. God bless you all.

Dear Murphy Family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I just loved "Murph". The Bakery will never be the same! May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

The band just won't be the same. He was our leader. Just a great guy, who just wanted to put a smile on everyone's face. To all the Murphy family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss him dearly. With sympathy to all of you at this time of sadness. J.D. and Anna

Murphy Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Murph aka Smurph as I would call him. He lived a wonderful life and made many many people happy. He always knew how to bring a smile to my face. Many fun laughing times we have had at his favorite resturaunt Martins. My prayers are with you during this time. Love, Melissa Freeland

The Murphy Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. We will miss his great wit and beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. God Bless, Bill & Robin Hamilton

Dear Dad: It is so hard to believe that it has been two years since you left us. We still think of you everyday and expect you to coming walking in at any time. You live on in each of us so please watch over us with your love and care, especially your precious grandchildren. Love you forever Dad! Patricia Ann

Happy St. Patty's Day Dad! This holiday will never be the same without you and we love you forever! Hope you are entertaining them up there with your Irish tunes today. Miss you! Love always! Your Oldest

Hey Joe---It's a day like today that I really miss your music !!!!