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Capt.
"Pat" Murphy
Capt.
F.J. "Pat" Murphy was born February 16th, 1924 on the South side
of Chicago, the youngest of three children. Shortly after he was born, his
family moved to Brookfield Ill, where Pat spent all of his childhood years.
He loved to golf, skate long distances down the frozen river in the winter,
and swim in the local quarry in the summer. In 1943 during World War II, Pat
enlisted in the Navy's Aviation Cadet program and was designated Naval
Aviator in early 1945. He spent the next 27 years in service to his country
flying Navy fighter aircraft during aviation's "Golden Age". Pat
flew a total 4360 hours in 24 different Navy aircraft including 423 carrier
landings on 10 different aircraft carriers including combat in Korea. Pat
was CO of fighter squadrons VF-193 and VF-121. Later in his career, Pat was
the executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany during the
Vietnam conflict and he commanded two Navy ships, USS Navarro and USS
Pickaway. One of the highlights of his career was flying the #2 jet for the
US Navy Blue Angels in 1950-1952. Decorations include the Distiguished
Flying Cross and Individual Air Medals for bravery in combat in Korea.
Pat married the love of his life Nell Ann (Nan) Sears in 1951 after 13 years
of courtship. After retirement from the service in 1970, Pat &Nan
settled in Escondido CA where they raised 7 children and remained there
until his passing. His retirement passion was golf. He was a 35 year member
at Escondido Country Club where he became a scratch golfer and had 4
Hole-in-Ones. He was also an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in
Escondido where he volunterred at the St. Vincent de Paul pantry. Pat is
survived by his daughter Kathleen Bass &husband Richard, sons Michael
Murphy &wife June, Fr. Patrick Murphy, Brian Murphy &wife Julie,
Sean Murphy &wife Colleen, and Matthew Murphy &wife Amy and 21
grandchildren and 3 1/2 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his
wife of 56 years Nan Murphy, and his son LCdr Timothy Murphy.
Vigil and Rosary will be held on Thursday night, Jan 17th at 7:30PM at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 537 E Street, Ramona CA 92065.
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday January 18th at 10AM at St. Mary's
Catholic Church, 1160 S. Broadway, Escondido CA 92025. In lieu of flowers,
the family asks that donations be made in his name to your local St. Vincent
de Paul pantry or kitchen.
"ONCE
A BLUE ALWAYS A BLUE"
Condolences
to:
Sean Murphy (son)
31732 Tracy Lyn
Valley Center CA 92082
760/742-2021 home
760/745-8562 work
760/801-2378 cell |
