Leo is survived by his beloved Florence Murphy and two children Patrick Murphy and Kelly Pahl. He was also loved by his daughter-in-law Karen Murphy and son- in-law Fred Pahl, grandson Nolan Pahl, and granddaughters Emily Pahl, Norah Murphy, and Fiona Murphy.
Leo was born on August 19, 1932, in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Boston College in 1953. He married Florence Boland in 1964. Leo and Flo enjoyed living in Baltimore, St. Louis, and the Chicago area, before moving to Tampa in 1979. Leo was a long time hospital administrator at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa and managed an emergency physicians practice.
Over their 54 years of marriage, Leo and Flo enjoyed their lives together, often playing tennis and cards or traveling with their many friends. Leo’s children and extended family remember him as a kind, intelligent, thoughtful father with a fun sense of humor who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
Leo was an active and dedicated member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church and a longtime member of the St. Vincent De Paul society.
A funeral mass is scheduled for 2PM on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at St. Paul Catholic Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Leo’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Vincent De Paul at https://www.stpaulchurch.com/130
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