Joseph P. Murphy

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joseph Patrick Murphy, of the Chicago Police Department. Joe was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Neri); Loving father of Joseph M. CFD (Danielle) and Colleen DDS (Blair DDS) Feldman; Proud papa of Emily Murphy, Kate Murphy, Jonah Feldman and Finn Feldman; Dear brother of the late James (Patricia), Barbara (the late Karl) Lucas, and Dennis (Bonnie); Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Joe was a lifelong Chicagoan who graduated from St. Sabina Grade School, Leo High School and Chicago State and St. Xavier Universities. Joe was a proud Marine from 1967-1969 and was a Vietnam Veteran of 4 combat tours who won 2 purple hearts. He joined the Chicago Police Department in 1970 where he loyally served the citizens of Chicago until his car accident in 2005 that left him with a spinal cord injury and returned to duty as a civilian in the role of Deputy Director of Forensics Services and Evidence and Recovered Property and remained in this position until his death.

When he was in the detective division, he believed that he was the voice of the victim who could no longer speak for themselves. He truly believed from the bottom of his heart that people need and want to tell the truth.

Joe loved his family above all else and was a dear friend to many. He enjoyed countless hours driving his pontoon boat on Paw Paw Lake and marveled at the beautiful sunsets on the lake. Joe also loved old movies, college sports, and of course the Bears. He was a fighter who never gave up and was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was truly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made in Joseph's name to the Chicago Police Chaplains Ministry, Tunnel to Towers, and Mercy home for boys and girls.

A visitation for Joseph will be held Saturday, December 23, 2023 from 1:00pm Until 5:00pm at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. A Memorial Mass will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Queen of Martyrs Church, 10233 S Central Park Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805.