James H. Murphy

December 8, 1924 - July 5, 2009

Murphy James H. James H. Murphy, 84, of Toledo passed away unexpectedly, July 5, 2009 at St. Anne Mercy Emergency Room. He was born on December 8, 1924 in Buffalo New York to James and Genevieve (White) Murphy. He served our country honorably during WWII in the U.S. Navy. After leaving the Navy he began working at Textileather Corporation until he retired in 1987. Ever the bachelor he enjoyed traveling all across the United Stated with his friend Emery. He belonged to the Toledo Theatre Organ Club and collected Big Band records. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Robert Raab and nephews Dennis and Thomas Raab. Left to cherish his memory is his loving sister Dorothy Raab; nieces Colleen (Ted) Regent, Terry (Don) Kirkham, Rose (Olaf) Gerhardt and Maureen Raab; nephews Daniel (Mary) Raab and Jim (Shari) Raab; 12 great nieces and nephews and by his "brother" and best friend in Christ Emery Dombi. Friends are invited to visit from 4:00-8:00PM on Wednesday June 8, 2009 at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave. where Rosary will begin at 7:30PM. Prayers will begin at 9:30AM Thursday, from the funeral home, followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00AM, at Christ the King Church. Rev. William Rose Will officiate. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. His family would like to thank Emery for being the best friend, companion and caregiver, one could ever wish for.