Joe’s interment info
The final arrangements have been made Joe’s services back in his home town of Peoria, IL. Mike and I are flying out for it and, if applicable, will say some very nice things not only about Joe but about this amazing community of which he was a part.
His father has asked that I give him an estimate of how many folks might be showing up in person. While it’s not practical for most of you to attend, there may be some in the area that feel the need to make an appearance. That’s fine, but he’s asked that we be the gatekeepers for “our folks”.
The viewing (my least favorite part) will be Monday evening with the funeral and burial to follow the next day. None of you should feel obligated to attend, but if you are planning on coming, email me for further details and so we can get a head count.
Joe’s dad has asked that memorials donations be made to the following in Joe’s name:
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Joe’s late sister had CF)
American Cancer Society
the Sherman Home Hospice at 5801 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054-4503
and of course the Joe Murphy Memorial Fund
Again, email me directly for further details on the services if you are planning on attending. Evo @ this domain name for those that don’t know already.
April 5th, 2007 at 11:38 am
Thank you for the information, and thank you for including us. While unable to attend, I’m grateful to know what the arrangements will be.
My hat’s off to all of you for accomplishing this incredibly difficult and sad task in helping Joe’s family.
April 5th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Please pass all of our condolences on to Joe’s family and friends, and consider us all there in spirit along with you.
April 5th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
I really wish I could, but with work the way it is, I simply can’t go. Thanks for being our surrogate, Evo. We’ll be there in spirit.
April 6th, 2007 at 9:51 am
joe’s dad has gone through alot….
he lost his daughter
he lost his son
i wish there was something we could do for him….
April 6th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Correction….. He lost his wife, then his daughter and now his son. One tragedy after another. The thought of it makes me beyond sad.
I cannot image what it would be like to go through something like this and still be able to function as a human being.