Dennis M. Murphy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 65, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Born November 27, 1955 in Joliet, IL to the late William and Josephine (nee Liberty) Murphy, he married Catherine Schmitz on September 1, 1990 at St. Patrick’s Church in Joliet. Dennis was raised in Coal City and remained an active member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Dennis was an electrician by trade and retired from Exelon after many years of service. He was an avid car enthusiast who enjoyed watching NHRA racing and working on his own automotive projects. Besides fixing cars, Dennis was an all-around handyman who learned to fix almost anything, and prioritized faith and family over everything. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Murphy of Braidwood; four daughters, Heather (Jason) Houck of Morris, Caitlyn (Tim) Wilkerson of Braidwood, Amanda Murphy of Norman, OK, and Kelly Murphy of Braidwood; son Nick Murphy of Braidwood; three grandchildren, Nikki Houck, Jared Houck, Ella Wilkerson, and an expected granddaughter on the way; three brothers, Tom (Tina) Murphy of FL, Larry (Pat) Murphy of CO, and Bill (Barb) Murphy of Morris; sister Rita (Jack) Hummel of Wheaton; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and a daughter Sarah in infancy. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Coal City on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following mass, and inurnment will be private at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Wilmington. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook.

Dennis M. Murphy

November 27, 1955 - July 11, 2021

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