- Date Of Death: March 24, 2016
- State: Illinois
Joseph V. Murray (Joe), 88, of Chicago passed away on Thursday March 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Son of John and Myrtle Murray who preceded him in death along with his siblings James, Ruth, John, Jayne, Betty, Bernadette and Donald. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosella (nee Hannet) and sons Little Joe and John. Loving and devoted father, Joe is survived by 9 of his children Susan, Kathleen, Jayne, Patti Jo (Domnick), Michael (Cathy), Charlene, Mary Gersch Marchlewski (Andy, Frank), Timothy (Kelly) and James (Rita). Joe was the loving grandfather of 39 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and uncle to many nieces and nephews. For nearly four decades, Joe courageously served as a firefighter for the city of Chicago, fighting many fires and helping saving many lives. In 1958, he was one of the many firemen that fought the Our Lady of Angels fire where he also attended grade school.
