James P. Murphy Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thursday, May 22, 2025. Loving son of the late James T. and the late Maxine (nee: Farmer) Murphy; beloved husband of Marilyn A. (nee: Feld) Murphy; loving father of Sherry (Earl) Lane and James (Dawn) Murphy; dearest grandfather of Jonathan, Justin and Jacob Lane, Addison, Emery and Maggie Murphy; dearest brother of the late Patricia DiLeonardo, Peggy (Bill) Schlichtig, Ann (the late Don) Wiemann, the late Joseph Murphy and Larry Murphy; brother-in-law of Shirley Feld and the late Geraldine (William) Hartmann; dearest uncle, cousin and friend to many
James retired as head chef from Rigazzi’s Restaurant on the Hill after 56 years. Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. 3rd Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus #6018 Arnold, MO. Member of VFW Post #2593 Arnold, MO.
Services: Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 9:30am to Mary Mother of the Church 5901 Kerth Road St. Louis, MO 63128, 10am Mass. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4-8pm