Gerald Murphy

Murphy, Gerald Norton "Jerry" Irondequoit, NY: November 1, 2015 at the age of 51. Jerry courageously fought brain cancer since February of 2014. Humble, strong, generous, loving, and loyal - a true "Fighting Irishman"- who will be missed immensely. Jerry is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bonnie Brennan Murphy; his son, Michael; his parents, Michael and Barbara (Whaley) Murphy; his brother and sister-in-law, Sean and Tracy Murphy, and their children. Jerry also leaves Bonnie's parents: Bob and Vera Brennan, along with Bonnie's siblings and their families: Carol (Larry) Perrin, Jim (Janie) Brennan, Rick (Sue) Brennan, Tom (Michelle) Brennan, Kate (Dave) Shuey, Rich (Joanne) Laudisi, Laura (Doug) Mann, and Tom (Robyn) Laudisi. In addition, Jerry leaves a large extended family and numerous close friends, co-workers, and clients. Jerry was born in Munich, Germany on January 18, 1964 and grew up in Henrietta. He graduated from Sperry High School (1982), the University of Notre Dame (1986) and the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School (1989) where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree. He was a partner at Forsyth, Howe, O'Dwyer, Kalb, and Murphy where he spent hi...[more]

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ntire 26-year legal career, and was a member of the Monroe County and New York State Bar Associations. Jerry played saxophone in the famed University of Notre Dame marching band. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout and he served in leadership positions for his son's Cub Scout pack and Boy Scout troop. He was actively involved at Holy Cross Church where he was a member of the Parish Council. Jerry was a triathlete who especially loved and excelled at swimming. He also enjoyed skiing, hiking and socializing with Bonnie. Special thanks to Jennifer Serventi and her colleagues at Dr. Nimish Mohile's office for their dedicated care of Jerry. Family and friends may call at Bartolomeo and Perotto Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester, NY 14626 on November 9th from 7-9 pm and on November 10th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Jerry's funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 11th at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612. In lieu of flowers, the family would very much appreciate donations in Jerry's memory to either: Adding Candles for a Cure, PO Box 10717, Rochester, NY 14610 (online contributions: www.addingcandles.com) or Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612.