John T. (Jack) Murphy of Brick, New Jersey passed away on November 22, 2022, at the age of 91. He will eternally join his father, Thomas, his mother, Dorothy (nee Ryan), and sister, Alice as well as other family members and friends.
He takes with him his quick wit, gift of gab and gentle soul.
Jack leaves behind his devoted wife, Deanna, having just shared their 60th wedding anniversary, their sons Brian and Matthew, his wife Maureen, and grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Jack attended Seton Hall University until his enlistment in the Navy and served aboard the USS Caperton during the Korean War.
He began his long and storied career in public relations and customer service with the National Broadcasting Company in New York City in 1955. During his version of retirement, Jack lent his expertise to countless Jersey Shore shoppers as a wine consultant at Spirit of ’76 Liquors in Manasquan until the age of 89 and was best known for his beloved “Jack’s Picks” wine selections. The family asks that all who benefitted from having known him honor his memory with a toast to him and a wink to the heavens.
Jack lived life on his terms and was a skier of the highest mountains, tickler of the whitest ivories and crooner of the sweetest melodies.
Loved ones and friends are welcome to celebrate his life and reminisce with his family on what would have been Jack’s 92nd birthday, Friday, December 16, 2022, at O’Brien’s Funeral Home at 2028 NJ-35 Wall Township NJ. Calling hours will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with a memorial service on site, beginning at 12:30 pm. Interment to immediately follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery at 1100 W. Chicago Blvd, Sea Girt NJ.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jack’s name to St. Jude’s Children’ Hospital.
To send condolences please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
