William J. Murphy, age 63, a life long resident of Oak Park; devoted son of the late Thomas and Mary nee Burke Murphy; dear cousin and friend of many. Mr. Murphy was and 1967 graduate of Fenwick High School, a 1971 graduate of Loyola University, Chicago, and in the late 1980’s received his masters degree from Rosary College (Dominican University), River Forest. Friends and family will meet at Ascension Church, 808 S. East Ave., Oak Park on Tuesday, August 28th for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.