Joseph Murphy Legacy Fund
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Joseph Raymond Murphy loved life! He loved people, loved to have fun and was a caring and compassionate father to his precious son and daughter, Finnegan (8) and Ella (6).
When Joe died unexpectedly at the age of 40, it was without a substantial life insurance policy due to his 20 year battle with Crohn's Disease-- a "pre-existing condition."
Joe was an advocate for values-based education and it was his plan to have Finnegan and Ella attend a Catholic Prep High School and college. That's what this GoFundMe account has been set-up to accomplish.
A foundation board is being established to guide Finnegan and Ella's educational career to include not only tuition but other enriching educational experiences like science and art summer camps, study abroad experiences and special instruction or tutoring, if necessary.
Joe knew and touched so many people. From his hometown Liverpool, NY on various competitive swim teams, to his beloved St. Bonaventure University. Joe was a scholarship swimmer there and a member of the 1999 Atlantic 10 Championship team, and an All American.
He had a special charism and sincerity that made everyone feel like they were singularly the most important person to him. That is a rare quality few people possess, but Joe really did care about people!
Aside from his family, Joe had a successful career in banking, most recently at Key Bank in Buffalo, NY as a Relationship Manager Vice President. He also donated his time to several not-for-profit organizations as a volunteer board member: Camp Good Days, Peaceprints of WNY and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.
Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.
When Joe died unexpectedly at the age of 40, it was without a substantial life insurance policy due to his 20 year battle with Crohn's Disease-- a "pre-existing condition."
Joe was an advocate for values-based education and it was his plan to have Finnegan and Ella attend a Catholic Prep High School and college. That's what this GoFundMe account has been set-up to accomplish.
A foundation board is being established to guide Finnegan and Ella's educational career to include not only tuition but other enriching educational experiences like science and art summer camps, study abroad experiences and special instruction or tutoring, if necessary.
Joe knew and touched so many people. From his hometown Liverpool, NY on various competitive swim teams, to his beloved St. Bonaventure University. Joe was a scholarship swimmer there and a member of the 1999 Atlantic 10 Championship team, and an All American.
He had a special charism and sincerity that made everyone feel like they were singularly the most important person to him. That is a rare quality few people possess, but Joe really did care about people!
Aside from his family, Joe had a successful career in banking, most recently at Key Bank in Buffalo, NY as a Relationship Manager Vice President. He also donated his time to several not-for-profit organizations as a volunteer board member: Camp Good Days, Peaceprints of WNY and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.
Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.
Fundraising team: Team Murphy (3)
Karen Murphy
Organizer
Buffalo, NY
Tania Castillo
Team member
Chuck Murphy
Team member
