John F. Murphy III, 88, passed away on May 15, 2026. 

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John F. Murphy, former President and CEO of Northeastern National Bank, now PNC, and Helen (Devine) Murphy. John graduated from Scranton Central High School in 1955 and from the College of the Holy Cross in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. He also attended the New York Institute of Finance. 

Following college, John served in the United States Army Reserve from 1961 to 1966, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 1970 and was formerly a member of the Petroleum Analysts of Boston and the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR). He also served as past president of the Providence Society of Financial Analysts. 

John spent 40 years with Bank of America and its predecessor banks as a Financial Analyst and Portfolio Manager, retiring in 2003 as a Vice President and Financial Advisor. 

A devoted member of Immaculate Conception Church in Cranston, John served on the Parish Council, Building Committee, and Finance Committee, and was an active member of the St. Joseph Men’s Guild, where he served as both President and Treasurer. He was also a member of the Bishop’s Human Life Guild of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence. 

John was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary Louise (Bobay) Murphy. 

He is survived by his son, Dr. John F. Murphy IV and his wife, Dr. Marjorie Murphy; his daughters, Louise F. Murphy and her husband, Jeremy Noessel, and Marie C. Leavitt and her husband, Peter Leavitt; his five grandchildren, Michael Murphy, Christopher Murphy, Laura Murphy, Jacob Leavitt, and James Leavitt; and his sister, Pat Jordan. 

John enjoyed reading, studying World War II history, vacationing with Mary in the Florida Keys, photography, walking, bike riding around Block Island, and a good plate of spaghetti and meatballs with red sauce. In his later years, he especially appreciated the friendship and support of an extraordinary community of neighbors. 

He was known for his quiet sense of humor, love for his wife Mary, faith, and generosity, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Visitation will take place Tuesday, May 26, from 4pm until 7pm in the “WOODLAWN” Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave., Cranston. His funeral will begin at 9am Wednesday, May 27, from the “WOODLAWN” Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Immaculate Conception Church, Cranston. Burial will take place at St. Ann Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are greatly appreciated to Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, 235 Garden Hills Dr., Cranston, RI 02920.

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