James Joseph Murdoch
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James Joseph Murdoch Born: June 6, 1943 Died: March 8, 2022 James Joseph Murdoch of Mesa, Arizona transitioned peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Jim was born June 6, 1943 to the late James MacPherson and Mary Clare (Hughes) Murdoch. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Catherine Anne (Miller), his adoring children, Richard (Shireen Behzadi) Johnson, David (Joy) Johnson, Stephen Murdoch, Sandra (Camron) Becker, and Scott (Cristy Hill) Murdoch. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren; Lewis Johnson, Andrew (Amanda Mahon) Johnson, Brent Johnson, David (Alyssa Novello) Johnson, Jr., Camron (Mallory Little) Becker, Jr., Annabelle (Zack Hurd) Becker, Elias (Josh Prince) Becker, Maggie Becker, Murdoch Becker, Hannah Murdoch and Brody Murdoch and his great grandchildren; Violet Belle Johnson and Caroline Grace Hurd. He is survived by his siblings; Mary V. (Donald - deceased) Pellizzaro, Barbara Knierim, Jean (Jim) Keeney, Maureen (Ray) Bradford and Michael Murdoch; numerous cousins he was immensely fond of. He is an adoring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Sadly, he is predeceased by his baby brother, Michael David the 1st, and his granddaughter, Brianna Lynn Johnson. Memorial Visitation Sunday, June 5, 12pm to 4pm at Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd Street, Orland Park, IL. Memorial Mass will be Monday, June 6, at 10 am at Saint Mary Catholic church, 19515 115th Avenue, Mokena, IL. Inurnment will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery in Mokena. Funeral info: 708-460-7500.