John T. Murphy, 50.

WORCESTER John T. Murphy, 50, died peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2011 at his home in N. Fort Myers, FL with his wife, Lanna Belohlavek, by his side. John was the former husband and dear friend of Barbara S. Liftman and loving father of Jacob A. Murphy, both of Worcester.

In addition to his wife and son, he leaves a step-son, Jeremiah Belohlavek, who he adored. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Clarence J. and Eleanor A. (Getter) Murphy. He is survived by two brothers, Thomas of Fairfax, Virginia and Michael of Auburn, MA and their spouses, nieces and nephews, and many friends.

John was born in Webster, MA and was raised in Thompson, CT, Webster and Dudley. He also lived in Arizona, California, Worcester, Yarmouth Port and Florida. He...