Thomas J. Murphy (New York politician)

Thomas J. Murphy
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 121st district
In office January 1, 1971 – December 31, 1976
Preceded by	John H. Terry
Succeeded by	William E. Bush
Personal details
Born	(1930-05-25)May 25, 1930 Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Died	January 9, 2025(2025-01-09) (aged 94)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mary Jane Dadey
Children	8
Parent(s)	James and Arlene Murphy

Thomas J. Murphy (May 25, 1930 – January 9, 2025) was an American politician and jurist from the state of New York. He served as a Republican member of the New York State Assembly and a justice of the New York Supreme Court.[1]

Life and career

Murphy was born in Syracuse, New York, on May 25, 1930, the son of James and Arlene Murphy. He graduated from Le Moyne College and Syracuse University College of Law. He married Mary Jane Dadey, and they had eight children. He practiced law, becoming a partner at the firm of Deegan, Murphy, and Dadey.[1]

He was elected as a member of the Onondaga County Legislature in 1965, and re-elected in 1967 and 1969, serving as majority leader from 1968 to 1970. In 1970, he was elected to the New York State Assembly from the Syracuse-based 121st district.[2] He was re-elected twice, and in 1976, he was elected as a justice of the New York Supreme Court. In 1990, he was re-elected to a second term.[1]

Murphy died on January 9, 2025, at the age of 94.[1]

References

1. "Thomas J. Murphy". Syracuse Post Standard. January 13, 2025.
2. The New York Red Book (83rd ed.). 1975. p. 231–232.