James J. "Chief" Murphy, 79 years, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem.  He was the husband of Theresa (Martin) Murphy for 61 years last August.  Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late James and Virginia (Mayer) Murphy.

He worked at the former Schaefer and Stroh Breweries in Fogelsville for 45 years in various jobs.  James was a member of the Lehigh Valley Senior Center and the former Schaefer Bowling League.  He enjoyed working out at LA Fitness in Allentown and loved to play in Texas Hold'em Tournaments.  James was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors: wife, daughters: Dana, wife of Artie Pfeiffer of Bellmore, NY, Veronica, wife of Phil DeAngelis of Quakertown, Virginia Horvath of Iowa, and Kelly Murphy of Whitehall, sister Veronica of FL, grandchildren: Richard, Jimmy, Philip and Theresa, great grandson, Tanner, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson Justin.

Services: 11 AM, Saturday, January 17, at Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., 1018 Church St., Fogelsville. Visitation, Friday, January 16 from 6:30 to 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Jordan Lutheran Cemetery in Orefield.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospice House, 2455 Black River Rd., Bethlehem, 18015.