John Dunphy's brother, Paul, dies

Paul Dunphy, brother of former BJ reporter and Orange County (California) Register retiree John Dunphy, passed away Oct. 3.

Paul Dunphy

Cincinnati St. Xavier University graduate John, battling esophageal cancer for more than a year, and wife Rebecca Allen flew from their Lakewood, California home to Cincinnati for Paul's funeral.

John's other siblings (and their spouses) are Harry (Verity), Stephen (Mary Elayne), Sister Pat, Maureen Welling (Mike), Peter (Patty), Dennis (Wendy), and Christine Barnett (Mike).
Their father, Harry Dunphy, died in Cincinnati in 2011 at the age of 95. Their mother, Angela Dunphy, predeceased Harry.

Teacher Paul's funeral home web site was filled with tributes from his students at St. Gertrude's in Cincinnati, a Dominican school.

Paul's obituary:
DUNPHY Paul Thomas, devoted husband of Mary (nee

Fugazzi), beloved father to Julie and Katie Tranter (Chris),

and adored grandfather of Alyssa. Loving brother to Harry

(Verity), Stephen (Mary Elayne), Sr. Pat, John (Rebecca),

Maureen Welling (Mike), Peter (Patty), Dennis (Wendy), and

Christine Barnett (Mike). Fun loving uncle to many nieces

and nephews. Dear friend to many. Inspirational teacher to

his students. His passions included family and friends,

teaching, golfing, gardening, and watching THE Ohio State

Buckeyes. Joined the Lord on October 3rd at the age of 63.

Visitation will be held at the St. Gertrude's Parish Center on

October 7th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm; 7630 Shawnee Run Road,

Cincinnati, OH, 45243. Funeral services at St. Gertrude's

Church will be held on October 8th at 9:30 am. In lieu of

flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Gertrude's

School.