Joseph "Joe" Francis Brophy
July 15, 1939 ~ January 27, 2021
Joe Brophy was born July 15, 1939 and passed away January 27, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. He was born in Queens (Elmhurst), New York to Joseph and Mary Dooley Brophy.
He graduated from St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn, New York and later St. John’s University with an English degree. After graduating from St. John’s University, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. Joe was a very proud Marine.
Joe worked in the publishing industry from 1967 to 2020. Joe spent forty-one years with W. H. Sadlier Inc. in New York and Dallas. He loved working with Catholic schools and boasted about “selling salvation”. His friendships with principals, pastors, teachers and co-workers brought great joy to his life.
Joe met Anne Mulqueen at a Halloween party in New York City. He married the love of his life on July 2, 1966. They began their family in New York City and Long Island, NY. They were able to maintain friendships with their lifelong friends from New York, even after moving to Richardson, Texas in 1974. Joe and Anne became involved in their children’s schools at St. Paul the Apostle School, Jesuit Prep, and Ursuline Academy. He loved coaching his kids in basketball and baseball, and being an ardent supporter of their various sporting and extracurricular activities.
In 2000, Joe became involved in the Irish American Society. He later became the President of the ISA, and, since then he and Anne have enjoyed the many friendships that they have formed and supporting the ISA and promoting its causes. One of his favorite memories was riding down Greenville Ave. in a convertible during the St. Patrick’s Day parade. He enjoyed his weekly luncheons and celebrating at Trinity Hall with his fellow members, and his trips to Ireland with family and friends.
Joe loved life, his family, his friends and was devoutly committed to the Catholic church and his faith. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf, a nice pint of Smithwick’s, a fine Brunello and his go to vodka on the rocks, which he particularly enjoyed while grilling (burning) a hamburger or steak in his backyard over his charcoal grill.
Preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Moya Brophy Gowing. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Anne Mulqueen Brophy, his three sons, Joe, Michael and Kevin, his daughter, Christina, grand children, nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends.
Restland in Dallas, Texas...RFH
July 15, 1939 ~ January 27, 2021
Joe Brophy was born July 15, 1939 and passed away January 27, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. He was born in Queens (Elmhurst), New York to Joseph and Mary Dooley Brophy.
He graduated from St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn, New York and later St. John’s University with an English degree. After graduating from St. John’s University, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. Joe was a very proud Marine.
Joe worked in the publishing industry from 1967 to 2020. Joe spent forty-one years with W. H. Sadlier Inc. in New York and Dallas. He loved working with Catholic schools and boasted about “selling salvation”. His friendships with principals, pastors, teachers and co-workers brought great joy to his life.
Joe met Anne Mulqueen at a Halloween party in New York City. He married the love of his life on July 2, 1966. They began their family in New York City and Long Island, NY. They were able to maintain friendships with their lifelong friends from New York, even after moving to Richardson, Texas in 1974. Joe and Anne became involved in their children’s schools at St. Paul the Apostle School, Jesuit Prep, and Ursuline Academy. He loved coaching his kids in basketball and baseball, and being an ardent supporter of their various sporting and extracurricular activities.
In 2000, Joe became involved in the Irish American Society. He later became the President of the ISA, and, since then he and Anne have enjoyed the many friendships that they have formed and supporting the ISA and promoting its causes. One of his favorite memories was riding down Greenville Ave. in a convertible during the St. Patrick’s Day parade. He enjoyed his weekly luncheons and celebrating at Trinity Hall with his fellow members, and his trips to Ireland with family and friends.
Joe loved life, his family, his friends and was devoutly committed to the Catholic church and his faith. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf, a nice pint of Smithwick’s, a fine Brunello and his go to vodka on the rocks, which he particularly enjoyed while grilling (burning) a hamburger or steak in his backyard over his charcoal grill.
Preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Moya Brophy Gowing. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Anne Mulqueen Brophy, his three sons, Joe, Michael and Kevin, his daughter, Christina, grand children, nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends.
Restland in Dallas, Texas...RFH
Joseph "Joe" Francis Brophy
July 15, 1939 ~ January 27, 2021
Joe Brophy was born July 15, 1939 and passed away January 27, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. He was born in Queens (Elmhurst), New York to Joseph and Mary Dooley Brophy.
He graduated from St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn, New York and later St. John’s University with an English degree. After graduating from St. John’s University, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. Joe was a very proud Marine.
Joe worked in the publishing industry from 1967 to 2020. Joe spent forty-one years with W. H. Sadlier Inc. in New York and Dallas. He loved working with Catholic schools and boasted about “selling salvation”. His friendships with principals, pastors, teachers and co-workers brought great joy to his life.
Joe met Anne Mulqueen at a Halloween party in New York City. He married the love of his life on July 2, 1966. They began their family in New York City and Long Island, NY. They were able to maintain friendships with their lifelong friends from New York, even after moving to Richardson, Texas in 1974. Joe and Anne became involved in their children’s schools at St. Paul the Apostle School, Jesuit Prep, and Ursuline Academy. He loved coaching his kids in basketball and baseball, and being an ardent supporter of their various sporting and extracurricular activities.
In 2000, Joe became involved in the Irish American Society. He later became the President of the ISA, and, since then he and Anne have enjoyed the many friendships that they have formed and supporting the ISA and promoting its causes. One of his favorite memories was riding down Greenville Ave. in a convertible during the St. Patrick’s Day parade. He enjoyed his weekly luncheons and celebrating at Trinity Hall with his fellow members, and his trips to Ireland with family and friends.
Joe loved life, his family, his friends and was devoutly committed to the Catholic church and his faith. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf, a nice pint of Smithwick’s, a fine Brunello and his go to vodka on the rocks, which he particularly enjoyed while grilling (burning) a hamburger or steak in his backyard over his charcoal grill.
Preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Moya Brophy Gowing. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Anne Mulqueen Brophy, his three sons, Joe, Michael and Kevin, his daughter, Christina, grand children, nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends.
Restland in Dallas, Texas...RFH
July 15, 1939 ~ January 27, 2021
Joe Brophy was born July 15, 1939 and passed away January 27, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. He was born in Queens (Elmhurst), New York to Joseph and Mary Dooley Brophy.
He graduated from St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn, New York and later St. John’s University with an English degree. After graduating from St. John’s University, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. Joe was a very proud Marine.
Joe worked in the publishing industry from 1967 to 2020. Joe spent forty-one years with W. H. Sadlier Inc. in New York and Dallas. He loved working with Catholic schools and boasted about “selling salvation”. His friendships with principals, pastors, teachers and co-workers brought great joy to his life.
Joe met Anne Mulqueen at a Halloween party in New York City. He married the love of his life on July 2, 1966. They began their family in New York City and Long Island, NY. They were able to maintain friendships with their lifelong friends from New York, even after moving to Richardson, Texas in 1974. Joe and Anne became involved in their children’s schools at St. Paul the Apostle School, Jesuit Prep, and Ursuline Academy. He loved coaching his kids in basketball and baseball, and being an ardent supporter of their various sporting and extracurricular activities.
In 2000, Joe became involved in the Irish American Society. He later became the President of the ISA, and, since then he and Anne have enjoyed the many friendships that they have formed and supporting the ISA and promoting its causes. One of his favorite memories was riding down Greenville Ave. in a convertible during the St. Patrick’s Day parade. He enjoyed his weekly luncheons and celebrating at Trinity Hall with his fellow members, and his trips to Ireland with family and friends.
Joe loved life, his family, his friends and was devoutly committed to the Catholic church and his faith. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf, a nice pint of Smithwick’s, a fine Brunello and his go to vodka on the rocks, which he particularly enjoyed while grilling (burning) a hamburger or steak in his backyard over his charcoal grill.
Preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Moya Brophy Gowing. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Anne Mulqueen Brophy, his three sons, Joe, Michael and Kevin, his daughter, Christina, grand children, nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends.
Restland in Dallas, Texas...RFH
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