The BLET National Division extends deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brother Jack F. Murphy, 83, who passed away on May 22, 2023. Brother Jack was a member of BLET Division 421 in Buffalo, N.Y. He had over 50 years of consecutive membership in the BLET and over 45 years of engine service with Erie Lackawanna and Conrail. After earning promotion to locomotive engineer, Brother Jack joined the Brotherhood in September of 1970.
Brother Jack served Division 421 for decades as Secretary-Treasurer, Local Chairman, and Legislative Representative. He also represented Division 421 as Delegate to multiple BLE International and BLET National Conventions. Brother Jack also served in a leadership role of the former Eastern Union Meeting Association (EUMA) for many years, helping to plan and host numerous EUMA regional meetings.
“Brother Jack Murphy was a mentor for the generations of Division 421 members who followed him,” BLET National Vice President Jim Louis said. “He taught all of us how working together will make us a stronger organization. Many of us thank him for this mentoring.”
Brother Jack is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pat Murphy, who is a long-time member and former officer of the BLET Auxiliary.
