James Joseph Murtagh Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Joseph Murtagh Jr. of Spring Hill, Florida, who passed away on November 14, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Joseph Murtagh Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint James leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Downing Funeral Home (1214 Wendy Ct, Spring Hill, FL 34607). A prayer was held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 at 5:30 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM. A burial was held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at the Florida National Cemetery (6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513).
To honor his life and service, James requested that donations be made to the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation: https://www.nyffburncenter.com.
