Tim grew up on the Peninsula, attending St. Charles, and Serra High School ('82). Tim and his wife Helen have three children, James (Serra '09), Max (Serra '11) both of whom are in college and Lauren is heading in to high school in the fall. The family returned to San Mateo in 2002 after 10 years in London, where they were active at St. Benedict's Catholic Abbey & School. Max and James were confirmed at St. Bart's, and Lauren has been active in the St. Bart's choir. Tim’s dad, Mike Murphy, previously served on the Parish Council.