Staten Islanders gather to say goodbye to a former Congressman. 

Jack Murphy passed away on Memorial Day at Richmond University Medical Center. 

Murphy was a highly decorated veteran, and served as the borough's congressman from 1963 to 1981. 

The wake for the long time Democrat was held Thursday at Harmon Funeral Home, where family, party members and others remembered his legacy. 

It continues Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.