MANNING – Joseph Thomas Doherty Jr., 73, passed away on July 20, 2010 at his home.
Born March 29, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph Thomas Doherty Sr. and the late Blanche Claire Morgan Doherty. He was a retired heating and air conditioning technician for the United States Government; a United States Army veteran; a United States Air Force veteran; and a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, where he served as K of C Coordinator and Sacristan. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and the VFW.
Surviving are three sisters, Barbara E. Murphy of Newton, MA, Blanche C. Curtin and her husband James of Moody, Maine, and Elizabeth Duddy and her husband James of McNeal Arizona; three nieces, Kathleen Dow, Stephanie Pilkington, and Monica McArdle; three nephews, Timothy Curtin, Kevin Murphy, and Brian Duddy; and a number of great nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother-in-law, James Murphy.
Funeral services were held in Newton, Massachusetts.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, c/o St. Mary Parish Center, P. O. Box 1110, Summerton, SC 29148.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, was in charge of local arrangements. (803) 435-2179
www.stephensfuneralhome.org
CONDOLENCES
With loving thoughts of you - my only brother. Your youngest sister - remembering all the good times growing up. I have always loved you and will always keep you in my prayers as I have always done. Betty
From: Betty
Brother Knight you will be missed. Your journey here on earth is over. Have a wonderful journey to the House of our LORD AND SAVIOR.May Eternal rest grant unto you O Lord and may your soul and the souls of all the faithfull departed rest in peace amen.
From: Jack M. Schmit
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to Joe's family. The top picture of Joe was taken at our 50th anniversary party on 2 July and Joe had a great time. He will be missed at our church. Feel sure he is with his Lord and living the promised life after death. Our prayers are with his family and may Joe rest in peace.
From: LeRoy and Mary Lou Carter
Dear Joe, you will be in our thoughts and prayers forever. May God be with you. Love, Blanche & Jim
From: Blanche & Jim Curtin
Joe will forever be in my memory. He was a great Knight that will be missed by his council, assembly and the hearts of Knights of Columbus members everywhere. God Bless Joe! I will miss you greatly.
From: Chris Hilditch
Dear Joe,
To a great brother with the warmest heart and a wonderful smile for everyone. I shall miss you forever.
love your sister Ellen
From: Barbara Ellen Murphy
Dear Uncle Joe,
You were my favorite uncle and I always enjoyed hearing your voice on the phone. I hope you are peace and having a good conversation with my father. You will be missed.
love Kathleen, Alicia & James
From: Kathleen E. Dow and Alicia & James
Uncle Joe, you are in our thoughts and prayers, as are your family and friends.
