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Patrick Doherty Obituary
Patrick D. Doherty, a 47 year area resident, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at his home. He was 65.
The son of the late Daniel Doherty and Mary Scollan Doherty, he was born on July 22, 1942 in New York City. He was a retired Trooper for the New York State Police Troop F in Nyack. He was also a member of the Retired Troopers of New York State and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Kane Doherty of Fort Montgomery; son, Lee Steinmetz and his wife, Patty of Fort Montgomery; daughter, Kelly Halvorsen and her husband, Bryan of Newburgh; brothers, Daniel Doherty of Carmel, James Doherty of Stormville, Thomas and John Doherty, both of Carolina Shores, NC; sisters, Margaret Gonzalez of N.Y.C. and Mary Failla of Campbell Hall; three grandchildren, Cortney, Amanda, and Lee; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Doherty.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 10, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main Street, Highland Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 11, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, with Rev. Jack Arlotta officiating. Interment will follow in Eagle Valley Cemetery in the Town of Highlands.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.
Funeral arrangements were made by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, Highland Falls. 845-446-2868.
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Memories and Condolences
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Patty & Roger Reynolds
July 10, 2008
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.
Bill Mahoney
July 10, 2008
The Doherty Family,
Pat was a gentle PIPC cop who always gave me a smile over more than 30 years and beer or two every so often. He always had something nice to tell you about someone! He'll be missed by many friends. God Keep You boyho!
Ralph Archambault
July 10, 2008
Patrick Doherty family
Sorry to hear about Pat I worked with Pat on the Palisades Parkway and the New York State Police. Many concolences
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Raymond Brown
July 10, 2008
Bev,
Pat has been a very good friend for many, many years. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. My condolences go out to all of his extended family.
Robert Matthews
July 10, 2008
Pat you are remembered as a kind and gentle soul, in your work and life. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Robert Matthews Retired NYSP Goshen, NY<
George & Shirley Holshek
July 10, 2008
To the Doherty family; I worked with Pat many years on the Parkway Police and also with the State Police. He was a great person and a good friend. I will miss the good times & conversations we had shared. My deepest sympathy to all the family. May he rest in peace.
Elizabeth and Barry
July 10, 2008
Dear Kelly and family.
We are praying that the peace of God will keep you in your time of sorrow. May it comfort you to remember that your friends are praying for you.
Christopher Elg
July 10, 2008
To the Family of Trooper Pat Doherty -
I had the pleasure of working with Pat when I was a young Trooper at SP Palisades. I have many fond memories and learned much from Pat. He was fair and always willing to help. I enjoyed visiting with him many times at the hardware store in Highland Falls after he retired. May he rest in peace! God Bless!
John P Bult
July 10, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
William Nickel
July 9, 2008
Dear Doherty Family,
I patrolled with Pat for many years with the Parkway Police and the State Police he was special friend, and a number one Trooper.
My condolence
Retired Trooper
Bill Nickel
Claire Mulcahy
July 9, 2008
Pat was a very special guy who always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. We were Troopers together back in the 80's., and he was a great guy to work with. He was a gentle man, and always a gentleman. May the Good Lord hold him in the hollow of his Hand.
cynthia finkelstein
July 9, 2008
Dear Beverly, Kelly, Bryan and Family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Pat. May his beautiful memory always live on in your hearts.
Lorenzo Sisk
July 9, 2008
Doherty Family, I'm going to miss our conversations with Pat, about our days at Bear Mountian State Park. My deepest sympathy to you all. I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless!
JOHN WIEGERT
July 9, 2008
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF TPR PAT DOHERTY.
I WORKED WITH PAT AT SP PALISADES. HE COULD ALWAYS BE COUNTED ON TO HELP OTHERS. HE ALSO WORKED TO MAKE THE ANNUAL "TOY BOWL" A SUCCESS EACH YEAR.
R.I.P. PAT
David, Vicki Halvorsen & family
July 9, 2008
Bev, Bryan, Kelly and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May god be with you through this tough time. Just know that you will always have an angel watching over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through your time of sorrow.
Ed and Char Geisenheimer
July 9, 2008
Bev, we are deeply saddened to hear of Pat's passing. We have many fond memories of the time we spent with you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fred & Linda Gunn
July 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jo Marie (Bearzi) Ziegler
July 9, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie & Kevin Armstrong
July 9, 2008
Dear Bev & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Pat was a great man. Also has something funny to say when you would see him around town. May your memories keep him forever in your hearts.
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