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Ronny Dougherty Obituary
Ronny was born in New Jersey but grew up to call Warwick, N.Y. his home. He was a 1976 graduate of Warwick Valley High School where he excelled in the sports of swimming and football. In 1977 he joined the US Army serving in Germany for three years active and three years reserve duty. He met his loving and devoted wife, Debra, 21 years ago and since then began a family.
He is survived by: his wife Debra; daughters, Lisa and Corrinth; son, Christopher of Huguenot; mother, Raea Dougherty; brother, Russell Dougherty his wife, Dolores; son, Kevin of Warwick; sister, Raea Kober her husband, Sean; her stepchildren, John & Kelsey Kober of Pine Bush; and a niece, Cassandra, and her husband, Joseph, Rizzo of Matamoras, Pa. A son, Aaron, and a brother, Donald Dougherty, predeceased him.
His gentle heart, shining eyes and Cheshire grin will be missed by all. His family would like to thank the staff of Westchester Medical Center and Orange Regional Rehabilitation Center for their compassion and care for Ronald over the last several weeks.
Friends may call at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave, Warwick on Wednesday, November 28 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 29 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Father Kevin Gallagher will be officiating. A military burial will follow at the Orange County Veterans Cemetery in Goshen.
Memorial contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., PO Box 7, E. Syracuse, NY 13057
Arrangements are under the direction of Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick. For further information, directions or to send an online condolence, see www.lsvpmemorialhome.com 845-986-4331
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronny Dougherty
Rob Phillips
December 3, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Dougherty family. I remember Ronny as fun-loving, good looking and always smiling. My brother and I used to visit Ronny, Rhea and Russell whenever we came back to Bellvale. Ronny always had that mischevious glint in his eye and he was fun to be around. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Margaret Giglio
November 29, 2007
Mrs. Dougherty,
I don't know if you remember me or not but I was a student at Chester High School when you subbed there. My name is Margaret Oakes, I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family. When I was much younger I had a boyfriend who was a good friend of Ronnys' so I saw him often, He was always in an upbeat mood and very nice to me. I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you at this sad time. My prayers to you and the family. May God Bless you always.
Denice DiDomenico
November 27, 2007
Raea, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You are in my prayers
Robert Porter
November 27, 2007
Raea & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Of the thousands of students I came in contact with in my 42 years of teaching, Ronnie has always been a bright spot in my memory.
Kim Ranich
November 27, 2007
Deb, My heart hurts for you and your family. I remember all the great laughs we had w/Ruthie.
Blessings to you all...Kim from H&R
Bill Croke
November 27, 2007
Please accept my condolences. I have many great memories of hanging out with Ronny, Russell and all the Dougherty's in Bellvale. Best wishes, Bill Croke.
Bernice Williams
November 26, 2007
Deb - Gary and I are so sorry to hear about Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need a shoulder, please call me. Bernice
Del-n-Sue Benjamin
November 26, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Gloria & Humberto Gonzalez
November 26, 2007
Raea, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
We are so sorry for your lost, please accept our deepest sympathies.
Krista Cappiella
November 26, 2007
Deb, Chris, Lisa and Corrinth, you are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please call
The Grennille's
November 26, 2007
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Stephen & Marilyn Doty
November 26, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Jerry & Tina Redner
November 26, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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