Name: Visitation for Dr. Joseph C. Dougherty
Start: 2017-01-05T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home

Harlingen - Dr. Joseph C. Dougherty, 82, passed away Sunday January 1, 2017 at his home in Harlingen.

Joseph was born February 13, 1934 in Troy, New York. After graduating from Manhattan College with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology-Chemistry in 1956, Joseph achieved his Medical Doctorate at Cornell University Medical College in 1960. After graduation, Dr. Dougherty completed his internship at Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany, N.Y. and his residency at Bellevue Hospital and Memorial Hospital Center N.Y.

"Dr. D" as he was known, had a passion for patient care and education. His career took him from Montefiore Hospital in Bronx, New York to Bexar County Teaching Hospital and Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, and from there to Scranton State Hospital and Mercy Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania before settling down in Harlingen, Texas as the Medical Director of the Watson W. Wise Memorial Hemodialysis Center, later becoming the Medical Director for the Valley Diagnostic Medical and Surgical Clinic, and completed his medical career in private practice prior to retiring.

While serving members of the community, Dr. Dougherty also served in the United States Army Reserve from 1961-1972 and the United States Air Force Reserve from 1973-1985 before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel and Flight Surgeon.

He is preceded in death by his son William R. Dougherty, daughter Laura E. Dougherty, and daughter Suzanne V. Dougherty. He survived by his wife, Dr. Katherine Barron Dougherty, son Timothy Dougherty, and grandson Brian Arriola, all of Harlingen, TX.

Visitation hours will be held on Thursday January 5, 2017 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, with the family available from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. A Holy Rosary will follow visitation at 6:00pm at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday January 6, 2017 at 10:00am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Larry Klein as the Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the Gentiva Hospice staff, especially James W. Castillo II M.D. Louise Reyes R.N. and Maria Almendarez C.N.A for their commendable care.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations may be made to Loaves and Fishes of Harlingen or the charity of your choice.

You are invited to sign the guestbook or share a memory at www.buckashcraft.com.

Arrangements are with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 710 Ed Carey Dr., Harlingen, Texas 78550, (956) 423-3636.

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Published by Valley Morning Star on Jan. 5, 2017.

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11 Entries

Lillian Garcia

December 29, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful doctor. You are greatly missed.

yvonne smith

May 26, 2018

I worked with Dr. D. AT VBMC , he enjoyed teaching the nursing staff, on lab results, tests, diagnosis. Never too busy to talk, teach. I also worked with his son Bill . MAY they rest in peace. My condolences to the family. MAY God give you strength.

Melba Tehrani-Reyes

March 17, 2017

My deepest condolences to Doc's family. I am saddened by the new of his passing. I truly enjoyed seeing Doc, as we always shared our political view and thoughts about the changing medical field. In my mind I will always remember the picture he had on his wall as we pondered what the artist was thinking when he painted the sea scape. He was my Doc and I will always remember him fondly. Melba Tehrani-Reyes

Lillian Garcia

January 6, 2017

My condolences to his family and friends. He was my doctor for many years and it was a pleasure to have met him and being his patient. God bless his family and comfort them in their time of need.

Teresa Clarkston

January 6, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Daugherty at the Watson Wise Memorial Dialysis Center and then again at the Valley Diagnostic Clinic. He was a wonderful Dr. to both his nurses and his patients. A man with a big heart a hearty laugh. He was a great teacher and if you listened you learned something new on a regular basis. His death is a great loss to his family,friends and the community he served through out his career and he will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Carol Blue-Garcia

January 5, 2017

I have known Dr Dougherty for many years and appreciated his professionalism and his friendship in the workplace. I am very sorry for your loss.

Lenore Ramos

January 5, 2017

So sorry for your losses of the last year. I so enjoyed working with Dr D T Valley Baptist. Lenore Ramos

Rosie Loya

January 5, 2017

Dougherty Family may the Lord bless and console you at this difficult time.
God Bless you Dr. Dougherty and Tim.

Richard & Rosie Loya (former neighbors)

Dolores Shelton

January 5, 2017

My heart breaks for Dr. K. Dougherty and family. I'm sorry for your loss Dr. Dougherty. May he rest in peace and God give you comfort to carry on. Keeping you and family in my prayers.

Donna Cholick

January 5, 2017

Thank you Dr D for all your hard work and service to the Medical Profession at VBMC. Many Condolences to the family.

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