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JOHN ANTHONY DOOLEY, SR.
John Anthony Dooley, Sr., 68, entered eternal life Saturday, October 22, 2011, at his home in Fairfax, VA, after a long battle with cancer. Born August 14, 1943, in Richmond, VA, to John W. and Mary W. Dooley, he was raised in Manhattan. He graduated from Regis High School and Manhattan College and received a PhD in History from Columbia University. He served with the U.S. Department of State for 38 years, including a post as Vice Consul in Edinburgh and an assignment to the Vatican Desk in Washington. Later he became an expert in nuclear energy policy, traveling extensively as a senior U.S. negotiator on numerous international agreements. He was a lifelong student of philosophy and a classical music enthusiast, but most of all he treasured spending time with his family, especially at their second home in Hilton Head, SC. Survivors include his beloved wife of 38 years, Melanie I.; four adoring children: John A., Jr. (Danielle), Noel D. Adams (Christopher), Ann Marie (Andrew), and Daniel C. (Alison); four grandchildren: John A. III and Catherine E. Dooley, and Eleanor M. and Claire E. Adams; and three brothers and two sisters. Family will receive visitors between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 28, at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Ave. W., Vienna, VA. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 29, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown, the family's parish of more than 30 years.
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Dean Rust
October 28, 2011
John was one of the smartest yet humblest persons I've ever met. We worked closely on nuclear issues during the 1980s and 1990s- John in State and me in the Arms Control Agency. I had the highest respect for his intelligence and fairness. And his grasp of substance and process were second to none. Dealing with John was a pleasure - you learned a lot and often went away smiling from some new absurdity that John had discovered within the realm of nuclear politics. He represented the best in public service and was a valued colleague. I offer my sincere sympathy to the family.
Joseph Brienza
October 27, 2011
Condolence to the family of John Anthony Dooley Sr.and prayers from the Brothers Community at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey for the repose John Anthony Dooley's soul and for the comfort of his family at this time of loss.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
October 25, 2011
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
October 25, 2011
To The Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I used to live next door to the family on Howell Avenue.
Annette Howard
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