JOSEPH DOUGHERTY CAPE CANAVERAL Joseph Patrick Dougherty of Cape Canaveral, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2006. Joseph was born October 22, 1923 in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Gonzaga High School and Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He is survived by Marial, his wife of 44 years; three children, 1st Lt. Joseph Patrick Dougherty, Jr. of Merritt Island, Julie Kearney (William) of Orlando, and Celeste Bauer (Bernie) of Fairfax City, VA, and seven grandchildren - Sydney and Joseph Doughtery III, Kate, Kelly and Krissy Kearney, and Brandon and Alyssa Bauer. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary and Catherine Dougherty of Arlington, VA. Joe was in the Marines for four years during World War II. He worked for the Naval Research Lab and the U.S. Navy Department in Washing ton, D.C., as an Electrical Engineer until he retired in 1974 when he moved the family to Cocoa Beach. He then worked for Pan American Airlines as a Radar Engineer for six years and retired for a second time. Joes favorite sport was tennis and he always played to win. He also enjoyed windsurfing and whenever he had the opportunity, he would be off with the children to ski in Austria or Lake Tahoe. He loved to play bridge, was an avid reader and enjoyed exploring the computer for many years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2006, at Church of Our Savior Catholic Church in Cocoa Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o, Church of Our Saviour, 5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931 or to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice. Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by FloridaToday on Feb. 21, 2006.

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Bill

February 15, 2024

I still think of your often.... Thank you for letting me know you so well

Donna Willett

February 23, 2006

Dear Marial,

Bob and I were so sorry to learn of Joe's passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Donna Willett

Theresa (tess) RAgo

February 23, 2006

Dear Marial,I am sorry for your loss of your husband Joe. May God Bless you and comfort you in your days of sorrow. Peace & love,Tess SCC

Sharon Huetteman (Baumgart)

February 21, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about your father Julie and Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I had the pleasure to know your father from my many trips to florida he was a wonderful man. You have so much to be proud of Julie, and remember all the good times you had with your father. God Bless all of you at this difficult time. Love Sharon, Mike, Michael and Danny Huetteman (from Michigan)

Tamara Parker

February 21, 2006

I am sorry to hear about Mr. Dougherty's passing, I know he will be missed.

Bill Kearney

February 21, 2006

The term father-in-law doesn't quite describe our relationship. It was certainly much more. You were always there for me, accepting me and loving me as your own son. I hope that I was able to show you the same respect in return.

I am grateful that you were such a huge part of my life and always felt lucky to be part of your family.

For your influence, I will be forever grateful. You will not be forgotten and will live forever in my heart as Dad.

Your loving son,

Bill

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