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James Dooher Obituary

Dooher, James M., 79 of Boca Raton passed peacefully, August 14, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. 'Jimmy' is survived by his loving wife, Karen T. Dooher of Boca Raton, brother John Dooher of Delray Beach, four children, daughters Kathryn Frederickson of Sarasota, FL and Suzanne Sanzare of Coconut Creek, sons James P. Dooher of Croton-on-Hudson, New York and Daniel Dooher of Atlanta, GA., grandchildren Matthew and Sam Paradise, Ashley Dooher Milburn, Jason and Jake Sanzare, Alexandra Dooher, and the family's latest arrival, great grandson Landon. His extended family includes step-children Kevin Kovar of California and his partner Carre Griffin and their children Joey and Emily; Tina Kovar of Asheville, NC; Joe Kovar (predeceased); step daughter-in-law Melanie Kovar of Wellington and her sons Dylan and Robert; son-in-laws Robert Frederickson and Jeffrey Sanzare; daughter-in-law Erin Dooher; grandson-in-law Marvin Milburn; son Jimmy's partner, Cheri Stafford; sister-in-law Linda Dooher; niece Shannon Dooher Park, her husband Chris Park and their four children; and first wife, Marion Keane of Delray Beach. A native New Yorker, Jimmy was a graduate of Manhattan College (and as such a long suffering - though ever faithful - fan of the Jaspers) where he earned a degree in accounting before accepting a position with IBM in the early 1960s. It was his work with IBM that brought him - and his young family - to Boca Raton in 1969. Beyond his loving family, Jimmy will be remembered and missed by countless friends with whom he shared the simple pleasures of life: card games on the weekends, especially 'Big Bertha' in his later days, bowling a few frames with friends, music and dancing with the love of his life, Karen…but also - and always - conversation. Jimmy was a true 'people' person. So many were drawn to him because he was such a great listener. His door was always open - literally - and not just to his friends, but to the friends of his children as well, so much so that "The Dooher House" became a well-known staging ground in Boca during the seventies and eighties for countless teenage adventures and even a few errant 'schemes.' Kathy and Suzanne and Jimmy and Danny's friends always felt at home with Jimmy; perhaps because he would actually listen to them. In return they would listen back…Chris, Missy, Patty, Peggy, Leslie, Mark, Craig, Chad, Carl, Sherrie, Denise, Veronica…the list goes on and on. So many will miss his easy wit, wry humor, his honest, heartfelt advice...his welcoming way. Many have commented that Jimmy missed his calling in life: that he could have been a great teacher…but then again, for many, he was. There will be a church service in honor of Jimmy on Saturday, August 29th at 2:00pm at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield Beach. The church is located at 380 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked donations be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation. For more info, please go to www.parkinson.org

Published by Sun-Sentinel from Aug. 26 to Aug. 28, 2015.
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It's a rare day, Jimmy D., when a story or memory of you doesn't fill our sails, moving us forward with the certainty that you are still here by our side.

Bob

August 20, 2022

...And Barney too; I bet he was happy to see you again!

bobby

August 20, 2020

Hey Jimmy: Give Little Bit a hug for me...

bobby

August 20, 2020

Tina Kovar

October 4, 2015

To Jim's Family:

I accidentally came across his obituary and in reading it, I was sorry I never met him. Sounds like a great person who left his mark on those with whom he came in contact.
My condolences to all the family and to his numerous and countless friends.

Sincerely,
Jim D. Dooher

James D. Dooher

September 28, 2015

Karen, Kathy, Jimmy, Danny and Suzanne

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure he is up in Heaven and bowling.
Elaine Chriscoe (Boca Raton, Fl.)

Elaine Chriscoe

September 23, 2015

St. James! I will always miss you saying in our conversations & emails that "Life is a bowl of Cheri-Bos." Your humor, movie suggestions, priceless LIFE suggestions as you'd check-in on me & "the kid" (your son Jimmy.) Not enough words to capture how remembered you will be & how lucky I am that life let me cross paths which such a truly special person. So glad you are at peace, but you'll always live on. Do I remember you being quite the comedian the day you were fumbling with the bow-tie in this picture? :) Love you & your family forever as they are all true friends to me for life. I'm going to send you an email to the heavens to check-in. I'll keep it under 10 pages. For now. PEACE! xoxo Cheri-Bo

Cheri Stafford

August 28, 2015

Dearest Karen,
May his memory be Eternal.
Good Strength to you and to all of your family.
Love, the Christakis Family

August 27, 2015

"Uncle Buck" you are missed greatly! I love you and I know you are watching over your family!

Shannon

August 26, 2015

August 26, 2015

August 26, 2015

It can be stressful meeting your future father-in-law for the first time. But that wasn't the case for me after I started dating his first born, Kathryn, back in the early 80s. He was so welcoming that I figured I must be special. But no...it didn't take long to figure out that's how he made everyone feel. As for truly being special? That was Jimmy all the way. With love and affection, Bob

Robert Frederickson

August 26, 2015

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 mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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August 26, 2015

Suzanne Sanzare

August 26, 2015

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