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John Doherty Obituary
Neptune - John J. Doherty 71 of Neptune died Saturday December 8th at Jersey Shore Medical Center, after 33 yrs John retired as manager of Sears Department store in Ocean Township. After his retirement, he worked 10 yrs in sales for Lowes. He was predeceased by his parents John P. and Margaret Doherty, a son Kevin J. Doherty, brother Charles Doherty as well as his surrogate parents Louis and Rose Guida.
John is survived by his loving wife Joann Doherty and four children Matthew and his wife Nicole of Marlboro, Lori and her Partner Toniann Farinella of Howell, daughter Jill
and her husband Mike Prindeville of Neptune, daughter Patty and Domenick Luongo of Brick. John leaves to cherish his memories seven grandchildren Kevin,Charlee,Matt,Grace,Alexis,Domenick and Anthony, also survived by his twin brother Joseph Doherty and his wife Mary of Point Pleasant and his brother Peter of Florida as well as one sister Marian and her husband Renee Nadeau of Toms River and many loving nieces , Nephews grand nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be December 11, 2018 at the Francioni, Taylor & Lopez Funeral Home 1200 10th ave Neptune from 2-4 and 7-9, a mass of Christian burial will be on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Church of the Ascension in Bradley Beach at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at St. Annes Cemetery in Wall Township.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Doherty
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Gerri Popkin
December 5, 2022
We grieve with you all. Gone far too soon, John leaving means God wants the best. Bless you, friends always, Gerri.
Joann Doherty
December 4, 2022
Dear John,
This Thursday marks year number 4 since you left us. I think of that night always and remember asking you to help me lift you up from the floor after falling out of bed. I never thought that would be the last time I spoke to you although you never spoke back to me , you did get up. It is so very hard not having you here .You are so greatly missed by your family and friends. Please send me a sign that you are near. Love you Always and Forever, Joann
Gerri Popkin
December 4, 2020
Thinking of you all with love, Gerri
JOANN DOHERTY
December 4, 2020
John, as I sit here today and think that you will be gone 2 years on Dec.8th ,I cannot believe the emptiness I have inside my breaking heart. I miss you so very much. Please watch over all of us. Until we are together again
Love you Always and Forever. Joann
Dan Gannon
December 5, 2019
Hi my friend just want you to know I miss you at church n our little talks your in my prayers. I know I did not know you for that long but there was something special about you that made me feel good talking to you so I thank you my friend. God Bless
Joann Doherty
December 4, 2019
I can't believe that you will be gone a year on December 8th. It has been a roller coaster ride for me and I miss you everyday. I think you might be tried of my calls for you to give me a sign that you are near but I will not stop. I love you and talk to you daily. Until we meet again. Love Always and Forever. Joann
Donna (Karam) Reinhart
February 27, 2019
I'm am so sorry to hear about John's death. My deepest condolences to his family
Lori Cummins
January 13, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Doherty was always a kind man, always put a smile on my face . My heart and thoughts go out to your family.
Rest in Peace, hope heaven has a million Christmas displays for you to enjoy .
Michael Ulisse
December 22, 2018
We were deeply saddened to hear of John's passing and we offer our most heartfelt condolences. We really enjoyed being in Johns company. I remember fondly all those visits to Bradley Beach when I was a kid and how much fun we had. John always made us laugh and also encouraged us to study hard in school. He touched many lives!
Love,
Michael and Patricia Ulisse and Family
Joann Doherty
December 14, 2018
John, you will always be in my heart and mind. We shared 55 years together starting in high school ,then 48 1/2 years married .We had many roller coaster rides throughout our lives but the love and respect that we had for each other never ceased. I will miss you Always and Forever.
Until we meet again I Love You.
Joann
Lori Doherty
December 14, 2018
Dad, You were the greatest role model. The way you lived your life, raised your family, showed unconditional love towards everyone is something I will hold in my heart forever. I am so proud of your legacy and of all of the lives that you have touched. I am still in disbelief of the hundreds of lives you had an impact on. I will always cherish all of the stories and simple ways you left an impact on each of these lives. I am so pleased that I was able to share you, my dad, with the world. You will always be in my heart, thoughts, and now my forever guardian angel. Please watch over all of us. Especially Mommy and Charlee. You were best friends to both of them. Now they have each other. You can never be replaced. But together as a family we will get through this. May you Rest In Peace. I am forever grateful that I had you as my Dad. Until we meet again....bye, bye, bye
Love forever,
Lori
Wendy May
December 12, 2018
Many times I can remember saying hello to a man with a smile a man who was always working a true gentleman yes it was John. He would stop in at my mother work in Seaview Square Mall and enjoy his small reward of a free sample of Fanny Farmers candy. Knowing him and his family was a honor as John was a role model to many young people in Bradley Beach. To his family be proud of him for he lived by the great works of the church and was always ready to help. Rest now my brother job well done faithful and wise servent.
David Halliday
December 11, 2018
John was a man I knew only from the golf course. You can learn a lot about a person when you golf with them. Their temperment, sense of humor, and the quality of their character. John was wonderful. Never disappointed with a bad score, always smiling and never in a bad mood. I once saw him take a couple of hundred strokes, ok, not Jack Nicklaus. But he persevered. He threw out that score, called it a practice round and moved onwards. We would often talk politics and tell jokes. Mostly joking about his twin brother Joe. One was older, one was smarter, one better looking, one was etc, etc. What I take away from knowing John is this. He was a beautiful man. He loved his family and friends. He was a stand up guy and I was proud to know him. He will be missed. I know how much he loved the Christmas season and decorating his home. That was his way of showing his love to friends and neighbors and his family. He would always go on about how everyone would pitch in to help decorate his house. He was a lovely man. You will be missed, John.
Dave
Terry Cella
December 11, 2018
To the Doherty Family John was the sweetest and one of the nicest men you could know. We were the bookends of the block and he was loved by all. We are going to miss his Holiday display Thanksgiving lighting now next year we will have to look up in the heavens for it ! He is going to be truly missed! Love to all the family Terry and Richie Cella ,Calabash NC
Tamara DeLorenzo
December 11, 2018
John was such a kind, funny man. His warm smile will be missed! Praying for his family through this difficult time of separation. Sorry for your loss, heaven has gained another angel!
Louis Mueller
December 11, 2018
Words can't express how I'm feeling right now. I started to work in the Catalog Department for John at Sears in 1973, I was only 17 years old and John was my first boss. Later, I worked for John in the Men's Department where we continued with our friendship in and out of work. John and I would plan to have the same day off from work so we could work on remodeling his and Joanne's first house. John was the big brother that I never had and I will always have those memories of the good times that I spend with John and his family.
December 10, 2018
sorry to hearof John's passing.Great guy. kevin Coyle of lowes
December 10, 2018
Sorry to hear of john' s passing. Great guy. kevin Coyle of Lowes.
Employees of Lowes 1548
December 10, 2018
Our Deepest sympathy to the Doherty family. John was a wonderful man and a great person to work with. He will be deeply missed.
Employees of Lowes 1548
December 10, 2018
Our Deepest sympathy to the Doherty family. John was a great man and a wonderful person to work with. He will be deeply missed.
Rex Clay
December 10, 2018
There are few persons I have meet nicer than John or better I'll miss you John, I hope one day we will meet again Rex
Fred Curry
December 10, 2018
John, Joann, remember our time at Sears and the many nights of Bowling. Great memories of you guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Bob Hartung
December 10, 2018
It was a great pleasure to have known and worked with John during my tenure at Sears. He was a wonderful person. Many fond memories of our time together. God speed.
Peace...
Gerri Popkin
December 10, 2018
Kind, funny, hard- working, friend: just four of many words to describe John. Have many happy, cherished memories of being neighbors, raising our kids together, and sharing good times with our extended families. Rest In Peace, John, you leave a lovely legacy in your family. Thanks for your and Joann's friendship. With love and sympathy, Gerri C. Popkin, Red Bank.
Dolores Kaplan
December 10, 2018
Lori,
I know how hard this is for you and your family.
Your father's love for you has always shown through.
He was such a good manager when I worked for him and he taught me much.
Linda Caines
December 10, 2018
Lori and family.... so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a sweet sweet spirit. It was a pleasure to have known him. Will always remember his kindness and that smile. May God grant u peace and comfort in the days ahead.
December 10, 2018
Dear family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. May the love and peace from God sustain and comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. 2 Thessalonian 2:16,17
Daniel Gannon
December 10, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
florence brown
December 10, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. John was an amazing boss. It was an honor working for you. Joanne my heart goes out to you. Will keep you in my prayers.
Lisa DeSimone
December 10, 2018
Joann, Matt, Lori , Jill and Patty. I am so sorry for your loss, John was a very special person. I could always count on him to make me laugh, Hold on to those memories. Love to all
linda lane
December 10, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss, the world has lost such an amazing man. Praying for strength for all of you, to get through this difficult time.
Matie Iuzzolino
December 10, 2018
Lots of nice memories at freehold sears will be missed
Lavern Ramsey-Bell
December 10, 2018
laurie sorry for loss, what a great man he was but god only takes the best.He will be miss.
Marie Iuzzolino
December 10, 2018
You will be missed sear crew freehold nj
Marie Iuzzolino
December 10, 2018
Lori so sorry to hear the passing of your dad have so many nice sear 1204 freehold memories god bless marie vee tobia louise camile madeline kevin sear crew
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