Frank A. Doocey

Frank A. Doocey died on September 16, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. He was the beloved husband of Sally Bornn Doocey. They were the parents of Christian Ryan Doocey, Allentown, PA and the parents and in-laws respectively of Michael Bornn and Tiffany Nachman Doocey; and grandparents of Aidan Michael and Rowan Christian Doocey, Gilbert, AZ. Frank was born on June 10, 1952, the youngest of the eight children of the late Frank and Margaret Doocey in Jamaica Estates, NY. In 1955 the family moved to Summit Lawn, Allentown, PA. Frank graduated from the Cathedral School of St. Catherine of Siena, Allentown and Bethlehem Catholic High School as well as Allentown Business College. Years later Frank and Sally married in St. Catherine of Siena Cathedral and their two sons were born in Allentown. In 1981 Frank joined AMETEK and began an almost 30 year career in the aerospace and defense industry. When he joined AMETEK in 1981 he was part of the Aerospace US Gauge Division. In 1984, Frank moved into an inside Sales Administrator role in AMETEK's Sellersville facility, followed by a promotion in 1989 to Regional Sales Manager. In 2000 Frank relocated to Phoenix, AZ where he became the dedicated Account Manager for the Honeywell account, a very important AMETEK account and one which Frank was instrumental in growing. In 2004, Frank was promoted to Director, North American Sales, and he relocated to the Wilmington MA facility. He moved back to Arizona in 2007, and worked out of his home ever since. At the time of his death, Frank was the Sales Director for AMETEK. In his work Frank traveled, not only all over the United States but to various foreign countries including England (the biennial air show), France (the biennial air show), Brazil, Germany, South Korea, and The People's Republic of China. In sum it was said that his attitude was that if things could be improved they should be improved and he would find the way. In that he was a leader. Frank is remembered by the hundreds of people whose lives he touched in his business life, his family life and his personal friendships. His reputation for integrity is legendary. His word was his bond; a secret shared with him was a sacred trust. At the same time, Frank loved fun and had a keen sense of humor. The annual New Year's Day and July 4 parties that he and Sally gave were memorable. Frank was a hunter, a fisherman, camper, and when he and Sally moved to Phoenix they hiked the buttes – with faithful dog along. In Frank's company there was always the likelihood of a good time and laughs. Frank was never idle. He was always looking for and finding a project: renovating a room, a house or yard. He was expert at repairing an automobile. All the time he was having a good time, even if he created lots of dust. He is survived by his sisters and brother: Elizabeth Jane Doocey, NY; Robert Edward Doocey, NY; Joan McCollum, NC; Mary Margaret Guido, PA: Margaret Ann Doocey, NY. He is also survived by 15 nieces and nephews and two grandnieces. He was pre -deceased by his sisters Eileen Frances and Patricia Ann Doocey. A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 24 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Downing Funeral Home, 1002 West Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: 610 867 5841. www.downingfuneralhome.com.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 25 at 10:30 AM at Notre Dame Church, 1861 Catasaqua Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018 (Phone: 610 866 4371) followed immediately by burial at Holy Saviour Cemetery, 1575 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18017. Online condolences can be made at www.downingfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 North Halsted St., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60642-2642. Phone : 312 587 9272. www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org