Rev. John D. Doherty

DOHERTY, Rev. John D., CSSR 99, a Redemptorist Father, formerly at Mission Church for 30 years, died May 28, 2009 in Saratoga, NY. Born in Everett, MA, he was a son of the late Patrick and Catherine Quigley Doherty. He professed his vows 75 years ago, and served as a Priest for 70 years, assigned in Puerto Rico, the Vice-Province of Richmond, Bradford, VT and Mission Church in Boston; also a Chaplain at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. He was still enthusiastic about playing tennis, which he had done for many years. Survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday at the Basilica (Mission Church), 1545 Tremont St. Burial in Old (Mount) Calvary Cemetery. All are invited to a Christian Wake Service 7:30 PM Monday at the Basilica. Memorials may be made in his name to the Redemptorist Fathers, 233 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under direction of the Burke-Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (888-584-5373).