John S. Docherty

John S. Docherty, 78, of Broad St., Schenectady, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late James and Zuzana Ozvoldik Docherty. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, he served in the United States National Guard in the 727th Armored Ordinance Battalion for eight years. John was employed at Avery Footwear in downtown Schenectady, then retired from Cohoes Fashions after 22 years in Sales and Management, for which he received several awards for salesmanship, retiring on October 30, 2000. He was a member of the former St. Cyril and St. Thomas Church, and is currently a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. John enjoyed his morning walks and coffee with his friends at the Rotterdam Square Mall. He was an avid NY Mets and NY Giants fan. He enjoyed going with his wife to the Racino and lunches with his wife and friends at the Bellevue Cafe. John is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Marcella Hallowich Docherty, whom he married on May 26, 1956 at St. Columba Church; son, John J. Docherty; daughter, Marcella (Jeffrey) Prusecki; and grandchildren, Caitlyn and Emily Prusecki. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. from the DeLegge Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Interment will be private. Calling hours will be held on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DeLegge Funeral Home. Those who wish to remember John in a special way may make a contribution to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1255 Pleasant St., Schenectady, NY 12303 or to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.