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AMY DOUGHERTY Obituary
AMY H. (nee Banford), December 30, 2009. Beloved wife of James P., devoted mother of Amy, Lindsay and James P. Jr., loving grandmother of Andrew and Anthony, dear sister of Sam and the late Anthony Banford, dear daughter of the late Frederick and Amy (nee Ceaser). Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Tues. 10:30 A.M. in Holy Name Church, where her Viewing will begin at 9 A.M. Int. N. Cedar Hill Cem. Memorial contributions to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, NY, NY 10122 or www.ocrf.org would be appreciated. McELVARR
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Maria
June 19, 2023
I went to Hallahan High school class of 1976 with Amy. We were besties the whole four years. I had no idea she passed. I was sad to hear this. We shared many fun times at school. I often think of her which brought me to find out of her passing. She was one of a kind. Nicest person you would ever want to know. To this day I miss those fun times we shared in high school. May God bless her.
Andrew Bellerjeau
February 24, 2022
I miss you mom mom
Anthony Dougherty
January 26, 2021
I miss you mom mom
January 18, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time and may God bless you and your family and help ease your sorrows.
Mr & Mrs Dennis Montone Jr
Melissa Banford
January 11, 2010
To my Beloved God Mother, I am so saddened to hear today of your passing. I wish our families could of been closer after my father passed. Life is too short and precious. You are my family and I love you! My sincere condolences to Amy, Lindsay and Jimmy. You always were and always will be in my prayers.
Diane Breves
January 5, 2010
Dear Amy, I just found out the news of you passing a few hours ago. you are being laid to rest now and I wish so bad I was there to say goodbye to you!!! Last time I saw you you hugged me and said "I will be Ok" that is just how you were ...ALWAYS...looking out for others! You were a Great mother and a Wonderful person and friend. When I moved next door on Westmoreland Street you made me feel so welcome!!! I am so Proud to have known you Amy...I am sure you will continue to watch over and guide your children even while you are in heaven. Rest Amy...you are well now!!! love you, Diane Breves
A.V. Pirelli
January 5, 2010
My Condolences to you and you family
Laura Stankiewicz
January 4, 2010
Dear Little Amy,
It's very difficult to put into words the amount of sorrow and sympathy I feel for you in this heartbreaking time; And although the battle began long ago, the loss seeming almost inevitable, nothing would have been sufficient in preparing you for this moment.
Amy, I can remember you talking about your mom during our Kairos retreat. You spoke so highly of her. It seems so long ago, but I remember it well because I learned so much about her (and from her) that day. In her life, your mother was a devoted wife, an ideal mother and a lifetime friend! (remember how she sent my mom a sympathy card when our dog died...that is how sweet and considerate she was) She possessed all of the qualities that I only hope to one day possess, but I know she has passed them on to you and your siblings. From the moment I heard your speech and the more I learned about your mom through the years, the stronger my conviction became that she was dealt a terrible hand in this game of life. She deserved better than to struggle the way she had to, but she saw in you, her family, that every moment was worth fighting for... she had such strength!
Your family seems like relatives of sorts to me; always around at the holidays, working or shopping at Hank's, and even being loud :-) If there is anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask. You know I'll always be here!
COLLEEN RAMSEY
January 4, 2010
As a result of the long-lasting, beautiful friendship shared between Amy and my mom, I have my oldest friend in the world. I am so grateful for that. I can only hope and pray that Amy and I have the patience & love that our mothers shared to continue our journey through life together as they did.
When I look back to my childhood, Amy is part of my fondest memories. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
January 4, 2010
Jim and Family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Keith Boehm
and Mrs. Boehm
Marge DiAmico
January 4, 2010
Jim and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Amy will be sadly missed by her family and friends. I will keep you all in my prayers. Amy was a wonderful and caring person.
Loretta Steffy
January 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mr.& Mrs. Bukowski
January 4, 2010
Though I did not know your Mom, Jim. I know you through Zach. The greatest compliment we can give to a Mom, is that she did a wonderful job.
She is at peace,with no more pain. Our prayer is that and you and your family find peace in all the beautiful moments that you had to share with her. Our door is always open.
Michele Dehel
January 3, 2010
Amy and family,
Please accept my sincere thoughts and prayers. I haven't spoke to you in awhile but continued to keep your Mom and you in my prayers. Recently, I shared a moment with a friend because we both lost our Mom's this year. Here is his reflections (which I share) on who a "Mom" is....
"She's the whisper of the leaves as we walk down the street. She's the smell of bleach in freshly laundered socks. She's the cool hand on our brow when we're not well. She lives inside our laughter. She's crystallized in every tear drop. She's the place we came from, our first home. She's the map we follow with every step that we take. She's our first love and our first heart break. Nothing on earth can separate us. Not time, not space, not even death will ever separate us from our mother, friend, mentor and hero. We will always carry her inside of us."
Respectfully,
January 3, 2010
jim and family I am sorry to hear of your loss---- Amy will be missed by many who had the pleasure to know her--I will keep you and your family in my prayers Bettyann(Ciak)Zemczak
Frank Graf
January 3, 2010
Jim and Kids,
We lost a good person. You are in our prayers and Amy is at peace.Guessing her and Bob are having a good laugh together as they did at the confirmation earliers last year.
She will missed by a lot of her friends and family.
Frank & Bea
Maryann Trombetta
January 3, 2010
Jim and family,
i am so sorry to hear about Amy... I know that she is in a better place and is in no more pain.. i will keep Amy and your whole family in my prayers during this most difficult time.. Amy was a beautiful and caring person, who will be missed by all whose lives she has touched.
Sheila Gallagher-Montone
January 3, 2010
This world has lost a fun loving spirit, a girlfriend extraordinaire! Heaven is a far better place today.
Sheila
Helen Anhalt
January 3, 2010
For 26 yrs we have been friends, sisters without a bloodline but sisters through and through. I know you are safe and without pain now, but I just don't know how I'm going to get by without you, you were my co-pilot. Life will go on but will never be the same. I know God has a plan for you and I know he had a plan when we met. We have been through so much together. Rest now my sister and keep one hand on my shoulder because you know I will always need you by my side. Rest in Peace.
Love Helen
Helen Anhalt
January 3, 2010
For 26 yrs we have been best of friends, sisters without the blood line but sisters through and through. I miss you so much, Don't know what I'm going to do without you. You fought a fight with all your might but God had other plans, he took away all your pain and now your free, no one can say you didn't fight because you gave it all you had. Please watch over us and keep your hand on my shoulder for I don't know how my life will be without you. I miss and love you with all my heart. Rest in Peace Amy.
Love Helen
ronnie jackson
January 3, 2010
ronnie & bruce would like to send our condolences to the family amy you will always be missed you will be my friend in this life and next life love you your coworker ron
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