DOUGHERTY DANIEL J. "COACH DOC" Passed away on October 24, 2022 at the age of 87. Husband of Mary Ellen Dougherty (nee Hockenbury). Father of Kathleen Marshall, Dan Dougherty (Sandy), Mike Dougherty, and Brian Dougherty (Megan). Grandfather of Billie Marshall (Michael Ellis), Chelsea Makransky (Matt), Kieran Marshall (Chelsea Walrath), Kylie (Harrison Finberg), Zachary, Summer, Mia, and Connor Dougherty, great grandfather of Mason, Molly, Austin, Jack, and Lincoln. Son of the late Robert and Rose Dougherty. Brother of Charles Dougherty, Roseanne McCartney (Bob), and the late Robert Dougherty. Coach Doc retired in 2010 as one of the all-time winningest coaches in Philadelphia high school basketball history. His career spanned 40 seasons, beginning at St. Pius X (1959 – 1961), and moving on to Malvern Prep (1962 – 1966), Penncrest (1976), and Episcopal Academy (1977 – 1997) (2001 – 2010). At the collegiate level, Dan was an assistant coach at Villanova under Jack Kraft (1967 – 1971), before moving on to become head coach at Army (1972 – 1975), succeeding Coach Bob Knight. Also an accomplished math teacher and adviser at the high school level, Coach Doc was a positive influence on many students throughout his career, many remembering him for his storytelling and integrity on and off the court. Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 East Cathedral Road, beginning at 9 A.M. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 AM. Interment is Private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dan Dougherty Scholarship Fund at Episcopal Academy; The Camp Tecumseh Blue-Gray Fund; or Coaches v. Cancer. KOLLER FUNERAL HOME

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for DANIEL DOUGHERTY

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11 Entries

John Granozio

October 20, 2023

A great competitor,player ,coach and friend! A great family person!!

John C Browne

October 20, 2023

Coach Dougherty made me believe in myself and thereby made me a better person. It changed the whole trajectory of my life. All the best to the dougherty family

John Granozio

November 21, 2022

Played against Dan in h.s. And college! Also coached against him in Suburban Catholic and Malvern Prep ! A great competitor and team captain! Mary Ellelen `s father was my famous coach. Bill Hockenbury! My best wishes and prayers are with family at this time!

Joshua G Berkowitz

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Ray Radziszewski

October 28, 2022

i lost great teammate and friend. condolonces to mary ellen and famiy. had the privilege of sharing the hardwood with danny doc for 4 years.he was a fierce competitor on the court and fun guy off the floor.His intense one on one games with coach Ramsay are legendary and we wereamazed that he all the words to the songs. he loved to show of his dancing skills, especially the new years strummers strut . danny doc always had your back. he will be missed and may he rest in peace.
fellow hawk Ray Radziszewski

John C Browne

October 27, 2022

My condolences to Mary Ellen and all the Dougherty family. Coach Doc had a major impact on my confidence when I played basketball for 2 years under his leadership at St. Pius X in his first coaching role in 1958-60. It changed my whole approach to my life and career. A great man!

Bill McGarvey 66

October 27, 2022

What a terrific coach and fantastic human being. Doc was my baseball coach and Algebra teacher during my time at Malvern Prep. After I graduated and he left Malvern, I followed his long career in the Philadelphia area. He will be truly missed.

Rob Kurz

October 27, 2022

A real Philadelphia legend in every respect. Doc was an incredible coach and educator, but even a better person. I was truly honored to have spent time with him over the years as my sons played basketball at Penn Charter. My deepest sympathy to his wonderful family.

Bob O'Donnell

October 26, 2022

He taught me Geometry and Algebra- no small fete. He was my baseball and basketball ball Coach at Malvern. Led the basketball team to a 20 win, undefeated Inter-Ac season.

He taught me so much. In my life, he is the man, next to my Father, that I respect and admire most.

May he rest in peace. Bob O´Donnell

Malvern Prep 1965

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Rob, Lisa and Ross Prince

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Eric & Karl Mayro

October 26, 2022

I was fortunate enough to know this man as a student at Malvern prep along with my brother Karl at Episcopal Academy. He was a good decent man, and you knew when he gave you that look in the classroom, you better cut it out. He was always there for you, more than anything, he was a lifelong friend, to me and my brother Karl. He was just a Good Man, that we will never forget. It is hard to believe that he is gone.

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