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Kevin Dougherty Obituary
KEVIN "DOC", suddenly, age 18 of Mayfair, on March 1, 2008. Beloved son of Kevin and Michelle (Rowe), Loving brother of Kyle, Survived by his grand-parents, aunts and uncles. Relatives and friends may call Friday Eve. from 7 to 9 P.M. at RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 7450 Oxford Ave. and from 9 A.M., Saturday, at St. Matthew R.C. Church, 3000 Cottman Ave. Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M. Memorials in his memory can be made to the family. Interment at a later date.
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February 27, 2025
Thinking of you man. Over 15 years...life isn't fair.
Pat Hosgood
February 27, 2018
Hi Kevin its Aunt Pat,
Its so crazy you are gone 10 years. You are so missed by everyone. I miss seeing your smiling face walking by my house. I hope Uncle Hot Rod found you so he has a fishing buddy. He taught me now its time for me teach my grandson Andrew. You would love him he is such a smart fun loving kid. Keep watching over your family and friends and especially your mom. She needs you more than anyone.
Love you buddy,
Aunt Pat XOXO
michelle Dougherty
February 19, 2018
hey baby boy, its your mama.....so much has happened since you left us.....but you already know that...really good things, it will be ten years next week since you have been gone and it is tearing me up inside....i thought over time that the pain would subside....but i dont think it will ever get easier for me without you.. u were my sidekick forever....my heart, my love....always so humble and kind as a little boy.....i should have been there for you and i failed....one day i know i will be able to forgive myself because your beautiful soul has already forgiven me......i love you so very very very much and i misssss u so very very much....too the moon, stars, mountains and the ocean.......
October 26, 2014
Some how, some way i have to believe u are with nana now and comet.......Tell them hi and give them kisses and hugs from me.....Goes without saying how very much i miss you, and thinking about what could have been just SUCKS!!!!! I LOVE U SWEET BOY AND I MISS YOUR SMILE.....XXXXOOOOOO
February 3, 2014
hey kid,another superbowl without you!!! wth.. this one was crazy... nfc baby boy!!! wish i would have bet big. dad owes me a dollar, lol....u know me and football....so not the same without u!!!!!!...well anyway i hope uncle hod is atleast showing u how to fish...lol...I miss u so very....much.xooooooo need a sign
November 14, 2013
hey babe its mom; just miss u so.. damn much;
April 30, 2013
hey its mom ; i miss u
December 18, 2010
HEY KEV, ITS CHRISTMAS TIME AGAIN AND IT SUCKS WITHOUT YOU. THOUGHT IT WOULD GET EASIER. MAKES ME FEEL A LITTLE BETTER KNOWING YOU MAY BE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT HAVE PAST. SURE WISH YOU WOULD GIVE ME A SIGN THOUGH.BUT ANYHOW YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART. TO THE MOON,STARS,MTS.AND OCEAN. ALL MY LOVE MOM.XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOOOXXXX
December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas Kevin I miss seeing you walking around the neighborhood !!
June 24, 2009
I KNOW THERE IS SORROW WHERE LAUGHTER ONCE PLAYED. AND LINGERING TEARS, CAUSING GLADNESS TO FADE. BUT THERE'S A SWEET COMFORT OUR MEMORIES IMPART,SO ALWAYS REMEMBER... I AM THERE IN YOUR HEART!!!
THANK YOU ALL FOR REMEMBERING OUR SON. THE DOUGHERTY FAMILY
mom doc
June 20, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
June 5, 2009
MISSING YOU VERY MUCH. CANNOT BELIEVE ITS BEEN A YEAR. ITS STILL SO HARD WITHOUT YOU.I MISS YOR SMILE AND SENSE OF HUMOR THE MOST. NO ONE COULD MAKE ME LAUGH LIKE YOU. LOVE YOU TO THE MOON, STARS, MTS., AND THE OCEAN.
Jessica Doman
March 3, 2009
WoW! I don't even know where to begin. I can't believe it has been a year already. When I am at my mom's and i see your mom, dad and your brother my heart just stops. I still look for you walking down the street or out front playing football or playing with the dog. I miss the old times when we all used to play and just have fun. Where did those times go? Why did we have to lose that? Why did we have to lose YOU!? Life just isn't fair. I know your in a better place looking down on all of your friends and family because you have the heart of gold. Man I miss you soooo much. Well I can't really see what I am typing because I am getting pretty emotional so keep watching over us and we will meet again!
Patrick Hosgood
March 2, 2009
Kev, I miss ya buddy, I can't believe a year has passed since we last spoke.....I wish you were still here with us today but one day we will all be together again....love and miss ya
Lora ( German ) LaForte
February 25, 2009
I can't belive it will be a year since I last saw your smiling face coming down the block of Disston St.I know Anth misses you ,we all miss you .
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas Kevin !!
Patrick Levans
September 23, 2008
kev,
once again i thought about something that reminded me of ya kid. so i figured id look through the guestbook . man theres alot of people that care about you man hope u can watch over all of us well i gunna get out of here before the tears come. keep us safe man miss you
Patrice McAneny
September 10, 2008
hey kev,
it's been six months now and i still think about you every single day. i miss you so much, there are no words that can explain it. i love you and i miss you always.
p.s.: to Mr. & Mrs. Dougherty & Kyle,
you are in my prayers and thoughts every single day.
love,
Patrice
bleed green
August 15, 2008
hey its me we won i know its only preseason but i missed watching the game with u . they looked alright
I am tired without u!!!! TOO many things remind me of u, U KNOW HE IS NOT A BIG FOOTBALL FAN, i did tell u last season that k. cole & curtis were going to b a big part of this team. 26 SHEPEARD did alright? miss u much
Tim Gallagher
June 30, 2008
Its a little late, but i just got this email with this guestbook for you. Happy belated birthday man, i was thinking about you on the 26th. Wish you were here. Hope your having a ton of fun up there, see you soon.
Irma Fisher
June 27, 2008
My Godson, Happy 19th Birthday!!!! I Love You soooo Much and Miss You!!!! I Hope You are watching over all the Family and Friends that Love You and Know You are loved Even More!!!!! R.I.P. Kevin Brian Dougherty II Love You Always, Godmother/Aunt Irma xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Lauren
June 26, 2008
Hey Kev,
Miss you buddy. Happy Birthday, I just wish I didn't have to say it this way.
Love you
Uncle Mike
June 26, 2008
Happy Birthday Knucklehead
German
June 26, 2008
Happy Birthday Kevin,We think of you every day!!!!!
The German family
MOM DOC
June 25, 2008
Dear LIl' Kev, I know it's a little early but we wanted to be the first to say HAPPY 19TH B.D. Wish u were here in person to celebrate with us.
we miss u so......... much. Kyle Ray found the musical candle we had for u last year, we will use it this year!
K is going down the shore tomorrow
please keep watch over him. Aunt Annie, tim, cole,Christian and lauren will be over tomorrow. Chris has some more pictures for us. As u know k took over your room. Dad wants hot wings in your honor. Dad said he misses the help u would have been to him with his injury. I'm doing my best but it's very hard without u.
Look out for Mom-mom, Nan, and
Poppy tomorrow, they will be missing u much...... As will Aunt Annie,
Aunt Irma, Uncle Dan, and your
godfather, Uncle Mike....
there are countless other special people that will be thinking about u tomorrow(one in particular) please keep her safe!! I know how much u loved her! To all your family and closest freinds we know who u are, and so does kevin, be safe, be happy, remember all the good times and move on..... One more thing kevin please look out for don and matt, ALL OUR LOVE MOM, DAD AND MANY OF YOUR FAMILY AND FREINDS MOON, STARS, OCEAN, AND MTS....
P.S U BETTTER BE LOOKING OUT FOR MY T AND COLE XOXOXOXOXO
danny
carol yocum
June 8, 2008
to mama & papa docc & the little mann.
i want to tell you i will always be here and i will always intrude in your home for visits. kevin was beautiful inside and out and everyone loved him. i know you is watching over us all. i love all of you so muchh.
love carol
Irma Fisher
April 9, 2008
Michelle,Kev&Kyle, I am so Deeply Sorry!! I Love My Godson sooo MUCH!!! I am at a lost!!! I think of you all and Pray that you can find strength in knowing so many people Love and Care for you!!! I only wish I could take the pain away and bring him back but I can't!!!! He was the Best Godson Ever!!!!! I Love You Lil Kev and Miss You Forever!!!! RIP (Aunt ) Irma
The Dougherty family Dougherty
April 4, 2008
To all who knew and loved our son,
It's bittersweet that in our time of sorrow we were able to find comfort knowing that lil Kev(doc) still
lives on.... . Kevin gave the greatest gift of all which is life. Our amazing
son was an organ donor. (BY CHOICE) Kevin was able to change the lives of three other people. We have all been so blessed and honored to have known such an amazing person. Kevin Brian Michael Dougherty was truly one of a kind!!
michelle dougherty
March 30, 2008
Dear lil kev,
We love you to the moon, stars, mountains and the ocean!!!!!!!! love mom, dad & k
Tobi & Judy Kuroda
March 11, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss of Kevin. We will miss him dearly. You guys will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Goushian (Dill)
March 10, 2008
Michelle, Doc & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Patrick Shustack
March 9, 2008
To the Dougherty Family:
My family and I want to say that we are sorry to hear about your loss and our prayers go out you. We used to live across the street from you and then we moved to New Jersey. I just want to say that he was a great kid and friend and everyone will deeply miss him.
R.I.P Kevin
Kathy Spurka
March 9, 2008
Michelle & Kevin,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I last saw Kevin at Kristi's grad party and he hadn't changed from the sweet, polite, innocent and handsome little boy I remembered from all Kristi & Taylor's birthday parties when they were kids. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and know that Kevin will always be with you.
Paul MacGregor
March 8, 2008
May the love of God and family carry you through these difficult times. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP little Kevin.
aunt pat
March 8, 2008
dear kevin and michelle
i just want to tell you, that i loved my nephew so much and i will dearly miss him. you are all in my prayers. peace be with you all.
aunt katy
March 8, 2008
dear michelle and kevin
when i saw kev at the hospital, i knew in my heart that he was with jesus. to me, he looked like an angel. and right away, that touched my spirit. sending all my love to you guys and i will always be here for you both and kyle.
i am sending a scripture to you:
do not be afraid, for i am with you,
do not be dismayed, for i am your
God. i will strengthen you and help
you. i will uphold you with my
righteous right hand. (isiah 41:10)
may the lord embrace you all each day. love from my heart.
Mary M
March 8, 2008
I just wanted you family to know that the entire Mayfair community is praying for you all. I didnt know Kevin, or your family but my heart breaks for those of you who loved him. May God bring you all peace in the words you read here, I can tell that Kevin was a good kid, by all of the messages left.
God Bless you all and know we are all praying for you and keeping you in our daily thoughts.
Tina, Robbie, Ashley & Chelsea Wade (GOMEZ)
March 8, 2008
Michelle, Doc and family I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there with you.
Taylor Stefanovicz
March 8, 2008
To my My Loving Aunt, Uncle and Cousin,
Just because I never see you, doesn't mean I don't think about you guys all of the time. I miss my easy childhood in philly, surrounded by my family. It's so hard being so far away, but I will keep you guys in my heart forever. Thankyou so much for being stong and holding back your tears so I could cry. I love you. I'll miss you Kevin, god only knows how much.
Rebekah Staines
March 7, 2008
To Michelle,Kev,Big Ann,Les,Andrea,and the rest of little Kev's family,
We will never know why or how this could have happened but one thing that I have learned is that God will help you. He will carry you thru this just as the poem "footprints"says.I am so sorry for your loss and I will say a prayer for all of you thru this horrible time.Please understand that God does have a purpose and keep Faith because in the end thats all we all really need.My thoughts are with you
Love Always Rebekah and family
Kathy Marcelis
March 7, 2008
Kevin and my son played football together in St. Matt's and hung out over the years. Kev was always so polite making sure he always said hello anytime I seen him in the neighborhood. He was so handsome and one of the nice boys. I will keep him and all those who loved him in my prayers. He will be missed by many. Hey Kev, since your an angel now will you please watch over all of your friends and keep them safe. Mayfair will miss you!!!
Breelyn McClernand
March 7, 2008
kev, i didnt know you that well but your always here.
Alyssa Nelson
March 7, 2008
To the Dougherty Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kev was such a great person and he will be truly missed by many.
Kev- I remember all of us growing up together. It just doesn't seem real. You will always be in my heart and in all of my memories of our childhood. Be sure to watch over your parents and especially Kyle. Miss you bud.
Kellie & Kenny Krause
March 7, 2008
Dear Dougherty family,
We were so very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Kevin. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your families. We wish that every day your memories will sustain you, and keep him in your hearts. May the love of family and friends help you through this sad time.
"Loss leaves you with a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves you with memories no one can steal".
With our deepest sympathy,
Susan DeGirolamo
March 7, 2008
I would just like to espress my condolences on the loss of your son. He was roommates with Eli and I know what it feels like to lose a child at a young age. God Bless you.
Eli's mom
Uncle Tom & Aunt Kel Burns
March 7, 2008
Hey little Kev,
I Just wanted to let you know, you touched a lot of people in a very special way. You where and always will be a special person. Take care of your family from up above they are golng to need it through the tough times. "Lots of love & never forgotten"
Pat H
March 7, 2008
To the Dougherty Family,
Words seem inadequate, but I wanted to tell you that I knew Kevin briefly and he touched my heart. He was one of the good guys, and he will surely be missed. Your family will be in my prayers, may God help you through this difficult time.
Terry Holland
March 6, 2008
I can't even begin to imagine losing one of my children. My heart hearts for you both. Just remember I am right across the street. It doesn't matter what time day or night, I am here for you. To Kevin: I've known you since you were little. You were such a good kid. I very rarely let any boys hang around my daughters, but you were one I never had a problem with. You surely will be missed! Say Hello to Holland for me.
Chris Nelson
March 6, 2008
To the Dougherty's
Im so soryy for the lost of Kev. I dont know what you are going thru right now. I will continue to say my prayers for you. I so very sorry i wont be able to make it, it would mean to world to me if i could but i am so very sorry.
Donna Murphy
March 6, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your good memories bring you comfort. Kevin was a friend of my son and daughter, and loved by many. He is in a better place now. and he will be missed by all.
Michelle Madden
March 6, 2008
Im really sorry for your loss, he was one of a kind, and will be missed by many.
Tom & Kathy Dougherty
March 6, 2008
Dear Kevin, Michelle & family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your son Kevin. We wish we could be there for you, but you are all in our thoughts & prayer during this difficult time.
Love, Uncle Tom & Aunt Kathy
Bruce & Doreen Gallagher
March 6, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. If we can do anything please don't hesitate to call.
Kyle Dougherty
March 6, 2008
Hey bud i know your in a better place know but ill never forget you love ya
joe kalisak
March 6, 2008
Im really sorry for your loss, i am a friend of docs' and we played football together freshmen year i will keep your family in my prayers
a friend of Kevins, Melissa
March 6, 2008
Kev,
you were such an amzing person who will truely be missed by everybody. You are mayfairs #1 legend.And i hope that your doing alright up there, also i hope that you watch over all of us.I cant wait to see you again 1 day buddy. Rest in Peace.
To Kevins family members I am truely sorry about your loss & you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless all of yous.
john and christianna ehrhart
March 6, 2008
we are so sorry for the loss of your kevin. our thoughts and prayers are with you. GG will take care of him.
Diane Jump
March 6, 2008
Mr. Dougherty... My heart aches for you and your family. I pray that you know Kevin is loved by so many and he has touched my heart and soul. God has given Kevin a much better life to watch over his brother. May God comfort you and may peace surround you always. ..Diane
Jenn and Pat Durkin
March 6, 2008
We are truly very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and we are here for you if you need anything at all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 6, 2008
I am so very sorry for this terrible loss and I will continue to Pray for Kevin's Parents, his Brother and for Kevin to Rest in Peace with the Lord. Kevin played football with my son and I picked him up and dropped him off many times over the years between St Matt's and Father Judge. I always thought Kevin was such a Handsome Young Man and was always so polite. We will all Miss Him! God Bless.
Sharon Carfagno
The Pasciullo Family
March 6, 2008
We will always be here for ya's. Love ya's.
Patrick Hosgood
March 6, 2008
Kev,
Even though we havn't seen each other everyday like when we were little I still thought of you than more than a friend you were like an extension of the family, like the brother i never had. I am truely going to miss you and think of you often i can't express my deepest condolences to your family. I know now that you are in a better place than myself and i can't wait to one day to see you again. Take care buddy!!! Please look after my son and keep him safe. Thanks for your friendship. You will be missed. Until than take care and i'll see you one day...
Donna Crock
March 6, 2008
Aunt Terese, Cousins Kevin, Danny, Michael, and their families. I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ray Masciocchi and family
March 6, 2008
My son is a friend of Kevins. My family and I would like to send our deepest sympathy. We are so very sorry for your loss, we will continue to pray for your family...may God bless you all.
Uncle Mike
March 6, 2008
I love you buddy. I only hope that you are at peace now, and that you will watch over your brother and make sure he stays safe.
I miss you so much.
Karen Friel
March 6, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are only a phone call away for anything you need.
Diane Ward (Greger)
March 6, 2008
May God help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jessica Doman
March 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Dougherty Family. Kevin was a great person who would do anything for anyone. I have known Kevin since early childhood and I thought of him as a brother not just a friend. I loved him very much and I always will. Can't wait to see him again someday! To the Dougherty Family you are always in my prayers and if you ever need anything I am only two steps away. I love you all...
German Family
March 6, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jacki McAneny
March 6, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Dougherty family. Kev was very close with our daughters while at St. Matt's and spent a lot of time at our home; Kev was a good kid - and this is truly a tragedy. We will keep your family in our prayers.
John and Jacki McAneny
Jennifer
March 6, 2008
i am so sorry for you lose, my son went to school with kevin. i will keep your family in my prayers
Elaine Masciocchi
March 6, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rich & Valerie Greger
March 6, 2008
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, we are sorry for your loss.
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