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NEIL J., 91, of Longport NJ, passed away June 30, 2009, at Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point NJ. A twenty-four year resident, he was born in Philadelphia, graduated North-east Catholic High School in 1936, member of St. Henry's Parish, proud retiree from RCA/Aegis in Moorestown NJ, and was a loyal Phillies fan.
Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Heimbecker). He is survived by sons, Neil (Bernadette) of Glenside PA. and Michael (Maria) of Drexel Hill PA; daughters, Anne Devlin (the late Joe Devlin, the late Jake Smith) of Montoursville PA, Maryellen Lyons (Jack) of Moorestown NJ and Marguerite "Maggie" Betz (Gene) of Corbin City NJ. Grandfather (Pop-Pop) to George Smith, Chris Smith, Dan Dougherty, Jennifer Betz, Peggy Shoemaker, Kerrianne Manion, Brendan Dougherty, Meghan Nelson, Jack Lyons, Michael Dougherty Jr. Also survived by 12 great grand-children and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, Andrew and Bernard; sisters, Anna Mae Harkins, Margaret Schuhl, Lillian Osborn, Catherine Jaconski, Veronica Grant; one grandchild and one great grandchild.
Funeral Mass on Monday, July 6, 2009, 2 P.M., at the Church of the Epiphany, 29th and Ventnor, Longport NJ. There will be a Viewing immediately preceding from 12 Noon to 2 P.M. Interment on Tuesday, 11 A.M. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Northeast Catholic Alumni Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. Attention: Northeast Catholic High School Develop-ment Office, 1842 Torresdale Ave., Phila. PA 19124, "In memory of Neil Dougherty".
Arrangements by GEORGE H. WIMBERG FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Jul. 3 to Jul. 5, 2009.

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Patricia Fortula-Kohn

July 20, 2009

Maryellen:

Our deepest sympathies and our heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.

Patricia & Howard Fortula-Kohn
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Officer Pierce Shaud

July 6, 2009

My deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss.

Mr&Mrs James Madden

July 6, 2009

RIP Mr. Dougherty, and deepest sympathy to your family.

Margaret Schaum

July 3, 2009

Our heartfelt sympathies go to all the family. The Schaum Family

Peggy Ann Ellis

July 3, 2009

Love and prayers to the best Godfather a girl could have. I'll miss our talks.

Jennifer Betz

July 3, 2009

Much love to you Pop-Pop...Always in my heart & never far from my thoughts...
~Jennifer

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