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John Joseph Doherty

1939 - 2014

BORN

1939

DIED

2014

John Doherty Obituary

March 23, 1939 - April 9, 2014 Jack was born in Jamaica, New York to Molly and Frank Doherty. Jack attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Manhasset, Long Island, New York and graduated from Notre Dame University in 1961. He entered the United States Air Force and flew for five years before leaving the military to join Trans World Airlines. He was with TWA from 1967 until retirement in 1999. He is survived by his wife, Joni, of 50 years and two brothers, Frank Doherty (Gail) and Bob Doherty and a sister, Eileen Wurtzel. Joni and Jack resided in Corona del Mar for 35 years and were active members of St. John Vianney Chapel on Balboa Island. A Rosary will be held Tuesday, April 15th at 7pm at St. John Vianney Chapel and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 16th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Jack's name to St. Michael's Abbey, 19292 El Toro Rd., Silverado, CA 92676-9710

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Apr. 12 to Apr. 14, 2014.

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Bill Rawl

April 14, 2014

I was a friend of Jack's & Joni's back in the late '60s and early '70s in Newport Beach, and was saddened to read of his death on a TWA messageboard. Jack and I were also colleagues at TWA and flew together on at least one occasion. My condolences to Joni and the rest of his family.

Helga, Gene and Mickie McClung

April 13, 2014

Our dear friend Jack. You fought a tough battle - we miss you. Joni, we hope God will give you strength during this sad time. We are always here for you.

Art Barille

April 13, 2014

Many wonderful memories of Jack, my friend from the age of nine years. In Manhasset, at Notre Dame, visits, conversations, and in later years, by telephone. He tells of taking one look at Joni and saw the rest of his life, his blessing. The three amigos, Jack, Noel and me, friends. One last flight for Jack...., green grass and running water, we'll meet again. Love, Art and Pat Barille...

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St. John Vianney

Balboa Island, CA

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