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CHRYSTIL "ANGEL GIRL" DOUGHERTY
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CHRYSTIL DOUGHERTY Obituary
CHRYSTIL "ANGEL GIRL"
On December 29, 2016, Chrystil, age 36, went to her Heavenly Home. Beloved daughter of Bernard and Sandy Doughtery; sister of Clinton (Amber); aunt of C.J. and Charlee; granddaughter of the late Bernard and Carmella Dougherty and Mickey and Janet Celli. Chrystil was a resident at Main Stay. She worked at Life Work and Heinz Field. Her contagious smile and heart touched everyone. We will miss you dearly. Family and friends are welcomed in the JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 Dawson Street, Oakland Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Epiphany Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Visit Chrystil's memorial page at ELACHKO.com.
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Sonia Berg
September 5, 2017
I'm so sorry for you Sandy and Bernie. Nobody bothered to tell me. I was the manager of Chrystil's caregivers from 2008-2010. I can't describe here what a wonderful, sparkly girl she was, how she made us laugh and always brightened the room she entered. We shared so many fun moments, and we shared some solemn ones too. Chrystil loved everything Michael Jackson and the day he died, she was so sad. We both stared at the TV in disbelief and I cried with her. Maybe she will finally get to meet him and be able to dance. She truly was an angel down on earth. With all the challenges she had, she never complained and didn't know the meaning of self pity. She lived every moment to the fullest.
Forever in my heart...
Chrissy Rabatin (Chapman)
January 13, 2017
Chrystil,
I think I am still in shock that you are gone. You brought joy to more lives then you even realize. You never complained and always had the brightest smile on your face. I will forever miss your laugh and will always miss everything about you. Please watch over your family as you are so dearly missed and losing a child is something that I have never experienced but it is the most heart wrenching loss to experience. Your family (our family) will keep your memory alive for as long as we are on this earth. Save a place for me so we can sit back, laugh and listen to Michael Jackson like we did in our younger days.
I love you, "my lil firecracker ".....my Lil sister.
Jarad Reilly
January 9, 2017
As I told Sandy when I saw her at the hospital while I was at work, Chrystil was the only baby that I was ever comfortable holding. She was such a sweetheart, I remember, that I didn't want to let go of her. When we were boys growing up she was everyone's kid sister. And we all adored her because she never failed to put a smile on our faces.
Stacie Schearer
January 4, 2017
Chrystil,
I worked with you at Heinz Field and always liked talking with you! Rest in Peace sweet lady!
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Rich & Liana Sheffey
January 3, 2017
Mr. & Mrs. Dougherty, please accept our most heartfelt & deepest condolences from my wife, Liana & I on dear Chrystil's passing. I've been honored to accommodate her by driving the elevator for her @ Heinz Field for numerous years, laughing & joking with her & being put in my place (humorously) with her quick wit. Smile. Heaven just became a bit nicer with her presence & look I forward to seeing her again.
May God bless you & family with rest, peace & strength during this time, daily & especially, each holiday season. She's truly missed, already & will be forever.
Greg Muha
January 3, 2017
To Chrystil's Family, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Chrystil. It was a pleasure to know Chrystil and work at Heinz Field with such a great person to be around. She will dearly be missed at Heinz Field. My prayers goes out to Chrystil's Family at this difficult time.
Ken and Karen Fuller
January 3, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Chrystil's passing. We worked with her at Heinz Field, she was a pleasure to work with and a joy to be around. She will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and we will continue to lift you all up in prayer.
Ken and Karen Fuller
RICHARD CURRY
January 2, 2017
Bernie,
Very sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter.
Dick Curry
Sharon Morris
January 2, 2017
It was a pleasure to know and work at Heinz Field with such a sweet person as Chrystil. You will be dearly missed.
Joe Kloock
January 2, 2017
Sandy and Bernard,
Our hearts and prayers go to you and your family. We pray that her smile will forever luve in your hearts. Our deepest condolences on your loss. May the Conforter come and rest on your shoulders and give you the peace knowing she is in our Father's arms.
Joe & Cyndi Kloock
Judy Mackin
January 2, 2017
As one of Chrystil's caregivers in her home, for going on eight years now, I am shocked and deeply saddened by Chrystil's death and will miss her more than I can say. Godspeed my friend.
Carrie Irvine
January 2, 2017
Scott and I send our condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry to hear about Chrystil.
Ryan Thomas
January 2, 2017
My deepest condolences are going out to Chrystal's family at this difficult time. Chrystil was a great girl, she knew how to light up a room with her infectious laugh and smile. I've known her for many years because of going to the Spina Bifida Camp.Rest In Peace Chrystil,
Bob and Carol Santucci
January 2, 2017
You have our heartfelt sympathy. So very sorry for your loss.
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