James E. Dougherty

James E. Dougherty (known as Jim or Doc), aged 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Samaritan Hospice after having courageously and patiently facing a lifetime of medical challenges.

Jim was born in Camden, NJ to Dolores Campana and Gene Dougherty. He grew up with his Italian grandmother Lucy in Willingboro, excelled in baseball and football at Kennedy High, and raised his family in Sicklerville. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Karen, son Eric, daughter Jaimie (Ryan), and grandchildren Valerie and Evan Armstrong.

Jim managed the training division of a software company, traveling to almost every state in the Union. He loved coaching soccer, playing golf, and loyally rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Dallas Cowboys, Yankees, and the Sabercats girls' soccer team. He enjoyed a good cigar, mystery books, the slots at Borgata, cruises, and advocating for Gift of Life. He was very grateful to the wonderful Hospital of the University of PA staff for his heart transplant and all the care they had provided for almost 20 years.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life at the Bell-Hennessy Funeral Home, 420 S. Main St., Williamstown, on Tuesday, September 2nd from 10:00 – 11:00 AM followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 AM. Entombment Arlington Park Cemetery in Pennsauken.

In lieu flowers, a donation may be made to Penn Medicine's Heart Transplant Fund or Cooper Foundation's Fund #401610, Trauma Center - Nursing.