John B. Doherty

John B. Doherty obituary, Baldwin, NY

John B. Doherty

John Doherty Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fullerton Funeral Home Inc on Jul. 13, 2024.

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John B. Doherty, 78, of Baldwin, passed away on July 11, 2024.
John was born on January 9, 1946, to John and Mary Doherty of Bronx, NY. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
In 1971, he met his loving wife, Linda, and went on to have 3 children, Jane Breuer (Ronald), Erin Montenegro (Daniel), & Brian Doherty.
John retired from the Baldwin Post Office and went on to work part-time at the Baldwin Public Library. Once fully retired, he spent his time enjoying his family and grandchildren, Ronald (10), Colin (6), Olivia (5), and Daniel (2). He loved the beach, hiking, exploring the U.S. National Parks, playing chess, painting, and enjoying nice dinners and good wine with family and friends, whom he loved and adored. He was thoughtful, good humored, fun loving, generous & genuine. He was always willing to lend a hand without the need for recognition, a beautiful singer, and was an all-around very happy and blessed person.
In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, he is also survived by his brother, Martin Doherty (Carolyn) and sisters, Kathleen Breslin, & Patricia Simari (Robert) & many loved nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Fullerton's Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 16th from 9-10:30. Mass immediately following at 11:00 a.m. at St. Christopher's Church. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Ronald McDonald House, Doctors Without Borders (organizations John felt strongly about), or a charity of your choice.
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July 17, 2024

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Jennifer Elliott

July 17, 2024

Lovely tribute and honor to a legend, rest in peace, Uncle John!

Karen Kelliher (Sadie's daughter in Co.)

July 15, 2024

Johnny was a genuine 'salt of the earth' soul. My mom was blessed to spend time with him & family when she came from Ireland. She recalled fondly a trip from the Bronx to NYC to treat him to a meal. She lost the purse somewhere between the Bronx & Manhattan, and they ended up with no money, no food, and Johnny trying to figure out how to sneak them onto the subway to get home. He could make you laugh and exuded a gentle spirit like his beloved mom, "Mrs. D.' Lonnie, my sincere condolences to you, the kids, the grandkids, and all his loved ones. The beautiful card/message he sent to my mom during her illness last yr. was indicative of the special person he was & who you are. Thank you. May your memories of him and the love of family surround and strengthen you all in the days ahead.

Jennifer ELLIOTT

July 14, 2024

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Best Uncle anyone could have! Nunley´s, Swenson´s Ice Cream, Entermann Chocolate donuts.

Joe & Kathy Gregson

July 14, 2024

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