Thomas Joseph "Dookie" Doherty III

Thomas Joseph "Dookie" Doherty III

Thomas Doherty Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home Central Chapel from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2009.
DOHERTY, Thomas Joseph "Dookie" III, 78, of Richmond, Va., passed away suddenly January 30, 2009. He was predeceased by his daughter, Gayle F. Doherty. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carole S. Doherty; son, Joseph Thomas Doherty; granddaughter, Erin Nicole Doherty; grandson, Joseph Thomas "Joey" Doherty Jr. Dookie was an accomplished baseball player in the U.S. Navy, and in local semi-pro teams, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., Thursday, February 5, from 6 to 7 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Friday, February 6, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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VIRGINIA JONES

February 5, 2009

DEAR CAROLE,
I'M SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DOOKIE. YOU HAVE MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY. I KNOW GOD WILL BLESS AND HELP YOU THROUGH THIS SORROW. I WILL BE IN TOUCH. GOD BLESS. VIRGINIA JONES

Helen Trevillian

February 4, 2009

Your are in our thoughts & prayers.
Helen Trevillian & Family

Dolly Mocha

February 4, 2009

Cousin Carole & Joe - You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers......Dolly & Jack

Colleen Simmons

February 4, 2009

Dear Carol and Joe - You have my deepest sympathy. Dookie was truly a special man....hang in there Carol he'd want you to be strong!! God Bless!

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