David E. Doherty

David E. Doherty

1971 - 2023

LAKE GEORGE - David E. Doherty, 52, of Lake George, NY, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous three year battle with cancer.

David "Dave" was born September 4, 1971, in Princeton, NJ to Leonard and Kathryn Doherty. Dave was raised in Yardley, PA and graduated from Pennsbury High School in 1990.

He continued his education at Penn State eventually transferring to the United States Air Force. Dave served eight years, four of which he lived abroad in England as well as serving time in Saudi Arabia, Germany, Panama and Italy. Dave was honorably discharged as a Senior Airman, Aircraft Electronics and Environmental Systems Specialist.

After leaving the military, he continued his career working for major companies such as Bombardier and Mitsubishi, building and repairing diesel and electric trains. In the course of working, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in 2008. Eventually Dave's career took him to New York City, first working as the Assistant Manager for Mechanical Engineers for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. After a few years, Dave decided to fulfill his dream of driving a train, going through an extensive 18-month program to become a Locomotive Engineer for Metro-North. His primary route was driving the Hudson Line from Grand Central Station to Poughkeepsie, NY.

After leaving Metro-North, Dave loved spending time with his family, particularly the light of his life, his daughter, Ella. His hobbies included computers and technology, playing guitar, traveling, music, movies and hiking.

In his final months, he developed a passion for collecting pocketknives and reviewing them on his YouTube channel with over 2K views. Recently, Dave vacationed on Anna Maria Island in Florida, enjoying a beachfront stay, one of his last wishes. Throughout his treatment, Dave maintained his sense of humor, kindness, intelligence and amazing technical ability to fix things.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jennifer Wood; and daughter, Ella Doherty; parents, Leonard and Kathryn Doherty; sister, Susan Raimondi and her husband, John; nephew and niece: Nicholas and Elizabeth Raimondi; mother-in-law, Diane Wood; sister-in-law, Darlene Wood and her partner, Coby McDonal; nephews: Colin and Gavin McMahon; and other extended loved ones and friends.

Donations can be made in Dave's memory to the nonprofit cancer organization, Waves of Grace, 1217 Chickasaw Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027.

A Graveside Service to honor and remember Dave will be conducted at Chester Rural Cemetery, 6171 U.S. Route 9, Chestertown, NY, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will take place. Specifics for the Celebration will be shared at the service.

Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online condolences and guestbook.