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Patrick Aloysius Dougherty
July 4, 1946-September 25, 2019
ROCK ISLAND-Pat Dougherty passed away on Wednesday, September 25th at home with his family by his side. He was born July 4, 1946, to Patrick and Adeline (Stroba) Dougherty, both members of the greatest generation this country has ever known and the most wonderful parents any family could ever have. He had 11 younger siblings and is preceded in death by his parents and brother Jim.
Pat graduated from Alleman High School in 1964. After 2 years in the Viatorian noviciate, he completed his college education at Loyola University with a BS in chemistry. He married Kay Korzun in 1968, they had 2 sons, Sean and Brendan and in later years divorced.
Pat had a number of jobs in Chicago, first working at Westinghouse, then at the Fermi Lab and later with GTE. It was after GTE (later Verizon) relocated his division to Salt Lake that he met and married his wife Linda Condie Rugg.
Pat was a member of St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in West Jordan, Utah, where he served diligently and was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he was honored with becoming Grand Knight of the 4'h Degree. He was proud of his Irish heritage and became a member of the Hibernian Society where for years he helped organize and lead the St Patrick's Day parade. He loved his family, cherished his friends and shared his jokes and joy of life with everyone he met.
Pat is survived by his wife Linda; sons Sean (Desiree) and Brendan (Kristin); daughters LeeAnn Wilcox (Clint), Aimee Elliott and Rebecca Lee (Ken); brothers Dennis, Michael (Jeri), Tom, John (Cheryl Holz) and Bill (Ingrid Jaanson); sisters Dottie Dougherty (Matt Beeson), Peggy Rahberger (John), Kathleen Dougherty-Krulewitch (Harry), Maureen Rotramel and Roseanne Faccio (Tim); 16 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
A private wake was held at Stark's Funeral Home. A funeral mass was celebrated at St Joseph the Worker in West Jordan, with interment at Riverton City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alleman High School in Rock Island, IL.
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Bob B
April 7, 2021
Pat hired me for my first real job. This was about 40 years ago. I'm still in the industry he started me in. He was a great person to work with and for. This is truly a loss of a good person. Thanks Pat. Bob.
Michele di Carlo - Burgis
April 5, 2020
I just learned of cousin Pat's death. He was always the senior cousin of the Dougherty clan and I fondly remember his jovial leadership. We shared many fun times at Grandma Stroba's in St. Joe, Mi. Gone too soon, may he rest in eternal peace. ❤
Robert Casillas
October 20, 2019
We were blessed to know Pat since grade school at Sacred Heart in Rock Island through high school at Alleman and most recently at our 50th high school reunion five years ago.
Pat mailed out a CD of pictures from that reunion to anyone who was interested which shows how kind and considerate he was throughout his lifetime. So sorry that he is gone as we were hoping to visit Pat and his family on a future vacation trip to Utah. Pat is surely resting with the Lord in heaven.
October 10, 2019
I am so sorry to learn of Pat's passing. I loved his smile and friendly nature. He was a special person, classmate, paperboy and neighbor. Sorry for your loss.
Julie DeWitte
Lafayette, Colorado
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Mike Burns
September 30, 2019
Patrick was the kindest man I ever met. It was a great blessing to know him. My condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Patrick!
Christopher Davis
September 30, 2019
When I would visit my Mom on the weekends Pat would see me in her driveway and come over and share some fun jokes with me. I would always look forward to those moments; he always had me laughing. Pat, your good humor and laughter will be missed.
Alex Jarrin
September 29, 2019
Pat: you will be sorely missed but fondly remembered. Your leadership and friendship is to be admired. Thank you for being you.
Brown Family
September 27, 2019
We will greatly miss our over-the-fence backyard conversations. We all love Pat and Linda and couldn't ask for better neighbors. We are certain that he is celebrating in heaven and has everyone laughing with his great sense of humor. Rest in peace our dear friend.
Pam Reeves
September 27, 2019
You will be greatly missed by all. Worked with Pat at GTE and he always was up beat and full of fun, compassionate and very supportive. Rest in peace my friend. My condolences and prayers for the family.
Raylene Hallman
September 26, 2019
Pat always had a smile and a warm hug for me at church every Sunday and at every church function we both attended. He was friendly with everyone he met and made everyone feel like family. I am so sorry for your lost loss, prayers for peace in his passing.
James Garrison
September 26, 2019
Pat and I were next door neighbors in Rock Island Ill. He will be missed by all those who knew Pat and his candor.Knowing health issues that can take us away from family and friends, he will be missed by a wonderful family and all those who knew him , God Bless Pat!
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