Joan Doherty

Joan B. Doherty (Casey) Joan, a Native San Franciscan passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Doherty. Devoted mother of Kathleen and Eileen Doherty, Joan (Sean) Philpott and Maureen (Paul) Bonitz. Loving grandmother of Caitlin, Danny, Deirdre, Sean, Liam and Declan. Daughter of the late Michael and Hannah Casey. Sister of the late Marie and Pat Casey, and Sheila Savage. Joan was a proud graduate of St. Peter's High School and played on the State Champion Basketball team and member of the drill team. President of St. Thomas More's Lady's Sodality. Mom lived life to the fullest every day. She was happiest spending time with her grandchildren, watching her cooking shows and going to Joe's of Westlake. She loved her annual trips to Sonoma, staying at the El Pueblo and spending hours upon end at the Sonoma Market. She had great faith in her Catholic Religion and loved going to mass. Friends are invited, Monday, January 9th 2012, to a Mass of Christian Burial 10am, at St. Veronica Church (Alida Way and Ponderosa SSF). Committal Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. Memorial donations may be made to St. Veronica School Memorial Fund, 434 Alida Way, So. SF Ca. 94080.