John Francis Doherty Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-02-14T20:00:00
End: 2025-02-15T00:00:00
Location: Parmele, Auchmoody and Schoonmaker Funeral Home

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Francis Doherty of Poughkeepsie, New York, who passed away on February 9, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though John Francis has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

In lieu of flowers, Doc's family kindly suggests friends follow his daughter Kate's beautiful example and consider becoming an organ donor. Contributions in memory of Doc may be made by check to the Kate Doherty Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Justice at Marist University, c/o Advancement Office, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or online at mari.st/doherty.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Parmele and Allen Funeral Homes

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February 14, 2025

Theresa McDonald wrote a sympathy message

“Doc was a good friend to me and my brothers and sisters; kind and affable. I'm saddened by the news of his passing, but lifted up by memories of him...Godspeed, friend. John McDonald”

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Feb 14

Visitation

Parmele, Auchmoody and Schoonmaker Funeral Home
110 Fulton Ave, Arlington, NY 12601

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Feb 15

Mass of Christian Burial

Church of the Holy Trinity
775 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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