Skip to content

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Search

Obituary

DOUGHERTY, SR., JOSEPH M.

DOUGHERTY, SR.,
JOSEPH MICHAEL
Joseph Michael Dougherty, Sr., (Joe), formerly of Philadelphia and Warrington, PA and most recently a resident of North Cape May, NJ, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Rebecca, his four sons: Joe, Jr. (Debra), Jim (Susan), Jack (Theresa) and Jeff (Cindy). He had eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews and their children, and especially loved Eileen (Daily) Gallagher (Jay), Skip Daily, John Daily (Peg) and Kathy Daily, who grew up “one street over” in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia.
Born in Pittsburgh on July 26, 1926, Joe was the son of the late Samuel and Catherine (Doyle) Dougherty. He received his GED in 1974, after leaving West Catholic High School in Philadelphia in 1944 to proudly serve in the 106th Infantry Division as well as the 13th Tank Battalion of the US Army in Northern France and Belgium. He was well-decorated for his WWII service.
Joe began his career with Philco in Philadelphia upon his return to the states. He finished his career with Philco/Ford in the mid-1970s, working in many different capacities including Tool & Dye technician and Model-Maker, and continued his career with Air Shields of Lansdale, Pa. He won many awards for his innovative design and techniques.
Joe was a devout member of Holy Innocents Parish in Philadelphia, as well as St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Warrington, PA. Joe found joy in spending time on the beach in Wildwood and Cape May, and bought his first house “downashore” in the early 1980s. He was a voracious reader, an avid history buff and a passionate sports fan. He loved playing Bridge and Pinochle, and played Bridge competitively for many years. As a diehard fan of all Philly teams, he especially loved the Phillies and “Iggles,” as well as the Philadelphia Athletics, his Mom's favorite team.
He cherished time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, creating countless memories at his shore houses and his annual Christmas and Easter extravaganzas. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his three sisters, Anna, Margaret and Mary, his two brothers Samuel and James (Doc) Dougherty, as well as his eldest grandson Joseph, III.
Joe will have a private service celebrated by his immediate family in North Cape May. Evoy Funeral Homes, Inc. 3218 Bayshore Road North Cape May, NJ 08204 has been entrusted with arrangements.
Condolences at
EvoyFuneralHome.com

Recent Obituaries

ASCOLI, FRANCES M. Frances M. Ascoli, 83, Cape May, entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, April 5th at her home with her family by her side. A lifelong Cape May County resident, Frances was born December 11, 1941 in Wildwood to her parents the late John and Janet (Seitz)
April 8, 2025
McILWAIN, CYNTHIA Cynthia McIlwain “Hackett” age 57 of North Cape May passed away on February 24, 2025 while vacationing in Florida. She was born in Philadelphia and had resided in the Cape May area for the past 32 years. She graduated from St. Rita's of Cascia Career Center in
April 7, 2025
MAHAN, PAUL AND SUSAN Paul and Susan Mahan, longtime residents of Cape May Court House, NJ, shared a beautiful life together, full of love, family, and cherished memories. Susan passed away on July 5, 2021, and Paul later joined her on March 26, 2025. Paul and Susan made Cape
April 1, 2025
GIPPLE, DONALD JOHN Donald John Gipple, 80 of Danville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Donald was born on June 21, 1944, a son of the late John C. and Laura (Smith) Gipple. Donald was a 1962 graduate of Bloomsburg High School. Donald
April 1, 2025
LAWRENCE, STEPHEN WAYNE Stephen Wayne Lawrence, 79, passed away on March 26, 2025. Born in Washington DC, he was the son of the late William Joseph Lawrence and Geraldine Ellington Lawrence. Stephen (Steve) was a member of Saint Luke's Ordinariate Catholic Church in Fort Washington, Maryland and a graduate
March 31, 2025

Most Read

Print Editions

Recommended Articles