Edward J. Doherty Jr.'s Obituary
Born October 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois; passed away October 1, 2009 in Dallas, Texas. Ed was a graduate of St. Henry’s High School and Our Lady of the Lake University; he retired from Holy Trinity Catholic School after serving as principle for many years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Doherty; and parents, Edward Sr. and Anne Doherty. Surviving Edward are his children, Ed Doherty of Baytown, Kathy Lee and husband Gary Lee, Jr. of Dallas, Erin Doherty of Dallas, Shannon Doherty of Dallas; brother, Mike Doherty of Greendale, WI; grandchild, Jake Edward Lee of Dallas; and girlfriend, Alcione Grizzi of Recife, Brazil. The family will receive visitors from 12:00 until 4:00 pm, Monday, October 5, 2009 at Restland Funeral Home; a Rosary service will be held at 6:00 pm, Monday, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3826 Gilbert Avenue, Dallas. Mass will be held in Edward’s honor at 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with interment to follow at 3:00 pm at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (www.oblatesusa.org).
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