Francis A. Dougherty, 93, of Manchester, NJ, passed away at Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ, on November 5, 2012. Born in Queens, NY, he lived his early years in Brooklyn. He served as a U.S. Army Capt. during WWII. He moved to High Crest Lake, West Milford, NJ, in 1956, where he enjoyed many happy years with his family. He moved to Manchester in 1982. Frank spent his entire career with American Smelting & Refining Company, NYC, retiring as Steamship Chartering Manager. He was an exceptionally devoted husband and father; his family gave him his greatest joy. He was an avid sailor and golfer.
Frank was predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen (1998). He is survived by his children, Patricia Day and her husband Dennis of St. Augustine, FL, Frank, Jr. and his wife Linda of Wall, and Virginia Redstone and her husband Paul of Maplewood; his 7 grandchildren, 2 great grand daughters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on November 13, 2012 at 10 am, at Saint John’s RC Church, 619 Chestnut Street, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. Interment will follow at the Brig. Gen. WC Doyle Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Wrightown, NJ. For tributes or to send condolences, please visit www.anderoncampbellmanchester.com.
