Frederick Patrick Dooley, longtime resident of Tucson, AZ, passed away on Sept. 7, 2019. He was born in Boston, MA to Julia Kelley Dooley & Frederick Patrick Dooley on April 19, 1936. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother, Gerard Dooley & sister, Claire Dooley Hurley.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Susan Dooley (nee McLaughlin), his son Patrick (Jennifer), step-children Julie Hubbard (John), Jon Peck (Angela) & Joanna Seidler (Paul). Seven grandchildren, who called him Papa, including Emily & Caitlin Dooley, Savannah & Nick Hubbard, Jack & Mitchell Peck & Stella Seidler.
Fred grew up in South Boston (Southie), an Irish Catholic working class neighborhood, just south of the city. He left Southie at age 18 when he joined the Air Force & was stationed at Davis Monthan Air Base in Tucson, AZ. He spent 6 years on active duty and later joined the 162nd Air National Guard, also in Tucson. He studied at the University of Arizona, and received a degree in business/accounting in 1965.
Fred worked as an accountant for many years and received his CPA certificate in 1979. He became a partner in the firm Crable, Parsons & Dooley, from which he retired in 2013. He was beloved by his many clients & friends.
A life well lived, Fred will be remembered for his compassion, generosity & kindness. His grandchildren adored “Papa” and he loved them dearly.
A special thanks to the care givers at Pacifica Memory Care & Casa de la Luz Hospice for making Fred’s final year pleasurable & his last days comfortable.
A Memorial Service will be held at East Lawn Palms Mortuary, 5801 E. Grant Rd., on Saturday, September 28 at 10:00am. Monsignor Al Shifano will officiate. Contributions in Fred’s memory can be made to the Community Food Bank in Tucson.
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