NEWPORT, RI WILL NOT FORGET MAYOR DOORLEY; HE WAS OUR  GRAND MARSHALL, St. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE I971.
MAY GOD HOLD HIM AND ALL THE DOORLEYS IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND.
                                         CITY HISTORIAN, PATRICK F. MURPHY

Dear Michael, Brian, Carleen, Patricia, Dennis, Joseph and Claire,
I am deeply saddened upon hearing about the death of your father and of the father of your 6 Children. 
I would like to let you know that I have thought of all of you over the years and held every memory of time spent with you dear to my heart.
  I want you to know that I send my deepest condolences to each of you and will keep you in my prayers.  Joseph was a great and kind  man who did so much for so many.   God be with you all at this time. 

Sincerely, 
Love and prayers,
Kathleen Sprague Gurley

To the entire Doorley Family, so sorry for your great loss, and Sammy so sad you lost your grandfather, you are all in my prayers and heart. Jim Angell & Family 

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Doorley at the union office. Always a gentleman and kind. I always looked forward to the crate of oranges he would send to the office yearly. Everything a man should be. 
My sincere condolences to the family at this most difficult time. I hope, in time, when you think of Joe, a smile comes before a tear.
Rest Easy Mayor…🙏🏼❤️‍🩹🙏🏼
LouAnna Colafrancesco 

Joe became our dear friend when he moved to Florida, but my husband Leo never forgot his loyalty to people.  He spoke up on his behalf for Leo and an upcoming chiefs job on PFD.   When asked by some other firefighter to support him for the chiefs job (and someone he knew better than my husband) , Joe replied, “I’ve given my word to support someone else”.  He was a man of honor which is sorely lacking in our world today.  Thank you for your friendship and may you always rest in eternal peace.  You will be missed.  My sincere condolences to the entire Dooley family.

i remember joe Doorley's upon returning from the SE Asian war zone with an eight percent chance of survival from a B-1 rocket blast.   John J Skiffington III (USA Ret.), woonsocket ri.

 My sincere condolences to the Doorley family.
I had the pleasure of working with Mayor Doorley when he was Mayor and became a Doorley girl in my youth. 
Always treated the girls in the office with respect and a big good morning smile. 
I pray that Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ bring you peace and understanding during this difficult time. ❤️
Sincerely Kathy DiCarlo-Vick

Carleen &family.  I am saddened  with loss of you dad. I remember  meeting  him when I  was a kid walking to school at St Pius. I tried to meet you in church because  I  thought you were cute but I  had  to sit with my folks. Meeting  came later. I remember  my dad  coming  home from the police station and tell us stories about how tough your dad was when he was Mayor. I  am proud to have worked with you and your professionalism. Please accept my apologies  on behalf of my family. Peace be with you and yours.




Joe, Jane, Kelli and Nolan.and the entire Doorley family. 
     We are so very saddened to hear about your loss.   Joe , Mayor, Dad, Grandfather.  He was known and respected by many .   We hope that in the coming days ahead, your grief and sorrow will somehow be easier with thoughts of his loving memories and all the wonderful times you shared.  God bless. 

To the Doorley family,

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one.  During this difficult time, we send prayers for the days ahead.  

To the Family of Mayor Joseph A. Doorley Jr. I’m very sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carleen and Kevin,
Our sincere sympathy to you. We are thinking of you and your family.
Love,
Jack and Ellen

To the Doorley family,
Please accept the condolences of the O’Leary family  on the passing of your father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.   We are so sorry for your loss.  He leaves a wonderful legacy in his family and his public service.  I wish you peace and good memories at this time. 



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Joseph A.Doorley, III (Jane)

Michael D. Doorley

Brian G. Doorley (Ann-Marie)

Dennis W. Doorley

Carleen M. Doorley (Kevin Allen)

Patricia M. Doorley

Kelli Doorley

Jaime Welch (John)

Vanessa Doorley (Dan Dyer)

Meaghan Rouleau

Robert Doorley

Dennis Doorley, Jr. (Erin)

Jessica Doorley

David Doorley (Khiara)

Samantha Angell (Greg Martin)

Nolan Murphy

Noelle Welch

Evan Doorley

Reagan Doorley

Callum Dyer

Beckett Dyer

Kingston Doorley

Rhoen Doorley

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Joseph A. Doorley Jr.

October 12, 1930 – July 31, 2022

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