Obituary for Hugh Francis Doherty, DDS
“God, Family, Country”
Dr. Hugh Francis Doherty of Spring Lake, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights, was called to Heaven on March 29, 2021 while surrounded by his loving children in order to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Born on January 7, 1928 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Hugh and Elsie Doherty. Predeceased by his devoted wife of 37 years Ginger Doherty, brother Vince, and sister Joan Tierney and his 2 grandchildren Christina DeChard and Danny DeChard. Hugh attended St. Peter’s Prep in JC and Columbia University, served his country as a Navy Vet, and graduated from St. Louis School of Dentistry. He had a thriving dental practice for many years in his hometown of Jersey City and then ran the Business of Dental Practice.
Beloved Father of Sharon and her husband Dan Kuhnert of Sandpoint, ID, Hugh and his wife Patricia Doherty of Little Silver, NJ, Mary Doherty of Hackensack, NJ, Maureen Doherty of Tampa, FL, Timothy Doherty of Hackensack, NJ, Susan Doherty and her husband Patrick Gibney of Boca Raton, FL, and Kathleen “Kitty” Doherty of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. He was blessed with 27 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
“Teach only love, because that is who you are”
Dad’s greatest passion was teaching. We learned so much from him through all the peaks and valleys of life, primarily the importance of showing up for one another and having faith in God. He was fondly called “Doc” by all he mentored, including extended family, friends, and the young dental professionals he took under his wing. His enthusiasm was infectious. He was often the life of the party and loved NY Giants football (which he shared with us). Doc’s Sunday night basketball games under the lights at 331 Division were legendary and still talked about some 50 years later by the town youth who played in them. All of his children cherished being in his presence. Whether on trips to the Jersey shore or Maine, it was truly an adventure with him at the wheel and with Mom riding shotgun. We love you, Dad, forever and ever. For that is what you taught us, and we are eternally grateful to have you as Our Father...
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 10:30am in St. Margaret’s Church, Corner of 3rd and Ludlow Aves.,Spring Lake. Live-streaming of the mass can be viewed by visiting the following link: https://venue.streamspot.com/85b923a3. Entombment in St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to St. Peter’s Preparatory School, https://spprep.org/supporting-prep/annual-fund/give-now/
To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com
Dr. Hugh Francis Doherty of Spring Lake, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights, was called to Heaven on March 29, 2021 while surrounded by his loving children in order to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Born on January 7, 1928 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Hugh and Elsie Doherty. Predeceased by his devoted wife of 37 years Ginger Doherty, brother Vince, and sister Joan Tierney and his 2 grandchildren Christina DeChard and Danny DeChard. Hugh attended St. Peter’s Prep in JC and Columbia University, served his country as a Navy Vet, and graduated from St. Louis School of Dentistry. He had a thriving dental practice for many years in his hometown of Jersey City and then ran the Business of Dental Practice.
Beloved Father of Sharon and her husband Dan Kuhnert of Sandpoint, ID, Hugh and his wife Patricia Doherty of Little Silver, NJ, Mary Doherty of Hackensack, NJ, Maureen Doherty of Tampa, FL, Timothy Doherty of Hackensack, NJ, Susan Doherty and her husband Patrick Gibney of Boca Raton, FL, and Kathleen “Kitty” Doherty of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. He was blessed with 27 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
“Teach only love, because that is who you are”
Dad’s greatest passion was teaching. We learned so much from him through all the peaks and valleys of life, primarily the importance of showing up for one another and having faith in God. He was fondly called “Doc” by all he mentored, including extended family, friends, and the young dental professionals he took under his wing. His enthusiasm was infectious. He was often the life of the party and loved NY Giants football (which he shared with us). Doc’s Sunday night basketball games under the lights at 331 Division were legendary and still talked about some 50 years later by the town youth who played in them. All of his children cherished being in his presence. Whether on trips to the Jersey shore or Maine, it was truly an adventure with him at the wheel and with Mom riding shotgun. We love you, Dad, forever and ever. For that is what you taught us, and we are eternally grateful to have you as Our Father...
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 10:30am in St. Margaret’s Church, Corner of 3rd and Ludlow Aves.,Spring Lake. Live-streaming of the mass can be viewed by visiting the following link: https://venue.streamspot.com/85b923a3. Entombment in St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to St. Peter’s Preparatory School, https://spprep.org/supporting-prep/annual-fund/give-now/
To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com