Dougherty, Edward “Jack” Jr.

ALBANY- Edward “Jack” Dougherty. Jr. 87, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Atria at Crossgates. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Mary (Owens) Dougherty, Sr. Mr. Dougherty was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy Class of 1948 and Albany Business College. He was a tax examiner with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance for 43 years retiring in 1991. He was an active member of CSEA, having served as a chapter president, on the board of directors and on various committees. He was a Communicant of Christ the King Church in Westmere. Mr. Dougherty also volunteered at St. Peter’s Hospital for many years.

He was predeceased by his wife Irene (Foster) Dougherty, his daughter Christine M. Dougherty and brother Frank W Dougherty. Survivors include his sons Timothy S. (Nance) Dougherty, Sr. of Albany, and Thomas M. (Peg) Dougherty of Depew, NY; grandchildren John W., Christine M., Deanna L., Lindsay R., Timothy S. Jr., and Michael J. Dougherty of Albany and Sean Patrick and Mary Kathleen Dougherty of Depew; sister-in-law Elda Dougherty of Syracuse; 7 great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 4-7 pm in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc., 490 Delaware Ave. The parish family of Christ the King will gather at 4:30 pm in the funeral home for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10:00 am in Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave., Westmere. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave., Albany, NY 12203.