John Dennis Dougherty Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 6, 2026, at the age of 92, John Dennis Dougherty (Leonia, New Jersey) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Helen Dougherty and Arthur Dougherty; and his sister Mary Jocelyn. He is survived by: his wife Ruth Joan McElroy Dougherty; his children, J. Brooks Dougherty of Milford, Connecticut, Andrew Dougherty (Gigi Garraty) of Marco Island, Florida, Abigail O'Reilly (William) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado and Amanda Sihweil (Omar) of New Canaan, Connecticut.; his grandchildren, David (Samantha), Caroline (Niels Jakob), Thomas, Andrew (Kelly), Kristin (Anthony), Regan, Evan, Brooks, Mazin, Nathan, Amelia, India, Zade and Dalia; and his stepchildren, Julie McElroy (Edde Sigler), David McElroy and Timothy McElroy (Terri). He is also survived by three great-grandchildren.
