James Joseph Doherty Obituary

We bid farewell to James Joseph Doherty of Short Hills, New Jersey, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 24, 2026 at the age of 78. James Joseph touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brothers, John and Patrick Casey. He is survived by: his wife Elaine Doherty; his children, Jim Doherty (Virginia) and Sharon Schwalb (Craig); his sister-in-law Janet Casey; and his grandchildren, James, Patrick Doherty, Brendan and Molly Schwalb.

In lieu of flower donations can be made in Jim's name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org or the Spring Lake Heights First Aid Squad, 309 Washington Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762. The family has chosen to send donations to Wounded Warrior ProjectDonate Now (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org) Donate to Charity Spring Lake Heights First Aid Squad309 Washington Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ 07762.