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Michael J. Dougherty, 51

Michael J. Dougherty, 51, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Marjorie and Joseph Dougherty, and birthmother, Helen Fuscellaro Dougherty

Michael was a 1979 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School.  He was a construction worker.  He was a very charitable man and helped many people.  He was a member of Friends with Bill.  Michael was very passionate about watching and playing baseball.

In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by a son, Ian Dougherty of Pennsburg, PA; a daughter, Jessica Makowski, wife of Matthew, of Center Valley, PA; 4 grandchildren; and 9 siblings: Christina M. Mastramatto, wife of David, of Ambler, PA, Theresa M. Horne, wife of Thomas, of Quakertown, PA, Joseph T. Dougherty of Pittsburgh, PA, Timothy J. Dougherty of Lancaster, PA, Patrick Dougherty of York, PA, Joshua B.J. Dougherty of Lancaster, PA, Ana C. Dougherty of Indianapolis, IN, Tara B. Hauber, wife of Bill, of Mountville, PA and Gregory S. Trainor, husband of Kelli, of Indianapolis, IN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 with Father Andre Meluskey as Celebrant.  Family and friends will be received from 9-10 AM at church.  Interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, for funeral expenses.  To send online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory
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Condolences to the Family

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this hard time.
Jennifer and Doug (Ana’s Friends)

Dear Joe,

I am so very sorry for your loss.  Words can not describe the sorrow I am feeling for you.  I am praying for your comfort and know God is with Michael and I am confident HE will guide you and your loved ones through this difficult time.

God Bless and Peace,
Ann Hummel

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless Michael’s soul. Amen.

We are so sorry for your loss.  Our prayers will continue for God’s mercy, love, and peace for Michael’s soul and your healing.  May the choirs of angels come to greet him.

The Gosses:  Barbara, Doug, Sarah, and Daniel

Please accept my love and prayers for all of you and especially mike,
Peace and all good
George R. Garbrick

So soory for your loss. my mothger(bert) and myself feel so sorry for the family’s. My mother and i would like to get in touch with teresa, to talk. she has misplaced your number and Married name and would really like to talk to you!If you could email me danm61@verizon.net or call me 267-246-1033 ,i will pass it on to her. Good memory’s seven dolorars school,and good old wyndmoor  again sorry for your loss. bert’s still in wyndmoor.
 thank you Daniel Milovsky

My thoughts and prayers are with you at the passing of Michael. May God bring you comfort and peace in the coming days.

Geri Monatesti

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