Mr. James A. Dougherty

January 13, 1936 - April 5, 2018

James A. "Doc" Dougherty, age 82, passed away April 5, 2018. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Sweeney) for sixty years. Devoted father of; James (Sally), Eileen (Anthony), John (Margaret), Timothy (Stephanie). Cherished grandfather of; Brendan (Jennifer), Kristen, Timothy, Hannah, Keely, Andrew, Esther, Evan and Eric. Proud great-grandfather of; Riley, Peyton, Sophia and Scarlett. Beloved brother of Marie Fisher. Retired Court Officer Philadelphia Municipal Courts. Graduate of Roman Catholic High School Class of 1953. Friends may call at the Dinan Funeral Home, 1923 Spring Garden St., Phila., on Tuesday evening, April 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday morning April 11 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church the Oratory, 24th & Green Sts. Int. Westminster Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Francis Xavier School, 641 N. 24th St., Phila., PA 19130 and Roman Catholic High School, 301 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19107 would be appreciated. Condolences may also be sent to www.dinanfuneralhome.com