Obituary of George V. Doherty

DOHERTY, George, V., 67 of Wesley Chapel, Fla., passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011 at his home surrounded by love. He was born in Queens, New York to his parents, George Sr. and Frances. A proud graduate of The University of Miami, he was a lifelong Hurricanes fan. George loved fishing, boating, traveling and reading, but his real love was his family and friends. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife, April; his adoring two children, Jennifer Doherty Julio and her husband, Dennis, of Fairfield, CT and Michael and his wife, Anja of Deltona, Fla.; his two brothers, Daniel of VA and John of GA; and three cherished grandchildren, Adam, Abbie and Matthew. His quick humor, calm presence, big laughs and love of life will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of George’s life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday at Loyless Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.