Marty Doherty '59
Brother • Class of 1959
Martin Charles Doherty
June 20, 1937 - June 14, 2016
Martin “Marty” Charles Doherty, 78, of Pinehurst passed away on June 14, 2016 at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Born on June 20, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Charles and Marie Doherty, Marty grew up playing street hockey and helping in the family-owned grocery store. Marty graduated from Clarkson College in 1959 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, where he played varsity hockey and was a member of Lambda Iota fraternity. After graduation he proudly served in the US Army and was discharged in 1968 with the rank of Captain. In 1966, Marty completed a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State. He worked for General Electric as a mechanical engineer until his retirement in 1998. Over his 32-year career with GE in the Power Systems Division, he traveled to over 37 countries on six continents. In 2000 Marty and his wife Cecy moved to Pinehurst. He volunteered for over 10 years with Habitat for Humanity with the electrical crew. An active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, he served as a Eucharist Minister and Perpetual Adorer. Marty was Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council #11103, and served as LAMB chairman for many years. He is a Past Faithful Navigator of 4th Degree Assembly # 2069 and a member of the Honor Guard. Marty enjoyed golf, swimming, playing and coaching hockey, travel, military movies, the Boston Red Sox, and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Marty was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Doherty.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cecelia “Cecy” Doherty; one daughter, Irene Doherty (Tim Wade) of Chapel Hill; two sons, Edward Doherty of Lighthouse Point, FL and Stephen Doherty (Jennifer) of Hillsboro, NC; two sisters, Eleanor Kraus of Huntington, LI and Jeanie Kernan (John) of Hallstead, PA; one brother, Charles Doherty of Easton, PA; also survived by 5 grandchildren: Hadley and Claudia Wade, Ryan, Sean, and Liam Doherty.
A visitation will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016 from 6:00-8:00PM at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 11:00AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinehurst. Interment to follow at St. Anthony of Padua Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Sandhills Coalition 1500 W. Indiana Avenue Southern Pines, NC 28387.
Paul;
Marty died Tuesday evening. The liver disease and kidney failure caught up with him.Fortunately he never suffered any pain. He was in our Hospice House for only a day after a week in the Hospital. He was at peace and ready to go. You know how much he loved the fraternity brothers and all the ‘reunions’ in Florida. Maybe there is a mini-reunion with Mike, Chuck, Gil and Bob. Love to all,
Cecy
Marty was special. He knew hockey as well as any one I knew. We were line mates my sophomore year with Dick Slater. Marty what's the last player at Clarkson from Brooklyn that I am aware of. We will miss him as we miss Sledge. Very brave man he was
Bob “Soupy” Campbell ’61
So sad as Marty was one stand up guy. He always had a smile on his face and was constantly chipper. We’ve lost a big big man. R.I.P. and condolences to his family.....
Frank Parks ’58
Marty was a very special guy that you always felt comfortable to be around. A ready smile, a good story and a happy feeling always followed him around. There are many thing I remember about Marty but the one time I remember most was when we were in ROTC Summer Camp. Those singled out for Regular Army got the chance to be company commanders or Battalion staff for the day. Marty was one picked for Battalion Commander. In morning formation the last command by the Battalion C.O. was to discharge the troops for the days training and the command was the same every day. But instead of saying “ prescribed training”, Marty got a little tongue tied and in his strong Brooklyn accent, yelled out, “ company commanders take charge of your companies and carry out the prescribed ‘prescription’ “ It was real tough holding back a laugh which would have resulted in push ups.
‘Captain’ Marty had a great career with GE, a great family man and an outstanding Brother. It was hard to find Marty without Bob Cullings nearby at school, they were like salt and pepper. Now we have sent 5 fine ME’s up above to be together and as Cecy said they are probably having a reunion of their own. We will miss you “Dort”!
Paul Zolin ’59