Walter G. Doherty, Jr., Long-time Resident of Yorktown Heights

Walter G. Doherty, Jr., a long-time resident of Yorktown Heights, died on June 17, 2014. He was 82 years old and was born in the Bronx on February 4, 1932. He was predeceased by his parents Walter G. Doherty in 1997, Mary Elizabeth Speck in 1932, and his caring second mother Marion Fritz Doherty in 2004. Walter grew up in Lake Carmel and graduated from Carmel High School in 1949.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Monica; daughter Kathryn Ebinger – Zuk, New Hampshire; sons Kevin Doherty, New Fairfield, CT, Brendan Doherty, Pensacola FL, and Russell Doherty, Los Angeles, CA; and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Francis Doherty, Paul Doherty, sisters Eileen Doherty and Mary Kinlan deceased.

Walter attended St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA, St. John’s University, Brooklyn, NY, and graduated from Westchester Community College in 1964, with a degree in Electrical Technology.

Walter served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 – 1954, and was stationed in Yokohama, Japan. Following his Honorable Discharge in 1954, he began a 22 year career, working with his father in a newly launched, family-owned firm, The Package Pavement Co., Inc., of Stormville, NY. With his help, the company evolved into a thriving asphalt business.

After retiring from Package Pavement, Walter became a Field Representative with the Guardian Life Insurance Co. In 1975, he was certified by the American College of Life Underwriters, Bryn Mawr, PA, as a Charted Life Underwriter, C.L.U. Walter had a stimulating and successful career until retiring at age 65.

Walter was a founding member of the Yorktown Exchange Club of Yorktown, serving for two years as its president during the early 1970’s. He was proficient in many areas, and was involved in the design and construction of two homes built for his expanding family. His mechanical skills allowed him to repair and rebuild any broken appliance or widget. He had a quiet humor and could, when least expected, deliver a one-liner that was unique to the situation! He was special in many ways, and endured his illness with strength and courage. 

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. We love and miss you.

The family extends their gratitude and appreciation to Kathleen Corcoran, Rosa Coghen, Gail Frickman, R.N. of the Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley for their kind and caring manner. We also wish to thank the nurses and Hospice Staff at Northern Westchester Hospital for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Yorktown Historical Society – Pines Bridge Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 355, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, would be greatly appreciated.