Hugh Patrick Dougherty Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Hugh Patrick Dougherty, age 83 of Lewes, DE passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was born on March 20, 1939, in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Francis Dougherty and Helen (Harrity) Dougherty. Hugh was a proud 1957 graduate of Salesianum High School, proud of his Irish heritage, and of his Browntown roots. After graduating from Sallies, Hugh and his cousin George Klein moved to New York City to work for brokerage houses. He moved to Philadelphia before coming back to Delaware and becoming a sheet metal worker with Local 19. Hugh worked his way up to foreman before retiring in 1998 after a 30-year career. He also owned Hughie D’s on Union Street and could be counted on to serve up a beer and a joke. When living in Wilmington, Hugh was a member of the St. Anthony’s Club and the Prince of Piedmont. Later, he became a member of the American Legion Post 5 and the VFW Auxiliary Post 7447 in Rehoboth Beach. Hugh had many and varied interests and hobbies. Sports were an important part of Hugh’s life (and subsequently the whole family!) whether it was the years he spent as a pitcher playing on slow pitch teams (better known as Slip), or watching football with his many, many friends. He was unbelievably funny and loved Susan immensely. Hugh was a wonderful dad, proud grandfather (and great-grandfather), and loyal friend. He was larger than life. Spending time with those he held most dear was what Hugh cherished most. Loved by many, he will be deeply and genuinely missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Hugh was preceded in death by his brother, Francis X Dougherty. He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan; his daughters: Kelly (James) Bruck, Kimberly (Robert) Becker; his stepchildren: Casey Biddle, Kari Biddle Gregg, Nicole (Paul) Frese; his grandchildren: Caty (Guy) Cherkesky, Olivia Bruck, Henry Becker, Marra Becker, Bella Biddle; his great-granddaughter Vivian Chapman; his brother, James “Doc” Dougherty; and his sister, Anna May Schneider. In honor of his love for Wilson and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Delaware Humane Association at www.Delawarehumane.org. Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. All who cannot attend in person are invited to join the services via live streaming by visiting the following link: https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1216226 Please sign the virtual guestbook locate on the tribute page. FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ALL ARRANGEMENTS BY 3:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022 AT OUR LEWES LOCATION.

Hugh Patrick Dougherty

March 20, 1939 - June 16, 2022