Mark J. Dougherty, 79, Colton

COLTON, NY – Mark J. Dougherty, 79, a resident of 6662 County Rt. 24, Colton, NY passed away suddenly on Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home.

Mark is survived by his wife of 57 years, Suzanne; a daughter, Carrie and Andrew Wilson, Long Island, NY; a son, Aaron and Tatiana Dougherty, Coral Springs, FL; his five beloved grandchildren, Jack, Maddie, Patrick, Oscar and Owen. He is also survived by two sisters, Sue and Bruce Serviss, Massena, NY, and Annie and Denny Myers, Sun City, Arizona as well as a nephew, Andy Myers. Mark was pre-deceased by his parents and a brother, Kevin.

Born in Potsdam, NY on May 14, 1945 to the late Robert J. and Barbara Smith Dougherty. Mark graduated from Massena Central High School, Class of 1963.

He then attended Canton ATC, and continued his education graduating from RIT in 1970. He was inducted into the RIT Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011.

Mark worked throughout his career in Admissions and Financial Aide. Spanning several decades, he worked at Mater Dei College, SUNY Canton, SUNY Potsdam, and retired from the Clarkson School, Clarkson University, in 2003.

He loved the outdoors, and in his spare time enjoyed working on his hobby farm, raising beef cattle, and caring for horses. Other interests included gardening and helping in the production of maple syrup.
He also loved the thrill of competition, from his early years at Alcoa Field in Massena, to playing games with his friends and family in the back yard. Whether it was hockey, summer softball or a spirited game of Texas horseshoes, he loved it all.

There was nothing that made him more happy or proud as to follow his children and grandchildren in their fields of interest.

In his later years his competitive edge would still remain strong enjoying his many adventures in Fantasy Football.

A Celebration of Life Reception will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 between the hours of 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sergi’s Italian Restaurant, 10 Market Street in Potsdam, NY. Please join the Dougherty Family in sharing stories, photos, and recollections.

We wish to offer our sincere appreciation for the kindness extended by the first responders. In addition, memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com.

The Buck Funeral Home in Colton, NY is serving the family of Mark J. Dougherty.