John Francis Dooley, 89, of Bokeelia, FL passed away on March 23, 2024. Born on Sept. 1, 1934 in Chicago, IL, John was the son of John J. Dooley and Dorothy F. O’Malley. John worked for Cook County IL, as an Operating Engineer for 40 years. John loved hunting and fishing which brought him to be the 1st Charter Boat Captain for salmon fishing on Lake Michigan on his boat the Sandpiper1, which he did for over 20 years. He was a member of the VFW and American Auxiliaries, and the Moose and Elks lodges.
John is survived by his wife, Donna, sons Kevin (Mary), Patrick and Brian (Ann) Dooley, stepdaughters Carolee (Tom) Kalter and Jeannette (Sandra Crane) Bezazian, stepsons Paul (Kathy), Steve (Debbie) Bezazian and William (Cyndie) Martell as well as multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by wife, Marilyn, sisters Dorothy and Jeanne.
We will dearly miss John’s Irish eyes, sense of humor and warm and loving spirit.
In accordance with John’s wishes, there will be no planned memorial services.
