Hank grew up in Newark, NJ and graduated from St. Michael's Catholic School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany and Austria until he was honorably discharged in 1955. Following the service, he attended and graduated from Seton Hall University and began his career with Blue Cross & Blue Shield for over 20 years and then became the executor director of the NH Dental Society before his retirement. Hank was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as Chairman for the Canterbury Fair. He was a devoted family man and biggest supporter of his kids playing sports. He loved watching them play various sports throughout their lives and enjoyed going for long walks with his dog Barney.
He is survived by his sons Rich Dougherty and wife Kristin, Sean Dougherty and wife Michele, and Daniel Dougherty; daughter Mary Jo Sonia; grandchildren Keelin Andrus and husband David, Tegan Dougherty, Conor Dougherty, Joseph Dougherty, Margaret Parsons and husband Kevin, Erin Dougherty, Cullen Dougherty, Josephine Dougherty, and Hazel Dougherty; great-grandchildren Owen Andrus and Quinn Andrus; and 3 sisters. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife of 57 years Sandra Dougherty; 3 brothers; and 4 sisters.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N Main St, Concord, NH. A funeral mass will occur Monday, September 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Parish, 9 Bonney St, Penacook, NH. A burial will follow at 2:00 PM at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.
The Dougherty family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Golden View Health Care Center for their amazing and compassionate care of Hank during his time there.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Hank's memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.
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