| Date of Birth | June 12, 1923 |
| Passed Away | December 29, 2011 |
| Place of Residence | North Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | January 2, 2012 |
| Service Time | 7 P.M. |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. |
| Interment Location | St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont, N.Y. |
HOWARD C. DOTY
NORTH HORNELL-Howard C. Doty, 88, of 471 McKinley Ave., passed away early Thursday morning (Dec. 29, 2011) at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family and loving companion, Shirley Hollister at the time of his death.
Born in Hornell on June 12, 1923, he was the son of the late Oley and Anna Cornue Doty. On Aug. 24, 1946 he was married to the former Evelyn Binney, who predeceased him on Sept. 15, 1996 after 50 years of marriage. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his two sisters, Beatrice Miller and Ruth Stamillio and his brother, Raymond Doty.
A lifelong resident of Hornell, Howard was employed as a master mason for Patton National Homes early in his career and later by C. Pfiel Construction Company. He was a member of the International Bricklayers Union and retired in 1985.
Howard was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church in Hornell. He was also a charter member of the North Hornell Volunteer Fire Department.
Howard enjoyed every aspect of his long and fruitful life. He was an avid gardener and craftsman with an acute eye for perfection. He was the first to be there for family, friends and neighbors whenever a helping hand was needed. Howard was especially fond of his T Bird and will be remembered for the meticulous care that he gave to his cars. His greatest treasure in his life although was his family; whom he loved, nourished and guided with a tender, yet firm hand.
His family includes his six children, David (Carolyn) Doty of Groveland, Cheryl Doty of Hornell, Barb (David) Corcoran of Floyd, Larry (Kathy) Doty of Hornell, Jeff Doty of Clifton Park and Janet (Douglas) Hoy of Dallas, Ga.; his brother, Oley “Junior” Doty of Woodstock, Ga.; his sister, Betty (Bob) Ferry of Lindley; his loving companion, Shirley Hollister of Hornell; also several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the E.R. staff and the I.C.U. nursing staff at St. James Mercy Hospital for the wonderful care they gave to Howard.
Calling hours are from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a Fireman’s service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday by the North Hornell Volunteer Fire Dept. followed by a funeral and committal service, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to their favorite charity.
Howard was not only a dear friend of mine an a wonderful nieghbor he was like family. We had done so much together,going to car shows,riding bikes, and going for walks. What I enjoyed the most was just sitting in his swing an having a beer and sometimes two with him but first he had to get his lawn work done. It was hard keeping up with him I would come home from work an he would have his lawn looking beautiful an I would have to mow mine again. Howard was like Tim the tool man I would only own a hammer,pliers,an a screw driver because all I had to do was walk across the street to borrow what I needed. He would even leave the garage unlocked if he was gone because he knew I would need somthing. I moved from N.Hornell 3yrs ago but I would still stop in an sit an chat an yes even borrow a tool. I am so glad that I seen Howard a couple days before Christmas. We sat an talked about the weather. He was all ways upset because he could not get out an do the things he loved most because of his legs. He told me that day that he was ready to go an I said that we were not ready to let him go. He walked me to my truck an I told him to take care an I would see him next year. The good lord must of wanted a good handy man to keep the heavens looking beautiful. He will never be forgotten an every time I mow my lawn I know he will be watching over me making sure I am doing it right. Love and miss you, your friend Fred.
Our condolences go out to the Doty family! God Bless you!
Some of my earliest childhood memories were of cousin Howard’s kind gruff voice, jokes with me, rough-housing and always letting me hang on one of his arms! He was always a kidder and had the best personality that really struck me as a kid, as I looked up to him as a role model. I always had (and will have) wonderful and fond memories of Howard and I am so saddened that he has passed. I wish I could offer my sympathies in person, but know that my memories are shared by those in Hornell who will be celebrating his life on Monday. Much love to him and the family … we have lost a very special person.
Larry, David and all. So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May he rest with our Lord. I sure enjoyed him when we were young; he was a good man.
I just found out today and was shocked, God Bless.
Your Cousin Joe
Children and family of Howard, so sorry to read about Howard’s passing, we are in Florida and send are condolence’s to all the family and Shirley. Howard had a special place in our lives and will be missed. Keith and Howard always had a special bonding from family to work. We always enjoyed seeing and talking with him.