Howard C. Doty

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.