Obituary of John E. Doty, Sr.

John E. Doty Sr. of Cochecton, NY entered into rest with his loving family by his side on February 29, 2008 at Westchester Medical Center after an 11 week struggle from a tragic accident. John was born on April 19, 1950 in Middletown, NY to Albert and Gertrude Doty. He was 57. Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years: Sheila Platt Doty at home; his father: Albert Doty of Mt. Hope, NY; a son John E. Doty Jr. & his wife Marie; grandchildren John E. Doty III, Richard, Robert and Sarina Bodnar of Otisville; a daughter: Christine A. Doty, her companion Conrad and an expected grandson of Middletown;; his siblings: Irene McNear of Henryville, PA, George Doty & his wife Peggy of Anchorage, AK, Frank Doty & is wife Maria of Otisville, Levi Doty & his wife Ella of Canada, Donald Doty of Swan Lake, NY, Ellen Rice & her husband Lloyd of Mt. Hope, and Patrick Doty of Glen Spey; his mother in-law: Arlene Platt; sister in-law: Darlene DeMartino & her husband Joe; brother in-law: Donald Platt Jr. & his wife Pam, all of Wurtsboro; his friend of at least 35 years: Ken Williamson of Cuddebackville; friend: Russ Bernhardt of Cochecton; and many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his mother: Gertrude H. Doty; his brother: Albert Doty III; his father-in-law: Donald Platt Sr.; and his sister-in-law: Sharon Platt. John was a lifetime member of the Otisville Vol. Fire Company, the National Rifle Assoc.; the National Trappers Assoc. and the NYS Trappers Assoc. He was a co-founding and life member with Roland Miller of the Orange County Trappers, President of the Sullivan County Trappers, a perspective member and very good friend of the Cherokee Preserve Club, and member of the Pennsylvania Pyrotechnic Artists. He was employed by Sullivan County BOCES, and was also a self employed Wildlife Nuisance Control Agent for NYS. John was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, trap and enjoyed an occasional troll around the lake with Ken. He was a civil war buff who loved to build working replica cannons as well as putting on fireworks displays with his son John and his grandson Johnny. He loved to work with his hands and he and Sheila built a beautiful home together surrounded by woods and gardens. It was Johns wish to be buried on this property in Cochecton. For John and Sheila the love they shared is a journey that knows no end. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 4 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. Firematic services will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the funeral home. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 5 at 11:00am at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Farley officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Otisville Fire Dept, P.O. Box 865, Otisville, NY 10963-0865. Arrangements under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com