"Dear Tom and Family, We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you . With Love Bonnie, Tarah and Apolo Haley."
In loving memory of
Anne L. Dougherty
September 9, 1940 - June 12, 2022
Anne L. Dougherty
Passed away on June 12, 2022. Anne is predeceased by her parents, Carmella Marcella Pilaroscia & Bernard Patrick Dennis Sr. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Tom Dougherty; daughters, Katie (Tim) Bleier, Colleen (Brian) Krawczyk, Carmel (Marc) Boeh; grandchildren, Abby, Lindsey, Clare, Quinn & Declan; brother, Bernie (Joyce) Dennis; nephew, Patrick (Laura) Dennis; her beloved flower shop family, dear extended family & many cherished friends.
The world is a lot less fabulous today, but Heaven got a whole lot brighter. Annie started her business 64 years ago and has loved making people's lives better through flowers each and every day since. Her passion for others and love of life gave families throughout Rochester ever-lasting memories. Thank you to everyone who supported her dream for more than half a century. Words cannot describe what it meant to her. Annie's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to doctors, John Robb & Anthony Patraglia, P.A. Anthony D'Ambra, and all of her wonderful doctors and caregivers.
Annie's life story will be shared during visitation, 1:00-3:00 pm & 5:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 14th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. Her Funeral Mass will be officiated by the Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 15th at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. A live stream of the mass can be viewed on the church's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/MotherOfSorrows
Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In memory of Annie, please share a flower with someone you love.
Tributes
"Ed and I will never forget all the "Annie" events and time in our lives. Having worked for her, with her and now with the girls, the Dougherty Family has always been so special to us. We are heart-broken at her passing but we know that her love and her light will never dim. She leaves a legacy of caring, happiness, fun, love and family. Tom, Carmel, Colleen, Katie and respective spouses and children, our deepest sympathies go to each and everyone of you and your attention to every detail for her services was beyond amazing and I know she's in heaven smiling down on the wonderful people she leaves behind. God Bless you Anne and we'll miss you, it was an honor to have spent so much time with you."
"I will never forget Anne and all the wonderful beautiful things she did with the kids at MOS. She always offered her help and always smiled. She was a joy to have around. Fabulous Flowers did the flowers for my daughter?s wedding and they were wonderful. I am sure she worked just as hard at Holy Cross. I just will never forget her. I know you all will miss her terribly. But love goes on. She will never be far from you. You will be in my prayers."
"Dear Tom and family, my deepest condolences to you all. Annie was so wonderful to me and such a great friend. She made so many events in my life so very special. She was an example and inspiration to me in my life. I am so grateful to have known her and her family and for the amazing friendship we had. All my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.your friends always, Fina ??"
"Dear Tom & Family So very sorry at your loss of a great lady. Anne helped out countless people throughout the years, she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. The Moynihan Family"
"Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories of Anne and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.. The Moriarty Family"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anne was an amazing woman who will greatly be missed. She always made me smile. "
"What can we say about the best neighbor in the whole world? Although we are broken-hearted, we feel so incredibly blessed to have grown up with Anne. Our parents viewed her (and all the Doughertys) as an extension of our own family. Thinking and praying for Tom, Katie, Colleen and Carmel and their beautiful families. We love you, Janice, Jeanne, Sam and Jennifer (Jacka)"
"The world was a better place because Anne was part of it. God Bless the Dougherty family. "
"Katie, so sorry for your loss! May you and your family be comforted by many happy memories. "
"My dad Tony DiMonda has been going to Fabulous Flowers for many years and when I told him the sad news he cried and said how wonderful Annie was and always so friendly and happy to see him and greeted him with hugs every time he went to get flowers. He wants to send his deepest sympathies to your family. "
"My heart is broken... Sweet Annie. She made me feel like a million dollars every time I saw her. I am blessed to have known her. The world won't be the same without her in it. All of my love to the whole family. XOXO"