DOHERTY, Edward A. "Doc"

Of Peabody and Hollywood, FL, age 65. Passed away after a courageous 3 month battle with lung cancer surrounded by his love Ellie and his brothers on March 5th, 2012. Edward is survived by his loving soulmate and best friend Eleanor Rizzo of Peabody and her daughters Lori Rizzo of Newburyport and Michelle Rizzo of Malden. Beloved brother of John J. and his wife Nancy of Swampscott, James R. and his wife Alice of Braintree, a sister Elaine Imbrascio and her husband Charles of Reading. Also survived by his son Michael of CA and his daughter Shannon of Reading and 5 grandchildren. Son of the late John and Martha. Husband of the late Maria Doherty and step-father of her 2 children, Michael and Tina as well as many loving nieces, nephews and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., EVERETT, Fri., March 9th at 11. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Grace Church, Everett at 12. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thurs. 4-8. In lieu of flowers donations in Edward's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society , 9 Riverside Rd., Weston, MA 02493. Interment Glenwood Cemetery, Everettt. Former Everett City Council Member. Complimentary valet parking will be available at front door of funeral home Thursday evening.