Obituary of John W. Doig

John “Ozzie” William Doig, 88, a life-long resident of Morristown/Morris Township, passed away on December 23, 2016. Ozzie was born on March 4, 1928, in Morristown to Helen (Laurie) and William Wilkie Doig. He graduated from Morristown High School in 1946. Ozzie was Class President his junior and senior years, and was awarded Varsity letters for basketball, baseball, and football. In his younger days, he managed Morristown Little League and Babe Ruth teams for many years, but ice hockey was his passion. He could always be seen with his hockey stick and a hockey puck, ready to play. Ozzie retired from Allied Chemical (now Honeywell) in Morris Township in 1986, after 39 years. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church in Morristown, where he was an Usher and Head Usher for 25 years. Ozzie is survived by his high school sweetheart, Jean (Angerbauer) Doig; and his wonderful children, Glenn Wm., and his wife, Joann, of Tennessee, Jeffrey J., and his wife, Janet, of New Hampshire, Nancy J. Ciacciarelli, and her husband, John, of Succasunna; and Linda Doig, of Oak Ridge. He is also survived by his seven cherished grandchildren, Staci, Lindsay, Britton, Ian, Cathie, Casey, and Tina, and his great-grandchild, Carter. Ozzie was predeceased by his son, Brian F., in 2013. Ozzie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will truly be missed by all who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to gather on Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 4-7pm at Dangler Funeral Home, 600 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains. Funeral Service and Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations may be made to: Morristown United Methodist Church, 50 Park Place, Morristown, NJ 07960, or Bristol Glen, 200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ 07860.