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Robert Coyle Obituary
Macedon, NY: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 after a long illness at age 69. He was born in Buffalo, NY on November 6, 1938 and was son of the late Robert & Beatrice Coyle. Loving father of Annette (Mark) Desmaris, Robert R. (Elena) Coyle III, Tracy Anne (Christopher) Cretelle, Dianne M. Coyle, Kim Stewart and Joseph Coyle; cherished grandfather of Rene, Mina, Alex, Nathan, Travis, Kevin, Christina, Anthony, Julia, Rachael, Tyler, Hayden, Liam and Collin; and great-grandfather of McKinley; brother of Raymond Hawkes and Maureen Coyle. Robert served in the US Navy where he worked in radio communications. He later became a Master Electrician, appliance repairman and an amateur speaker sound system developer. He was known for his sense of humor and he was very social in the community and a friend of Bill W. He enjoyed music, books and taking people under his wing when they needed guidance. Cooking was a great passion that he loved to teach his family.
His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 1st, 2 PM at the Christ Episcopal Church in Albion, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Christ Episcopal Church in his memory.
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for Robert Coyle
kim
November 6, 2008
Happy Birthday Dad!!! :) Love always from your kids and your grandkids.
Kimberly Stewart
November 6, 2008
Dad, I miss hearing your voice. My heart is empty. Tyler misses you too. I know we'll be together someday but each day is so long! Rest in the peace that you so deserve. I love you Daddy, Kim.
Mina Desmarais
October 30, 2008
I will dearly miss this funny man.
henchen-usselman family
October 30, 2008
Very sorry for your loss, Your dad was a great person i know because he helped someone in my family before, he had a heart of gold!!!
Judy Reifsnyder
October 28, 2008
Bob was like a father to me. I really enjoyed our time together. We had a lot of laughs and even some tears. I will miss him.....
Michael Gates
October 24, 2008
I got to know Bob the last year or two of his life. We had a few good laughs. He will be missed.
Colleen Dugan
October 24, 2008
My sincere condonlence for you and your family. You are all in my heart and prayers.
Jacki and Shane Mowers
October 24, 2008
Thank you Grumpy (Robert) for being a friend and an example in my life. May you rest in peace my friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of mourning.
Charles Swartz
October 23, 2008
Thank you Robert, for your service for the preservation of FREEDOM ..... I Salute You.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert R Coyle Jr, US Navy Veteran .......... and Hero.
Charlie
Viet Nam Veteran
USN(Ret)
Bill Davies
October 23, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Sommerfeldt Family
October 23, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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