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James Boyle Obituary
Born Sept. 30, 1918, in Clydebank, Scotland, James was the son of the late Hugh and Bridget Brown Boyle. He was raised in Donegal, Ireland, and upon immigrating to the United States of America resided in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he was a graduate of Alexander Hamilton High School.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Boyle was a commissioned officer of the rank of first lieutenant in the 37th Infantry Division and was the recipient of two Purple Heart medals and the Bronze Star medal.
Following his military service, Mr. Boyle resided in Wilkes-Barre and was a graduate of East Stroudsburg State Teacher's College. He later received a master's degree in education from New York University, New York.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Boyle was employed as an elementary school teacher by the Wilkes-Barre Area School District at the Mackin School.
Mr. Boyle was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Kingston, and belonged to the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the American Legion, Black Diamond Post 395, Kingston.
A sustaining member of the P.S.E.A., Mr. Boyle was a P.I.A.A. basketball official.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret M. McGroarty, on Nov. 24, 2007. Also preceding him in death were a son, Ned, and an infant sister, Kathleen Boyle.
Surviving are his children, James Jr. and his wife, Grace, Mountain Top; Mollie M., Kingston; Margy Lou and her husband, Edward Kopec, Forty Fort; and William J., Kingston; daughter-in-law, Patti Boyle, Elkhorn, Neb.; grandchildren, Kayla Boyle, Shauna Boyle, Michael Boyle, Katie McCloskey and her husband, Ryan, Edward Kopec and his wife, Tiffany, Sara Kopec and Jimmy Kopec; a great-grandson, Edward James Kopec; sisters, Mary O'Neill, Charlotte, N.C.; and Bridget McEnaney, New Rochelle, N.Y.; and a brother, Hugh, Wilkes-Barre.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Ignatius Loyola Church, North Maple Avenue, Kingston, with the Rev. Leo J. McKernan as celebrant.
Interment with the Rite of Committal by Deacon John E. O'Connor will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp.
Friends may pay respects and visit with the family in the church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Boyle's name may be made to St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston, PA 18704.
Arrangements are by Hugh P. Boyle & Son Funeral Home Inc., 416 Wyoming Ave., Kingston.
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August Piazza
July 30, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Boyle family. Jim was a true gentleman that raised a great family. May he Rest In Peace . Augie Piazza and Family.
Linda Smigielski
July 29, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. He was a great man with a kind sole. He will be deeply missed.
James Kelly
July 29, 2017
Mr. Boyle was my Social Studies teacher in 5th and 6th grades. He was the most influential teacher of my elementary years and some of his phrases and colloquialisms are still used between those in his class I keep in touch with. I still recall his morning inspirational readings, such as the poem "In Flanders Field", when he was my homeroom teacher in 5th grade. He was emblematic of "the greatest generation".
My deepest sympathies to Jim, Mollie, Margy Lou, Bill, and all of your families. It was so nice to meet you at the funeral this morning.
Eternal rest and "Have a Happy" everafter Mr. Boyle.
July 28, 2017
Bill and Molly so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please give my heart felt condolences to the entire family. John Doyle
July 28, 2017
Hi, Jim: So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace, and may you find comfort in the love of family and friends.
Sandra Richelmi
Kate Kelly
July 28, 2017
I remember your Father as a kind and gentle man who always had a smile and a wave for all of us who lived and grew up on Division Street. Reading his obituary, there was so much I didn't know about him. I am in awe of his life well lived.
I am sending my prayers and healing thoughts to his children and their families.
Kathy Kosek
Rosemary Kelly (Kosek)
July 28, 2017
My heart breaks for all of you...he was such a wonderful man. So sorry for your loss
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