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CHARLES BOYCE Obituary
CHARLES J. SR., 85, of Abington died November 1, 2012 surrounded by his family. Charlie was born January 19, 1927 in Phila., PA to the late John and Anna Mae Boyce. He attended Roman Catholic H.S. graduating in 1944. He was a proud alumna of Roman and remembered his time there fondly. He graduated from LaSalle College in Phila. in 1957. Charlie then served in the Army as a Radio Operator in WW II in Eritrea, North Africa. He worked at the U.S. Customs House in Phila. for 10 years, then as a Budget Analyst for 32 years at the Naval Depot in Phila. He also worked as a security guard at SPS in Jenkintown for 10 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Eileen R. (nee McGowan) of 47 years and his children: Regina High, Roseanne Tull, Charles Jr., Rita Talley, Christopher, John and the late Francis Boyce. He is the brother of John (Jack), James, Sr. Joan Dolores and Abbott Edmund Boyce; he is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was a fan of all Philadelphia teams, especially the Phillies. He was proud of his Irish heritage and enjoyed Irish music and dancing. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday 9 to 10:15 A.M. at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 1500 Marian Rd., Abington followed by Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Benedict's Abbey, 12605 224th Ave., Bennet Lake, WI 53102 would be appreciated. Arrs.
FITZPATRICK FUNERAL HOME
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Linda Groarke
February 3, 2013
Hello, on behalf of PJ Groarke and his family we want to say how sorry we are for your loss. I now live in New York and would love to meet my dad's (PJ) extended family. Please get in touch. Best wishes, Linda Groarke Cable.
Dan FitzGerald
November 7, 2012
John and The Boyce Family, I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
sheila stieritz
November 4, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. What a loving husband and dad he was.
Don and Sheila Stieritz
joan mcgowan schofield
November 3, 2012
Dear Eileen and her loving Family: Charlie was a loving Husband and a Great Dad and Granddad.. I know you will all miss him. Love, Aunt Joanie
Matt Birtel
November 3, 2012
I am deeply sorry for your loss. The Boyce family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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