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Alfred Coyle Obituary

Alfred W. Coyle of Plymouth and longtime Scituate resident, a retired Sergeant with the Scituate Police Department, passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Nov. 27, 2010, at the age 78. He was the beloved husband of Priscilla (Dwight) Coyle; the devoted father of Sarah Lannon and her husband Russell, Ted Coyle and the adoring grandfather of Brian Lannon, all of Scituate. He was the son of the late Charles and Annie (Kelley) Coyle. He was the brother of Mary Wells and Robert Coyle, both of Weymouth. He is survived by his former wife Sandra (ONeil) Higgins, the mother of Sarah and Ted. He was the stepfather of Mary Quinn of Plymouth, George Warren of Bourne and Scott Warren of North Reading. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. His German Shepard Sam was a great friend. Alfred served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Al was a baseball and Red Sox fan, after his discharge from the Army, he was invited to a try- out with the Washington Senators team. He was an Officer and Sergeant on the Scituate Police Department for 43 years. Upon his retirement, he continued to work an additional seven years in a part-time position with the department. Al was very fond of all of his co-workers and other employees of the town. After his police career, he took a volunteer position at South Shore Hospital, which he thoroughly enjoyed, a position he maintained until this past summer. Funeral from the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., Scituate on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Cudworth Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make your donation to South Shore Hospitals Journey of Hope Cancer Care Programs, 55 Fogg Rd., South Weymouth, MA, 02190. For directions or to leave condolences please visit www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home 781 545-0196

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2010.

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peg kennedy

December 24, 2010

Priscilla and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Still remember G I Joe running around the living room. Take care. Peg and Family

Linda and Jeff Marini

December 12, 2010

The Marini family would like to extend their condolences to Ted and his family.

December 8, 2010

I had the pleasure of knowing Mr Coyle by being his personal CT tech! I looked forward to seeing him and told him to be sure to come on my day at work. He was always so pleasant and always had a good story. He was one of my favorites and I will miss having him brighten my day. With my deepest sympathy.... Gina, DFCI CT dept

Mike Casey

December 7, 2010

Sgt. Coyle,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and secondly for the citizens of Scitiuate when you served with the SPD. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Richard Wilson

December 6, 2010

Hello Ted, I am sorry for your loss. I have very vivid childhood memories of him waving the crowds across First Parish for Sunday Mass. I hope you are well and please accept my condolences.

Diane Marchione

December 5, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

patrick burke

December 3, 2010

All the members of the Burke family( Carol, Patrick, Edwin, Deirdre, and Ellen ) send their condolences to all for the loss of Mr. Coyle. We thought he was a really great person, and you are all in our thoughts & prayers..

Sharon Gasbarro

December 3, 2010

Ted, so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Erika King-Shelby

December 2, 2010

Sarah and Ted, I'm so sorry to read of your father's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!! =)

Albert Volpe

December 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Minerva Calderon

December 2, 2010

It was a pleasure to know such a pleasent wonderful man ! With his wonderful smile always put a smile on my face ! I will truly miss him ! My prayers are with his family !

Jay Gorman

December 1, 2010

Al,it all ways was such a great comfort to have know such a great man. you always took time to stop by and see how things were. and you allways had a great incourging word for me and faith in my business, thank you Al I know jhon is their with you,give him a hug for me.will miss you Al you are a great one of a kind man. sending our love to a great freind. JAY CJ AUTO REPAIR. scituate

December 1, 2010

Sarah and Ted-So sorry about the loss of your beloved dad. With sympathy, Christine (Delaney)Bemis, Medway, MA

Amanda Wood

December 1, 2010

It was a pleasure to have known such a wonderful man! Uncle Al, you will be missed greatly!

Ellen Clinton

December 1, 2010

Al will be missed here at South Shore Hospital ! He was always a warm smile with a gentle manner to greet people coming into the doors of the hospital .I will miss him because he was a delight to work with and he was a great friend .My prayers go to Priscilla and all the Coyle family .
May he rest in peace,he has earned his rest .
I already miss you Al .

Nancy Johnston

December 1, 2010

To the Coyle family: We are so sorry for your loss. Al was a vey close friend of the family and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to all.

Nancy Johnston and family

December 1, 2010

We are sorry to learn of Al's passing. We will miss him. Our love and prayers our with you and the family. Howard and Mary Roberts

Nancy Merrill

November 30, 2010

I was sorry to hear of Al's passing. He and my husband worked together for many years at the SPD. He helped me when my husband died and i will always remember him as a good friend. I am sure Jim will be there to meet him and they will talk about old times.My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Nancy McKittrick Merrill

Helen & Sandy Nowokunski

November 30, 2010

To Al's Family...we express our heartfelt condolences. Al was a long time family friend. We will always cherish his infectious smile. He will be greatly missed. We will always remember Al as a kind and gentle soul.

Jay Rafuse

November 30, 2010

Dear Ted and Sarah,

Our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Rafuse Family,
Southwest, FL

Janice Wheeler/Trahan

November 30, 2010

I send prayers and blessings and peace to this family. The last time I saw Al is when my Dad, Bob Wheeler passed. They worked together on the Scituate Police Dept. Like my sister Jean, I was very grateful for his understanding and help at that time and will always remember him as a kind and caring man.

Stacy Harrington

November 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Al will always hold a very special place in my heart.

Lorraine (Francis) Moller

November 30, 2010

Ted, I remember your family growing up in small town Scituate. I am very sorry for your loss and wish you, Sarah and your mom comfort from knowing your dad was a good guy fondly remembered by many. Peace & prayers & hugs, Lorraine Francis

peggy kennedy

November 30, 2010

Lil< So very sorry. You guys fought the good battle. Remember, he is only a whisper away. Love to All, Peggy

November 30, 2010

May you rest in peace my friend, a true gentleman.

10-4
Number 2

November 30, 2010

Coyle family, sorry about your dad. Sgt. Coyle would always make sure we got across the street safely when crossing at St. Mary's. Merz Family Scituate

Rob & Carol Connelly

November 30, 2010

We are so sorry to hear baout Al's passing. He was one of the good guys and will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

mary goodwin

November 30, 2010

ted
i'm sorry to hear about your dad. i remember him from emergency equipment when i work there. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
mary from doughboy

Cheryl Noble-Dwyer

November 30, 2010

Sarah & Ted, The Coyle Family is a major part of my childhood and Al was a major influence; we would be sure to behave knowing that Mr. Coyle might be on duty not because he would tell our parents but we would have felt as though we disappointed him. He was caring, kind, and a very special man. He would welcome us to your home while he sat in the breezeway. In recent years, although I knew my way around the hospital if he saw me walk in, he'd be sure to "show me the way" by walking with me just so we could talk! He will be missed!

Dick Joseph

November 29, 2010

Coyle family:
I'm so sorry to hear of Al's
passing.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
May you rest in peace my friend --10-4.

Mike Gill

November 29, 2010

Growing up in Scituate in the 60s and 70s, Al Coyle was a cop we liked, trusted, and respected.

Sgt. Bob Finnie

Ann Finnie

November 29, 2010

Al was such a faithful friend to my dad, visiting him nearly every Saturday....I am sure Bob was there at heaven's gate to welcome Al home. God bless and keep you all.....10-4, Al, fondly, Ann Finnie

November 29, 2010

Dear Ted, Sarah and Sandra,

Sam and I want you to know how sorry we are for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this
difficult time. I hope you feel God's peace and comfort
during in the days and weeks ahead. Al was a wonderful
brother-in-law to me, always interested in our family
and how we were doing. He had a very gentle and kind
soul. We'll miss seeing him! God bless you all!

Love,
Aunt Kathleen and Uncle Sam

November 29, 2010

New you at Coyles ambulance when you worked there parttime you were always a gentleman.
You will be missed
Gordon Snow

Chris Partsch

November 29, 2010

Pricilla,I was so sorry to hear the news I missed our sunday meetings hearing of you teddy and his daughter and grandson I will never forget our talks I will miss him dearly

arlene martin

November 29, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Susan Mills

November 29, 2010

Dear Sarah, Ted, and Sandra, Our deepest sympathy to you on Al's passing. His genuine smile and gentle ways will always come to mind when anyone mentions Scituate. No matter what the occasion, he was always the perfect gentleman. God bless you all. Arnold and Susan Mills

Jean Wheeler/Asadoorian

November 29, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. He worked with my dad at the police dept. for many years, and as a small child have memories of him. He was a very nice man. When my dad passed, he was missing parts of his uniform, that he was buried in, and Al went out of his way to make sure it was complete. That meant so much to us. He took care of a few things for us, and for that I am forever grateful. My thoughts are with the family.

DONALD BONGARZONE

November 29, 2010

ONE OF THE FINEST MEN I HAVE EVER KNOWN, MARG0 AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES

George

November 29, 2010

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. Rest easy Pal, 10-4

Mrs. Joseph Oliva

November 29, 2010

Dear Teddy, Sarah and Sandra:

Our most special neighbors and friends on Gilson Road so many years ago, our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to you all. My dear Dad and Al were just the best of friends from Weymouth and of course Scituate. Dad too is now with God, just recently, but I know he would salute your Dad with a smile. The days on Third Cliff they spent together with our dogs Slade and Tippy were special to them both. My Mother "Dunna", my Dad "Joe" and I send our love and prayers to your entire family and to Mrs. Priscilla Coyle and her family. And so on behalf of my Mother and Father we send you our Love from your Gilson Road Friends. Dunna Oliva, Joe Oliva and daughter Donna Greco.

November 29, 2010

Al,
You were the kindest, gentlest, most thoughtful man we have ever met. A pleasure to take care of and always happy to see you. A treasure we have lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. May you rest in peace our friend. We will miss you but forever remember you in our
hearts.

As you always said when leaving us,

"10-4"!

Love,
Maureen and Beth
Harbor Medical Associates

Karen, DFCI - Cat Scan

November 29, 2010

Priscilla and family, I was sorry to learn of Al's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories and friends bring you comfort.

Tom and Mary DesRoches

November 29, 2010

Al was always like a father to me; he made everyone he met feel protected and secure in his presence. He will be remembered with fondness and love. Our deepest sympathies to you all.

Mike & Jen Rohnstock

November 29, 2010

Sarah, our thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family. This has been a long journey, and hope you will count on us to help you through the days ahead.

David Libby

November 29, 2010

As a former police office for the Town of Hanson (1964-70), I met Sgt. Alfred Coyne at the Hingham District Courthouse. I remember his being a very conscientious and dedicated public servant. It was my honor and privilege to know him. He often offered me insight and guidance. He was a gentle, kind man and my friend. Alfred is in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences to his family and friends.

Joe Partsch

November 29, 2010

I will miss our weekend talks about Old Time Scituate and my Grandparents. I will also remember how nice you were to my wife at South Shore. You were a good and decent man Al, Rest Easy.

Joe Partsch (WPD Retired)Chris and Family.

Barbara

November 29, 2010

Thank you Mr. Coyle for your service to our country, rest in peace.

Peter McGonnigal

November 29, 2010

Al , You were a good friend . I will miss you .

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

November 29, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

November 28, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful Uncle. We will love you and miss you always.

"10-4" Uncle Al,

Love, Mary & Paul

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