Photo courtesy of Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda
Port Charlotte, Florida
Sep 6, 1942 – Jan 24, 2012 (Age 69)
Dennis M. Lyons, 69, of Port Charlotte and Prudence Island, RI passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Dennis was the son of James and Theresa (DiPierro) Lyons, born on September 6, 1942. Dennis was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and played football for URI. He taught Physical Education at Pilgrim High School in Warwick for 30 years. He served in the US Army Reserves. Dennis enjoyed playing golf, following all sporting events, coaching at Pilgrim and recently watching his grandson Cody's football games. Dennis will be greatly missed by his loving companion of 22 years, Susan; son, Patrick; grandson, Cody; brothers, James (Jan), Thomas (Patricia) and Oliver and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Ellen Palmer. A memorial service was held in Port Charlotte and will be in Rhode Island at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Paralyzed Veterans of America. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.
JIM, TOM, SUE AND PATRICK AND THE ENTIRE LYONS FAMILY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL. I REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED ARE CHILDREN LIVING NEXT DOOR. MAY ALL THE FOND MEMORIES THAT YOU HOLD OF DENNY BE THE GIFT THAT HE LEAVES YOU ALL. GOD BLESS. JANICE
JANICE (JOSEPH) DAUPHINEE
February 08, 2012 | NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA | FRIEND
My heartfelt sympathy to all members of the Lyons family. Dennis was a great teacher, a great colleague and a great friend. He will be missed.
Dick Wissler
February 05, 2012 | RI
Dear Sue, Patrick and the Lyons Family, I am so very sad to hear of Denny's passing. As a lifelong friend of Maryellen and the entire Lyons family, I have many memories of dear Denny through the years. You are in my heart and prayers,and I will always remember Denny. Please let me know when the RI service will be held. Rest in peace my friend, Denny.
Patty Johnston Martucci
February 04, 2012 | Warwick, RI
The Woodland Greens Golfing Community was deeply saddened when we heard of Denny's passing. He was a good friend to all of us here on and off the course. Our thoughts and prayers are with Denny's family at this most difficult time in your lives... With sympathy from Denny's friends at Woodland Greens Golf Club! Rest in peace friend!
Woodland Greens Golf Club
February 02, 2012 | RI
