Eugene-Coyle-Obituary

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Eugene Francis Coyle

Darien, Connecticut

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DIED
June 20, 2016
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Darien, Connecticut

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Lawrence Funeral Home - Darien Obituary

Eugene (Gene) Coyle, a half-century resident of Darien, died at home on Monday morning, June 20. Loyalty was his hallmark. He ended a 50-year career at Time magazine in 1993, and since then has devoted most of his time to his family and to the public affairs of this town. He was an ever-faithful...

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Gene, On the day we were married by you, you welcomed us into your home on Echo Drive in Darien. You were so kind and accepting. We brought you a small Turkish bowl as a gift. It was the day your beloved dog died Aug. 19, 2013 and you told us about your loving wife. Thank you for your meaningful attention and hospitality. We were married in the back yard amidst the greenery. Lovely. Thank you so much for your kindness, it meant so much. We are ever grateful. Much love to you and Nancy and...

I remember Gene and Joan for their generosity of spirit and the good cheer they shared with us.

Gene was a great American and a wonderful friend. I shall miss my co-worker at TIME. and I am broken-hearted. I send my sympathy to his dear family. Gene will never be forgotten. He was love and success. goodness and kindness.

Gene Coyle, a man of great kindness and unwavering friendship. Gene and Joan were friends of my parents, Ginny and Art Hopkins. Gene long stayed good friends, after our Dad died, with our mom until his dying day. My mom loved Gene as a dear friend. We all loved him as a terrific and generous human being. Everyone's loss is heavens gain! Gene, we were all the lucky ones to have you in our lives. RIP, xo The Hopkins Family

GENE YOU WERE MY FAVORITE MARINE! SEMPER FI PAL! I WILL MISS YOU GREATLY! S/F TIM

Sincerest condolences on the death of my cousin Gene. To his sister Mary Anne his brother Joe and his wife Sigun his daughters Nancy and Laura and his beautiful grandchildren and all the extended family,I am thinking of you all at this sad time. love, Evelyn & Bernie xxx Ireland

Gene was a fabulous person and a wonderful American. I was proud to have had Gene as a friend. I extend my deepest sympathy.