Barrington, Illinois
Thomas J. Boyle Jr. The visitation for Thomas, 62, will be held Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 4 p.m., at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Rd.), Barrington. In addition, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 2, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 409 North Summit St., Spooner, WI. Burial will follow at Spooner Cemetery. Born Nov. 13, 1949, in Chicago to the late Thomas and Regina Boyle, he was killed Monday, June 18, 2012, while working as a security contractor in Afghanistan. He was known as a patriot who loved his country and a person who never stopped trying to assist others. A Marine and two-tour, veteran of Vietnam, who earned the Cross of Gallantry, Mr. Boyle served the Chicago Police Department for 30 years and, upon retirement, went on to work for a private detective agency, and then as a security contractor overseas. In addition to the time he served in Afghanistan, Mr. Boyle also served in Kosovo and Iraq, where he provided security and training in law enforcement. Locally, Mr. Boyle was personally responsible for capturing brothers Tyrone and Larry Strickland, who were later convicted of murdering Wheeling Police Officer Kenneth Dawson in Nov. of 1985. He also recovered the weapon used in Dawson's fatal shooting. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Pauline (nee Hastings); and son Ryan (Andrea) Boyle. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Boyle's name may be made to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607, 312-499-8899, or www.cpdmemorial.org. You may leave online condolences for the family at www.davenportfamily.com, or call 847-381-3411 for information.
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Tom will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 09 JUN, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
June 05, 2013 | Chicago, IL
Extremely saddened by the sudden loss of a man who was a good policeman and a good man.
Please accept my sympathy on the death of a hero.
Cindy Pontoriero
July 03, 2012 | Chicago, IL
Our family is very sorry for your loss. Mr. Boyle served with our daughter in Iraq. They were good friends. Thank you for sharing your loved one with the world. He was greatly needed and loved.
Marsha Mitchell-Hamilton
July 02, 2012 | Goldsboro, NC
Boyle Family, we are saddened by Tom's passing, remember the time we spent with him a few years ago at the party at your home. We spoke often of Tom and were always worried for his safety. Please accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
Dennis & Diane DeBoer
June 29, 2012 | Chicago, IL
To the family and friends of Thomas Boyle. The Law Enforcement Professionals of Task Force Spartan and Task Force Blue Geronimo, FOB Salerno, RC-East, Afghanistan, have you all in our prayers as we salute our fallen brother. God Bless and God Speed, brother. We will see you again.
Michael McCoy
June 28, 2012 | Chattanooga, TN
A great loss for your family, for his friends, and his co-workers. You are all in my prayers.
Martin Leddy
June 28, 2012 | Kabul, Afghanistan
FINA SERRA
June 27, 2012 | WINDSOR, ON
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
FINA SERRA
June 27, 2012 | WINDSOR, ON
Boyle Family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. The Tocco famly sends all our prayers to each and every one of you.
God Bless,
Nancy DeSantis
June 27, 2012 | Windsor, ON