THOMAS J. COYLE

What a wonderful guy and an outstanding Gorilla!! I only had the opportunity to meet and know Tom for a few years, but every time I met him, one thing was for certain---a joyous greeting and ALWAYS a smile on his face. Heaven is a better place today with Tom's presence at His side!! God Bless you Tom. And my prayers and thoughts to Fran and family.
Casey Casebolt
Gorilla FAN-atic
Go Gorillas!!
Go Tom Coyle

Tom was a great man and influenced so many lives, as only a coach and father could. What more could ask of a life well lived? He will be sorely missed. God bless.

Fran, Michelle, Jim & families,
Words can not begin to convey how saddened we are. Tom was so dear to my dad and I am so grateful we got together at the Pomme so many times. I have never met anyone so full of life and that spirit obviously passed on to the entire family!! All of you hold such a special place in my heart and our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Tammy

Coach Coyle was truly one of a kind. I had him as a teacher and mentor in high school at Center. He also got me my first "real" job during my senior year when I was in his VICA class. I job that I still have to this day! He was a great teacher, coach and person! God Bless you Coach, Rest in Peace.... Sam Davidson - CHS - Class of 1977

Ron Compton...He was not only a coach but a mentor to me. Coach Coyle was one of a kind. I know he will be missed and was taken too early...CHS '77

Dear Frannie and family. Our young families have shared so many wonderful camping and fishing stories when we lived in Missouri. As young parents, teachers and coaches we had it all..wonderful lives and friendships, always love for each other. Later, when we returned to Missouri, our unforgettable Western trip. How about those big nights out at the Kona Kai restaurant saving the paper umbrellas for Cary and Michelle! One memory leads to another. We miss Tom. Love and hugs Dee Dee

Francis & Family, I am sorry for the loss of your husband and father. He was a GREAT Man! I had him for VICA club of 1984 and he greatly impacted my life in the most positive ways. I will never forget him~

I would like to send my Blessings to the family. I owe my life to Coach Coyle! My College Career and my professional career. Lesson learn in class and most especially on the track. A day did not go by that Coach Coyle's name or his little bits of wisdom did not come out. He was my guiding light. That's why I enrolled and graduated from PSU.. He has been with me my entire life. My God Bless Coach..... I'm sure he has his bullhorn. Mike Scronce Ruskin Class 71 PSU 78

Dear Mrs. Coyle- May God grant you peace at this difficult time. Mr. Coyle always took the time to share his knowledge of sports with all of us kids in the old Park Hills neighborhood. I have fond memories of playing all kinds of games with your son John, Bobby Corder and Gordon Scott. Mr. Coyle was always there to give us pointers. God Bless you and your family.

Rudy May (an old Grandview friend)