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Lester Pyle Obituary
LESTER H. PYLE SR.
AGE: 83 FORKED RIVER
Lester H. Pyle Sr., 83, of Forked River, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at his home. He was born in Chicago, Ill. and formerly of Cresskill before moving to Forked River in 1993. Mr. Pyle traveled all over the country building subway and water tunnels for Peter Kiewit & Sons of Omaha, Neb. for 47 years, retiring in 1992. Lester was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member and had served a six year term as commander of the Cresskill American Legion, member and past Exalted Ruler for 2000 & 2001 of the Lacey's Elks Lodge #2518, member of the VFW 10118 of Lacey Township, member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lacey Lodge No. 1907, and member of the Masonic Lodge of Chicago, Ill.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 37 years, Mary L. (nee Raimondi); 10 children, Roxanne Kapser and her husband Robert, Marisa Cefali and her husband Richard, Maxine DelFavero and her husband Ronald, Paul Picciotto and his wife Colleen, Leslie D'Aries and Robert D'Aries, Lisa Bergman and her husband Allan, Monique Pyle, Noah Pyle and his wife Jean, David Pyle and his wife Toniann, and Lester H. Pyle Jr. and his wife Jaime; 19 cherished grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a large extended family.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Riggs Funeral Home, 130 Route 9 North, Forked River. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at the Forked River Presbyterian Church, 131 Route 9 North, Forked River. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lacey Elks Handicap Children Fund, 900 Beach Blvd., Forked River, NJ 08731 or to the SOCH Hospice & Homecare Foundation, 1140 Route72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 in Lester's memory.
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Zuleika Abdul
November 9, 2009
I loved Uncle Les from the first day I met him! He had the biggest heart of any man I have ever known! He was an inspiration to me and I am blessed to have known him. He opened his home and his heart to my mom, my sister and I and we have never forgotten his kindness or his love. He will be surely missed.
Sending my love and sympathy to you Aunt MaryLou and to the entire Pyle family.
Love, Zuleika
Bonnie Slocum
November 6, 2009
Less was always a pleasure to see on Sunday mornings coming into church. He always greeted me with a smile and supported the children's ministries of Forked River Presbyterian. He will be missed.
Shirley Schwartz
November 5, 2009
Les will aways be in our thoughts and memory with the impact he had on his family and others... My prayers are with you at this time.
November 5, 2009
To the Pyle Family, We're so very sorry about your loss.. Thank you for sharing Les with us.As Les always said* Keep the Faith*
I will miss you and love you
Trouble (Catriona) and Scott
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Ray McGuire
November 5, 2009
Mary, Noah, David and family...
Wishing our sincere condolences and hoping you find peace with all your
families memories.
Take care and God bless all of you,
Ray,Chris and Cailin McGuire
" Partners in Crime"
Roxanne Fox
November 5, 2009
Dave, Toniann and Pyle family, I am so sorry for your loss. you are in my prayers.
Kerry
November 5, 2009
To the Entire Pyle Family as well as the extended family.. May the great memories we all share of Lester surpass the sorrow we feel.. Sorry for the loss, however we know that he is always with us in our hearts and watching over us all. Sending you lot's of love hugs healing & peace.. God Bless & wrap his arms around you..
November 5, 2009
To the Pyle family,
May the sweet memories of your father/grandfather comfort you in the days ahead. So sorry for your loss.
God bless,
Kate Grisard
Neptune Middle School
maurice andreola
November 5, 2009
cubby and family,i am sorry for your loss,let your memories bring you peace.may God bless you all in your time of sorrow,
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