Fr. Edward F. Boyle

Father Ed, Your unending fight for the cause of working people, your unfailing faith, your enthusiastic joy and optimism in your daily life, your gift to all of us who knew and loved you. You will be missed. God has surely prepared a place for you in his house, and I bet it looks a little like the Labor Guild!

Father,
You were an inspiration to me. Your self-sacrifice, caring, intelligence, good humor, and integrity serve as an inspiration to me. You have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. You married my husband Brad and I twenty two years ago and predicted that our families would become as one. I believe you blessed our union and helped us build a wonderful marriage and family. Thank you for all that you have done; you will be missed, but never forgotten.
Leigh(Bonanno)KLock

Dear Boyle Family: Fr. Ed was a amazing individual. He touched so many people in so many ways. For myself and family, we were blessed to have Fr. Ed in our lives from early childhood. He was a constant member at our family home for Sunday meals (of course, after Mass) I must tell you a story: My husband and I had our precana classes with Fr. Ed. We would end up at a restaurant have a wonderful meal then made sure he got home safely. Well, after a few glasses of incredible wine one night, we were driving down a one way the wrong way! What a shock on the police officers faces when they saw Fr. Ed in the front seat. We laughed all the way back to BC! He made my wedding special. We were fortunate to have him baptize my daughter who is now 17 years old. When I told him I was moving to North Carolina he said he was looking forward to visiting us. Now he is my angel. He always provided me the strength and positive reinforcement I needed to deal with my cancer treatment. I will miss him dearly. May you find comfort in the memories you have had with this incredible man. Lisa (Furnari) Miragliotta

Fr. Ed,

I celebrate your life of service to the labor movement and to so many others.

Pat Reeve

Father Ed, I will miss you with all my heart. Give hugs & kisses to Dad for me.

Love, Marissa Furnari xoxo

Fr. Boyle is unlike anybody I have met in my life. He was a joy to converse with and had the most wonderful spirit. You felt a tremendous warmth and energy when he was near. Thank you to the Cotter's for introducing me.

Father Ed,
Truly an inspiration to all who met you. Knowing you for the past 29 years has been a privilage. You and your work will not be forgotten. Rest peacefully with God.
Arthur Osborn Jr.

Father Ed was at all the important moments in my life - and before. He married my parents, he celebrated Christmas Eve with us every year, and he helped ,my mother through her last days. I miss them both. I can't imagine a world without Father Ed, but I do know that it is a better place because of him

Father Ed,

May you rest in peace at the foot of our Lord. Your passion and compassion for all who worked in the Labor Movement, your family and your friends will never be forgotten. Our family will miss you dearly, the many weddings, births and deaths that you prayed over. You will always be remembered with laughs as well as tears. You are now in Heaven with the other members of our family who passed before you, and they are welcoming you with open arms. I will miss the religious calendar you sent out every New Year which brought us hope for the future. Godspeed and may you rest in peace.
Love,
Andrea M. (Day) Boyan

To the Family:
I have known him almost all of my life, he was a good friend to our family, even when times were bad near the end he still kept his promises to speak at my brother and sisters wake. He will be missed alot by my remaining family.

Father,
You were a part of my family since the day I was born. You graduated high school with my dad, Tony, and were truly an inspiration to both he and my mom, Barbara. You married Scott and I 23 years ago and have been a guidance to me all of my Catholic life. We will all miss you dearly. God Bless.
Joanne Andersen

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. I share your grief. Father Ed is very special to me and family. My husband works for SMWLU#17 and has known Fr. Ed for many years.
Fr. Ed Performed the Nuptuals for our wedding and the Baptism of both of our sons.
Fr. Ed wil always be a part of our family.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Although your spirit will be with us always, your physical presence will be missed dearly. Godspeed, my friend.

Father Ed,
More than 30 years of friendship you were a part of my family.My wedding, 2 baptisms, my fathers funeral you have been a inspiration to me and my family.
We will miss you so much.
Say hi to dad.
Love Anthony,Karlyne, Nino& Kimberly Furnari

We graduated with Father Ed (BHS '49) and extend our condolences to his immediate and extended families. He had a profoundly positive effect on so many who were blessed to know him. Barb (nee Gruhn) & Dick Finnick

Fr. Boyle: I am sure your labor of love for the love of Labor will always be appreciated. You will be missed. May you R.I.P. Frank O'Donoghue.

Uncle Ed,
So difficult to be so far from (you and) the family at this time. Thanks for taking the time to be such a guiding light in my life. With all my love and prayers, may you rest in peace. love your niece Ann Marie and family in Paris, (along w/ a special kiss from Jean- Christian Edward)

Father Ed has been a wonderful presence in so many of our lives. He will be missed by many. My thanks and sympathies to the Boyle family

Friends of Father Ed are setting up a fund to continue his work in social justice through the Guild. The fund will be announced at the CGA dinner on November 30. If you would like additional info please contact [email protected].
with affection-Brian McDonald

Dear Father Ed,

You will be missed. Our condolences to your family and many friends.

Your cousins,

We are so sorry to hear of Father Ed's passing. You are right Cathy, Father Ed, Mary, Kay, and Hutch will all be sharing Thanksgiving together and watching over us.


Andrea & Art Hutchinson

On behalf of the Executive Board and Members of the MBTA Inspectors Union, we offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Fr. Ed. His work on behalf of the Labor movement will be greatly missed. God Bless Fr. Ed!!

The Boyle Family deeply appreciates expressed condolences & is Delighted to know of THE FATHER ED BOYLE Fund just established by The Labor Guild to continue ED's life mission --Jack

I AM TRULY SADDENED BY YOUR PASSING.YOU HAD SO MUCH TO GIVE.

Although we will onstantly miss our dear friend we take comfort that he is home with God -- and reunited with many he cherished.
Share a smile at this too long but happy photoshow: http://photoshow.comcast.net/viewshow/qU2HN8Dw

Father,
I will miss your wonderful messages, your humility, your thoughtfulness and your care dearly. May The Lord keep you.

In the past three years I have learned so much at the Labor Guild. None of which would have been possible with out the hard work of Father Boyle, the officers and the staff. Father Boyles passion to the cause of a fair and just work environment, was contagious. His energy enveloped you when he spoke about the subject matter.His pride and unwavering love for the Labor Guild is his legacy. God Bless You Father Edward F.Boyle May you Rest in peace.

The family of Charlie Spillane sends it condolences. Charlie always considered Fr. Ed a great friend of his and everyone involved in the labor movement.