JOHN EDWARD BOYLE

BOYLE
JOHN EDWARD
Age 84, died peacefully, surrounded by family, in Naples, Florida, on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. John is survived by his wife, Sterling Rutherford Boyle; five children, Noreen Boyle Price, of Naples, FL, Peggy Boyle Johnson (Thomas Johnson), of Naples, FL, John Boyle, Jr. (Donna Boyle), of Virginia Beach, VA, Edward Boyle (Dawn Boyle), of Minnetonka, MN, and Kathleen Boyle Drucks (David Drucks), of Naples, FL; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Catherine Abel McGuire; and Nora Trant Boyle, his longtime wife, who welcomed him into eternity on Tuesday as he passed. John was born on Sunday, February 19, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Catherine and Edward Boyle. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from The University of Pittsburgh, served in the US Army, and went on to become a longtime pharmaceutical sales executive for Hoffmann La Roche. A loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan, he always considered Pittsburgh home. He was a witty, dedicated, and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be missed immensely. A viewing will be held for family members and friends on Thursday, May 11, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at FULLER FUNERAL HOME, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, Florida. A Mass of Christian Burial with the Rev. Paul D'Angelo will begin at 10 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2017, at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 625 111th Ave. N, Naples, FL 34108. The Family would like to sincerely thank the wonderful staff of the Gulf View Suites at Naples Community Hospital and Avow Hospice for all their support and compassion.