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Lucas Boyle Obituary

Boyle, Lucas EdwardLucas Edward Boyle, 18, of Emmaus, passed away Dec. 17th at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Born in Allentown, he was an all-star gymnast and worked as an assistant coach at the Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center in Allentown. He is survived by his mother Brenda (Everett) Boyle; father Richard E. Boyle; a sister Shelby Gundling of Jacksonville, NC; and a brother Tyler Boyle of Emmaus. Services: calling hours Monday, Dec. 22 starting at 1:00 p.m. in Bethany United Methodist Church, 1208 Brookside Rd., Allentown, Pa (Wescosville) 18106, followed by funeral service at 5:00 p.m. Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown, www.eliasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 19, 2014.

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Phillip Zak

February 19, 2020

Miss ya Buddy! Hugs up there in Heaven...

Phillip Zak

December 23, 2014

Just wanted; to share a post from facebook I shared last week...Today I am sad…another great kid and former student has left this world. Sometimes trying to figure out Gods plan is impossible, yet I am so thankful to have been a small part of this plan…I am also thankful that I have had the opportunity recently to spend some time with Lucas on my quick visits to Parkettes…each time I saw him I was reminded of how awesome he as a young athlete made me feel when I coached him…I regret is that I did not tell him…Lucas always said the right things, he was young and innocent, yet had an old soul…he said things I never thought a young kid would come up with…he often told me that I was a good coach, he even professed it to his teammates on occasion…Well, needless to say this always made my day and made me feel like it must be true, Lucas said it! I am blessed to have the opportunity to cross paths with so many awesome, beautiful people …we often take for granted that friends, students, family will be around forever, and we go on as such…waiting for that next chance meeting, believing all will be well…as a coach, one of our biggest joys is watching our students grow up, do wonderful things and evolving the relationship we began as teacher-student, having a beer with them someday, going to a wedding, talking about their family and kids, maybe watching their children take on gymnastics…when this chance is taken away, it's disappointing, sad, almost selfishly so-it is one thing as coaches we hold onto to validate that we did “do good”…I guess the point I want to make is that in life many people will cross your path, they will impact you, they will help to shape you, they will change you, they will make you a better person…this is not luck, this is design…Lucas made me better, he made a difference, and I am grateful…Life truly is short, savor every moment, value every relationship whether short or lasting, make a difference, hug more, smile more, high-five more, and enjoy more! Thanks to all of the awesome, wonderful people I have shared time with—and to those who left this life on earth a bit early-Shannon Coleman, Brian Babcock, Keith Klepac, Austin Zalik, Ellen Smith and Lucas Boyle—you made a difference and that is what matters most to me!-Coach Phill

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December 23, 2014

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Janet Edelman

December 23, 2014

Dear Rick, Brenda and family. I am so very sorry to hear of your terrible loss. May you find strength in God and all your memories of Lucas. Love, Janet Edelman

Janice Kavounas

December 23, 2014

Dearest Brenda and family, Our hearts go out to you. May God bless you through the coming days with peace in knowing that Lucas is coaching the angels now! Janice and Nick Kavounas

RoseAnne Fox

December 23, 2014

Dear Brenda, Rick and family,
Words cannot express our sympathy to you on the passing of Lucas. He was a good friend to Geoffrey on the Parkette Team and you all were friends to us as a Parkette Family at competitions and practices. May God Bless you all and give you strength during this difficult time.
With Love,
RoseAnne, Jake, Josh, Alyssa and Geoffrey Fox

Mike & Janine Eisentraut

December 22, 2014

Rick, Brenda and Family,

We were so sad to hear of your loss. He is no longer suffering. May you have comfort knowing Lucas is with the LORD. May the Lord give you strength in this time of sorrow.

May GOD Bless you.

Mike, Janine, Brandon and Amber

December 22, 2014

Our thought and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss. Have faith in God's promise of the resurrection hope. 1st Corinthians 1:3

maureen Rosetty

December 22, 2014

Rick & Brenda we are so sorry for your lost we wish we could be with you at this time of need we have you in our prayers, I'm sure Grand mom is looking out for him!
Hugs & Kisses

Aunt Maureen & Uncle Jim

December 22, 2014

Dear Brenda,
We were incredibly saddened by the news of Lucas passing. I know how very much you loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this unimaginable time of grief. May God carry you and your family through the difficult days ahead.
Love to you and your family,
San, Dave, Nate, and Paige D'Alessandro

Al Peters

December 22, 2014

Dear Brenda, Richard and Family,
I was devastated to hear the news about Lucas. He was a great kid! I cannot imagine pain that you are experiencing. I pray that you find comfort and peace.
Sincerest wishes
Al Peters (Joey's dad)

Wendy Frisch

December 22, 2014

Our whole family has felt the sadness in hearing about the passing of Lucas. We have also felt much joy in having Lucas be a part of out lives. He was truly a remarkable kid:) We will never forget the many funny memories he and Bud had growing up in the old neighborhood. Please know that we are praying for you during this, and that you may feel comfort in Him.
The Frisch Family
Brian, Wendy, Abby, Bud and Carolyn

Ann

December 22, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

December 21, 2014

I was saddened to hear about Lucas passing. I hope and pray that you will have strength during this time of loss.

Molly & Jakob Kidd Rick & Beth Jenny

December 21, 2014

We are sorry for your loss.Lucas was a great coach and friend,we will miss him!He taught me many things.
Johnny Loftus
Parkettes Gymnist

December 21, 2014

Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.

The Brady Family

Norma Donatelli

December 21, 2014

Rick, Brenda, Shelby and Tyler
Our hearts break for you all.
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of Lucas.

Chris, Norma, Ashley, Kyle and Stephen.

December 21, 2014

So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Gloria Hinkle. Co-worker from Salisbury

Dawn Calse

December 20, 2014

My deepest sympathy at the loss of Lucas. I was his high school bus driver and he was a very polite, pleasant and respectful young man. I really enjoyed having him on my bus. I just ran into him a few weeks ago at Turkey hill, like I had so many times before. Always a smile on his face and he always made time to chat for a little while. He was a terrific kid and will be missed. His unselfish act of organ donation just tells everyone what a remarkable young man he was.
RIP Lucas and God bless you and your family as they try to come to terms with this. No parent should have to bury their child and no child should have to bury their friend.

Kathy DeBona

December 20, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss....just watched a YouTube video of his 2009 State performance....he was a very talented young man. Take care And you are in our prayers.

Bruce and Lisa Rosetty-Keiper

December 20, 2014

Ricky,Brenda, Shelby and Tyler,
We are so sorry for your loss of Lucas. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The lord needed Lucas home to hold him up high and do his work. This has already begun with Lucas doing God's work to help and benefit many others. He lives on in your hearts and others. With our deepest heartfelt sympathy and love.

aliciA rodriguez

December 20, 2014

The loss of a loved one is so hard to face, you just wanna hide go somewhere and escape! But death is something that we must all go through, I know its hard when it's someone you loved and knew. Just know now he is in a better place, no more hurt or pain shall he face. It seems unfair and yes this is true, but he is in heaven now watching over me and you ! God has called him home to rest!! And he's being well taken care of because God knows best.

December 20, 2014

Brenda, Rick, Shelby, and Tyler,

We are so sorry for your loss. We want to also thank you for the time and memories we had with Lucas and your family. We have so many good memories from the first Easter train in Jim Thorpe, watching him practice for a meet at Parkettes, and helping us welcome in the new millennium.

There will always be a place in our hearts for Lucas and your family.

Melodie, JR, Jodie and Megan Facciola

Bill & Terri Hughes

December 20, 2014

Rick, Brenda, Shelby & Tyler
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We wish we could be there to help comfort you in your time of grief and sorrow. We will continue to pray for your family and the families that Lucas is helping. God Bless You. We love all of you.

We love you all.

December 19, 2014

Brenda, my heart breaks for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marilyn Nocerino

Madaline Muth

December 19, 2014

Brenda, Rick and family: There are no words to express my sadness at the loss of your Lucas. May the Lord uphold you in your time of grief.

Gretchen Tonno

December 19, 2014

So sorry to hear this news.Remember Lucas, Tommy,and Nick playing as youngsters.May God wrap his arms around all of you.

The Tonno family

John, Jane, Natasha Lahovski

December 19, 2014

May God bless all of you during this difficult time. Hang on to the memories; find comfort in knowing Lucas has given the gift of life to others. I already find myself grinning when I think of him at our Woodbine Lane house--I keep seeing that little blonde head and those big blue eyes doing flips in our yard!

Wally and Alma Ramirez

December 19, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 19, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Michele Quier and Travis Verzino

Lisa Makuta

December 19, 2014

Rick, Brenda, Shelby, and Tyler : We are so very sorry for the loss of Lucas. He is a wonderful kid and we are glad we had the opportunity to watch him grow and the times he spent with us coaching Court. We will miss him a lot and have many wonderful memories of him, but we know that he is now at peace. God Bless you all . Dave - Lisa - Courtny Makuta

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