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John Doyle Obituary
John B. Doyle
West Irondequoit: Peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the age of 72. Predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Cornelia Doyle. John is survived by his wife of 21years, Kate Ellis-Doyle; children, Jonathan (Erin) Doyle, Meghan (Andrew) Limke, Sean Doyle and Kendell Doyle; grandchildren, Mallory, Patrick, and Kearsten Doyle, Darby and Lorelei Limke; sisters, Patricia Doyle and Melissa (David) Vella; brothers-in-law, Steve (Dawn) Ellis, Matt (Lisa) Ellis, Andy Ellis, Paul Ellis; sisters-in-law, Cindy Ellis and Pam (Jim) Carty; mother-in-law, Mary Ellis; many nieces and nephews; faithful and loyal dog, Fergus.
John was a lifelong New York Yankees fan and Notre Dame. He was a frequent visitor of the Winona Woods walking path with his trusty steed, Fergus (golden retriever). Not only was John a great story teller but he was also very crafty and creative. He was a very proud Irish Catholic but even prouder of his greatest accomplishment, his family.
Calling Hours will be held Friday, November 17, 4-7pm at the funeral home (570 Kings Highway So.). Friends are invited to meet the family Saturday, November 18th at 1:00pm at St. Kateri at Christ the King Church for his Memorial Mass. Interment Private Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to JDFR Childrens Diabetes.
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William L Farrell
November 17, 2023
I met John the first day of high school at Aquinas. We sat next to each other. Our friendship continued through high school, college at UD, and beyond. After college John and I worked together briefly for his uncle's construction company and some other jobs. I saw John many times in the past few years, encouraged him to play golf more, and this September, just two months ago, we had drinks on the pier at O'Laughlin's in Rochester while watching the sun go down over the lake. He was still the same guy I met in high school.
Condolences to all of John's family. He'll be missed. And to those of us still here to remember John, never forget what Warren Zevon said before his passing, 'enjoy every sandwich.'
Bill Farrell, Aquinas 69' and University of Dayton 73'.
Mike Leahy
November 17, 2023
The love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joe Marotta
November 16, 2023
My Deepest Sympathies to all of John's family.
To his children, I was there for each and every one of your births. I watched you all develop through most of your school years. Jonathan we were Buddies. I'm proud of you Johnathan. Of You, Megan, Shawn, and Kendall. I'm so, so sorry your Pop has passed. I loved him, too.
I'll love you all forever.
Friends.
Friends may go their separate ways.
Brothers.
But John, Dickie, and I were Brothers.
Three Brothers to the end, and Forever ...
Let's see, we were neighbors, elementary and high school chums, baseball teammates, hunting and fishing buds, "road-trip" partners, and roommates a few times. Ok, I'll tell ya. One time (one semester for me) in Dayton we were across the street from seven floors of student nurses. Our house was signed with "Dept of Theological Studies."
I have hundreds of anecdotes. Some serious (not many), some
gut-wrenching hysterical.
Thanks for everything, John. Love ya, Forever!
Forever ...
Joe Marotta
JOE AND BONNIE HILL
November 16, 2023
JOHN WAS A GUY WHO KNEW HOW TO HAVE FUN ! SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
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I don't know if it was the first, but living with John on Apple St in Dayton and watching him play the landlord chess for his share of the rent.
What a great guy, always cheerful. He will be missed, but I'm sure we were all better for knowing him.
Dylan Brown
November 16, 2023
Being a childhood friend of John´s children, I have very fond memories of John getting his hands on dry ice for an incredible Halloween display, my first experience on a zip line, footballs and baseballs being thrown at me with a little more pace than expected, instruction on how to properly close the driveway gate, and endless graph paper scratch pads from his work. It´s funny how the little things come to mind when I reflect on being part of his life from an early age. I feel fortunate to have had some time with him this summer to catch-up.
JOE AND BONNIE HILL AND BOYS
November 15, 2023
SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHN'S PASSING. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY. THAT SMILE WILL BE MISSED.
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