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Vincent Doyle Obituary
Born in Providence, a son of the late Vincent L. and Catherine (Kelly) Doyle, he lived in Warwick for the past thirty years, previously living in Cranston.
Mr. Doyle was a teacher in the Warwick School Department for thirty-two years, retiring in 2005. He began his teaching career at Winman Junior High School and spent most of his career as an English teacher at Toll Gate High School. He later joined the faculties of Johnson & Wales University and the Community College of Rhode Island as an Adjunct Professor of English and Computer Science. For several years, he was a summer instructor for the RI Teachers and Technology Initiative based out of the University of Rhode Island.
He was a 1966 graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School, a 1970 graduate of Providence College, where he also earned his Masters of Education Degree.
He participated in the ROTC program at Providence College and was a United States Army veteran.
Besides his wife Gail, he leaves a son, Joseph V. Doyle; a daughter, Christine M.C. Doyle; a brother, Tomm Doyle; a nephew, Matthew Doyle; two nieces, Leana Zappe and Shannon Lally; as well as extended family members and friends in both the United States and Ireland. He was predeceased by his sister, Ann M. Doyle.
The funeral will be held Monday, at 9:15 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road (Rt117) Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in Saint Catherine Church, 3252 Post Road, Warwick. Burial, with military honors, will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Sunday, 3 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Catherine Church, 3252 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 in his memory will be
appreciated.
boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Doyle
Sponsored by Christine Doyle, daughter.
Gail F. Doyle
March 7, 2023
"The song is ended but the melody lingers on." Irving Berlin Your melody plays on in me. Love beyond love...
Deborah Roberts
April 12, 2022
I was a student of his in Winman Jr. High. He made learning fun. I still have flash backs of being in his classroom! He got a kick out of my dry since of humor that he hid a recorder between books on his desk! Lol! God rest Mr.D!
Dr. Charles C. Knisley
February 7, 2015
I knew Vinnie as a fellow teacher at Winman jr high.....I loved the man....I have moved and traveled since all over the world, but he helped me through a few years at Winman, we drank beers and has great Halloween parties.....I loved the man
April 8, 2013
My love...my best friend...always a part of me...
August 25, 2012
Forever in my heart...Love, Me
Colleen Randall
October 14, 2011
We miss you every day Mr. Doyle. Send us your strength,compassion, and knowledge down to all of us. We are all doing our best to take good care of The Mrs., Christine, and Joe. I love you, and think about you all the time.
Danny class of 80
August 15, 2011
I am truly very sorry to hear of Vinnie's passing my deepest sympathy to your family. He was my seventh grade english teacher at Winman jr. high. He used to catch me on the elevator all the time and I had to stay after with him until the bus came.I must of found it educational because I did enjoy very much staying after school with him. I will miss him very much.
Molly (White) Carroll
January 21, 2011
Gail, I offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am deeply saddened to have just found out of Vinnie’s passing. He was more than my 9th grade English teacher in 1976. Over the years, he was like a father and big brother to me. Most of all, he was a dear friend who will be deeply missed. I think you knew this but may not remember me because it has been many years since you & I were acquainted. After all, it was when you and Vinnie first met! He humored us all and he was a positive role model who inspired not only me but many others. I tried to get in touch with Vinnie back in ’05 when I was in RI for my Mom’s funeral but with no success. Although we were unable to re-connect, his spirit remains and I will never forget him. Gail, I pray for you and your children to be comforted and peace to be you all and also with Vinnie.
Julie Sussman
November 21, 2010
Mr. doyle was a AMAZING teacher. He saw the good in all his students and reach out to the ones that needed that special attention. He was one of the only people in my life who understood me during high school and took the extra time to talk to me. He made me a production assistant in all the plays he did at toll gate and it made me feel very special. He was and always will be a treasured teacher of mine and I will truly miss him. All my sympathies too Mrs. Doyle and his family. Julie S, class of 1988
Brian Foster
October 26, 2010
I offer my deepest condolences to the Doyle family. You can take comfort knowing that Vin (Mr. Doyle) is in a fine place. He leaves a great legacy. He was a fine educator that touched so many of us during such an important time in our lives. In the classroom, on the basketball court, and all over, he set an example for us to follow. If Mr Doyle caught you putting forth less than your best effort, he was not afraid to embarrass you. Just a great educator, a true professional. He also had some of the sharpest elbows that I have ever come across on the basketball court and he definitely was not afraid to let them fly. I see many of my old teammates have commented. We all loved to play ball with Mr Doyle. He was real and he made you better. We are all lucky to have had him in our lives.
Nick class of 2003
October 25, 2010
Mr. Doyle was a great inspiration and fantastic teacher. My deepest sympathies.
Cheryl Ray
October 22, 2010
To my old friend Tomm and the entire Doyle family: I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Mr. Doyle was deeply loved and will be so very missed. What a wonderful impact he made on so many! Please accept my condolences.
October 22, 2010
Dear Gail, Joseph, Christine and Tom,
All of Vincent's cousins in New York, Massachusetts and Ireland are shocked at the passing of our family historian. From reading all of the memorials on this site, we can see how he enriched the lives of so many people. God bless!
Cousin Rose Kelly McTague
David Sarro
October 22, 2010
Doyle family,
I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to you during this difficult time. I enjoyed Mr. Doyle's class, but also was thankful to have him work our football games. He was a great teacher and wonderful role model for students.
Barbara Walsh Egan
October 21, 2010
To the family of Vinnie Doyle, I knew Vinnie and heard many stories about him from my older sisters and brothers. I was thinking about him just 3 weeks ago when i ran into his next door neighbor, Martha McNulty, when he lived on Henry Street. I asked her if she remembered the Walsh's from Henry Street. She said yes but than asked me if i remembered Vinnie Doyle. I replied yes and she said she liked Vinnie and his brother Tom. I just wanted to share this story with you. my condolences, Barbara Walsh Egan
A Ricci
October 20, 2010
Although I only knew Vin for the past 6 weeks in my studies at CCRI, i can't begin to describe what a nice and genuine man he was. My condolences to his family at this difficult time. He will be missed by many students and faculty.
maire geary
October 20, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Vinny's untimely passing. Back in the late 60's early 70's I knew Vinny when he was in ROTC with a few of my friends. He also was buddies with some of my friends who were on the track team and the soccer team. He was a charming leprechaun then with a smile on his face and the twinkle in his eye. When Winman opened Vinny and I shared 2 parts of a pod. Being a long term sub was bad enough without coming in after a February strike in which we lost the vaction week. By the end of the year I had big time second thoughts about teaching and he made me promise I'd take a job in September and break the kids in my way; then talk to him if I still wanted to quit. Many times over the years I have told people that Vinny was either to blame or was responsible for me staying 33 years.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. May he sit tonight at the right hand of God, and sleep forever in heavenly peace.
Don Barrows
October 19, 2010
It was a pleasure to have known Vin, both as his once a week mailman at his home and as a computer student of his once at CCRI. He was always so plesant to talk with. My condolences to the Doyle family
JWU student and friend
October 19, 2010
this truly is a great loss not just for johnson & wales, the doyle family, but the entire world. Ive personally seen the fire inside him light every single person to come in contact with him, myself one of them. He was an amazing person and even after his passing the effects of his words still greatly impact the lives of his students, friends and family. To say he will be greatly missed is a huge understatement.
Debra & Richard Zambarano
October 19, 2010
Dear Gail and family,
Richard and I were so sorry to hear of your husbands sudden passing. I can't even imagine how difficult it must be. Reading through all the entries on this guest book, you must be so proud of the wonderful teacher and man he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Benjamin Barney
October 19, 2010
Mr. Doyle was an outstanding teacher. It was a privilege to have him at Winman Jr. High(1980). My condolences to his family.
Heidi Fanion
October 19, 2010
Gail,
Claudia just told me of Vinny passing. It is with great saddness that I was unable to express my sympathies at his wake and funeral to you. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Megan Beauregard
October 19, 2010
I just had Professor Doyle this year, and he touched my heart and enlightened me twice a week with his love for teaching and his love for teh english language. My class won't be the same without him. My deepest sympathy
October 19, 2010
Dear Mrs. Doyle,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I was fortunate to have Mr. Doyle as my English teacher in Winman and Toll Gate. He was a terrific teacher but more importantly a wonderful human being. I will miss seeing him at St. Catherine's every week.
Sincerely,
Clordine Cox (TG '88)
Bill Konvit
October 18, 2010
My condolences to the family. I never met him but my son was a student of his this year. Although my son was never interested in english I could see that this man touched his heart. My son shared with me a favorite phrase of his, "You can't fix stupid". I believe my son will carry that forever. Thank you and God bless.
Brian's dad
Karen Pertuso
October 18, 2010
Gail, Joe and Chrissy;
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We will miss him with his daily running thru Pilgrim Estates. And when ever Dave had that extra ticket to a PC Basketball game he knew who to call. He knew Vinny enjoyed going to those games.
Love Karen, David, Lauren and Matthew
Rebecca Balian
October 18, 2010
To the Doyle Family...I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Doyle taught my sister and I in the early and mid 80's. He was a great man and a great teacher. My sympathies.
Linda Neiberg
October 18, 2010
To all of Mr. Doyle’s family—please accept my deepest sympathy. Mr. Doyle was truly a remarkable teacher whose passion for literature and learning helped shape my own. Through his wonderful acting ability, he brought a host of literary and dramatic characters & poetic voices to life. He kept our 8th grade English class at Winman rapt and wanting more. Shakespeare was no longer “boring” and he encouraged us to see Poe in all his macabre glory. He could even animate grammar lessons! I loved Mr. Doyle’s wry wit and sarcasm and the way he wove those traits into his teaching practice. At the same time that he had us laughing, he also had us learning and feeling that his classroom was a safe place to express ideas. I have often channeled him when standing before my own students, especially when trying to convince them that sonnets are still important (and fun!)...and when trying to get that really quiet student to see that his or her voice matters too. Thank you, Mr. Doyle, for continuing to inspire.
joe flaxington
October 18, 2010
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Vincent t JWU, He was a great guy we talked alot about running. God bless you.
October 18, 2010
To the Family of Mr. Doyle,
I extend my sympathies to you. My sister and I each had Mr. Doyle as a teacher at Winman and he was one of the best teachers I had. He made English interesting to learn and I am sure he has made a lasting impact on many of the students he had. (TollGate Class of 88).
Heather(Bowering)Moorehead
Maryjane (Hogan) Whelan
October 18, 2010
To the Doyle Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I am one of the many students who remembers Mr. Doyle as the best teacher ever. He taught my senior English class in 92/93. He also used to stop in now and then when I worked briefly at the FOP. He was a great man and the best teacher. My thoughts are with your family.
Tj Feldman-Halpern
October 18, 2010
To Chrissy and Family:As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
With Deepest Sympathy: Tj and Adam (Tavern12)
.
Laurie Marsocci-Horner
October 18, 2010
To the family of Mr Doyle,
I had him for English at Winman Jr. High in 1977-78. He was a great teacher. Even stayed with the students during the Blizzard of 1978, when we were all stuck at the school. He will be missed.
So sorry for your loss.
October 18, 2010
Gail & family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers are extended to you and your family during these very difficult times. Vin was a very kind and gentle man and will be missed here at JWU. He just loved to be called professor, he said it made him feal very important as he was to all of us who knew him. Once again he will be missed by all that knew him
Susan Cottrell---JWU
jwu student
October 18, 2010
I walked into my english class this morning expecting to see Mr. Doyle doing his daily morning crossword puzzle while drinking his coffee. Then a fellow teacher came in and gave us the news of Doyle's passing. No one would believe it. The whole room was silent the whole time. We all thought he would still come walking through the door with his amazing smile. No teacher before him inspired me to write so much. On my last assignment Doyle pulled me over to say "you are such a likeable person" and I can honestly say that made my day. You were such an amazing person Professor Doyle. You will be greatly missed by so many students. My prayers go out to the loved one he left behind.
Tammy Brush-Forlingieri
October 18, 2010
I remember Mr. Doyle fondly he was a great teacher..one of the best!
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Holly Walsh
October 18, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
John O'Connell
October 18, 2010
To Vin's family, I am very sorry to hear of Vin's passing. I first met Vin while going to school at Winman. I never had him as a teacher but spent many hours playing basketball with the teachers and my team mates from the basketball team. Those were great times. Vin would always be teasing you, trying to get you to work harder. At the time, it would get under your skin, but looking back, it was his way of helping you get better. Always the teacher and coach. Years later, I had the pleasure of teaching with Vin at CCRI. I always looked forward to seeing Vin. He always had something interesting to say and was genuinely interested in what was going on in your life.
John O'Connell
Justin Seddon
October 18, 2010
Professor Doyle was the best english teacher i ever had and made me enjoy going to class, he was fun he was smart, he made everyone in the class smile and laugh, he will be missed deeply.
Advanced comp. class at 9:20, will miss you.
Kathy (Burke)Buckley
October 17, 2010
To the family of Vin Doyle,
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss of a great man who has left this world physically but will live on in the hearts and minds of his many students and I'm proud to say I am one of those grateful few to have been able to witness his talents. Not only was he dedicated to his craft as an English teacher, but he was a man with many facets. I had Mr. Doyle as a 9th grade English teacher in 77-78 at Winman. I was one of a large class of girls with 2 guys that Mr. Doyle was sure was given to him as punishment for hanging a giant stuffed mouse outside of the principal's office (Carl Johnson) the year before. He was also the director of the Winman production of "The Hobbit". (Tony Petrarca's introduction to stage performance). He also was one of the few teachers that offered to stay with the students who were stranded at Winman during the "Blizzard of 78". I was one of those stranded. As I wondered about becoming a teacher, as many of us from the class of 1981 did, I remembered how he made knowing Shakespeare and Poe unforgettable. He reenacted Poe to perfection. His rendition of "A Tell-Tale Heart" still brings chills to me. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.
To quote "The Raven", - Nevermore (and that is the saddest part.)
Please accept my deepest condolences and take pride that there are so many of his former students who share the thought that he was "the best teacher we ever had."
Kristen Lynch (Tollgate Class of 1983)
October 17, 2010
To Mr. Doyle's Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all.
Joann Andrews
October 17, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Robert&Maureen Hann
October 17, 2010
We are so very sorry for your loss.
May your faith see you though the sad times that you go through.
Robert M Lowe
October 17, 2010
To A Man That Was A Great Husband,Father,Teacher,And A great Friend To My Brother,And His family. Vin, You Will Be Sadly Missed,And Loved, By The Many That Knew You. May You Rest In Peace!!
Michelle/Ed Brouillard
October 17, 2010
Dear Gail,sorry for your lost.Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family, Amen Michelle and Ed Brouillard
Betsey Oliver(Sorgel)
October 17, 2010
Mr Doyle was the greatest English teacher! He made learning fun!!! I will miss him greatly and my prayers go out to his family"
Ed Walsh
October 17, 2010
VInny was the kid up the street - I followed him through ST Pauls, Hendricken, PC and ROTC - Once when my family was visiting in the 70s, my sister Carolyn gave us a party and invited Vinny - When asked what he'd like to drink, Vinny responded "Do you have any Rye?" A great person with a subtle sense of humor - the world has lost one of the good guys.
Wendy J
October 17, 2010
He was a great teacher, actually made me enjoy going to his class. He will be missed. My sincere condolicences to his loved ones. (Toll Gate class 90)
Donald Archibald
October 17, 2010
By reading all the other entries, one can see that Vincent Doyle a.k.a. "Mr.Doyle" (I always found it difficult to call him by his first name) touched many lives in a profound and postive way. Mine included. I went to Winman and Toll Gate during the 70's but never had the honor to be in Mr.Doyle's classroom. I played basketball during that time and many of my team mates and I would play ball after school in the gym with Mr. Doyle, Mr. Miller and Mr. DiMasi for hours. Ah,those were fun times. It was then that I struck up a friendship with Vincent that lasted over thirty years. He always had time to listen to my problems and offer solutions no matter how busy he was. As a teenager growing up, I found his counsel invaluable. Later in life, I would bump into Vincent at the Greenwood Inn. He would always be the first person to buy a round for us. He was the rarest of individuals and we are all the better for having been in his presence. I was shocked and saddened when I heard of his passing and I offer my sincerest condolences to his family. I also offer my condolences to future students who will never have the priviledge of attending Vincent's classes. You will have missed one of the greatest educators and one of the best human beings. May God bless Mr.Vincent Doyle. Donald Archibald Toll Gate High School class of 1979.
Susan (Davenport) Torres
October 17, 2010
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the Doyle family. Mr Doyle was my 12th grade English teacher at Toll Gate. He was a wonderful, caring man and no words I write can even begin to describe what a gifted teacher he was and how many lives he impacted.
May God bless you all with peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Michelle Wilmot
October 17, 2010
Mrs. Doyle & family, I am so saddened to learn of Mr. Doyle's passing. I can't tell you how many times over the last 20 years I have thought of him with great respect and fondness. He made a very big impact on me when I was a pretty troubled kid. He encouraged me and expressed faith in my talent as a writer. It truly meant the world to me, and gave me the motivation and confidence I lacked from simply knowing he believed in me. I can never thank him enough for that.
Thank you for sharing him with all of us students. He was an amazing man and a wonderful teacher who truly cared about us. He is loved, and he is missed.
October 17, 2010
Mr. Doyle you will truely be missed.
After all of these years he is the one teacher I have always remembered even without actually having him as a teacher. Its so crazy because I was just talking about him like 2 days ago saying how he was soo awesome.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill Fiske
October 17, 2010
Vin was such a wonderful friend to me. He was always there. He was at the top of my list when I looked for an educator with insight about teacher's needs. His advice was genuine and selfless. I loved working with him because he was so dedicated to his peers. That was Vin. RI will miss him.
Suzanne Vanasse-Kapotas
October 17, 2010
I give my heart-felt condolences to the family. Mr. Doyle was THE teacher who made me understand and love Shakespeare (I will never forget how he used an analogy of the Cheers tv show as a formulaic analogy). His sense of humor and teaching style were excellent. I remember so much like when we went "trudging" through the classics and saying,"It's not Anti-gone!" My prayers are with you, he will indeed be missed by all.
Diane A
October 17, 2010
Nothing will take away the pain but may you find comfort in these words....
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Jack Cummings
October 17, 2010
I was lucky enough to have Mr. Doyle for both 8th and 9th grade English at Winman in 82-83 Looking back over all of the teachers I had in both high school and in college, I knew that he was my favorite teacher. We had a great relationship outside of the classroom due to our passion for basketball. I remember him inviting me to play with him and some other teachers after school on Fridays. I will never forget how he challenged me to play one on one for a 6 pack of beer. Being 14 at the time, I explained to him that I could not buy if I lost or drink if I won so we settled on a 6 pack of Coke. When I finally beat him after many attempts,he informed me that he was giving up basketball because he could no longer play it the way it was meant to be played. I will never forget that statement.
I will always remember his great sarcasm and wit. While many didn't understand it, I thought it was hysterical. He was great at making you think he didn't care about you at all when you knew he was always looking out for you. You often hear that a great teacher will stay in your mind long after any academy award winner or world series MVP. He was that guy. My deepest condolences to his family which I never had the privilege of meeting. He was an true original. I know that his memory lives on in the thousands of students that he touched over his many years at Winman and Toll Gate.
jedediah adoian
October 17, 2010
Vin you are a man of many talents. you helped countless students and people get the best education possible and you gave them what they needed to suceed in life. You even taught me what a good education can do. Vin is a great father figure, first time parents or long time parents can learn a thing or 2 on how to raise there kids the right way just see how chrissy and joesph turned out. Vin you will be missed and we love you. Jedediah, mary,william and abigail adoian
Allison Davenport-Scott
October 17, 2010
Mr Doyle, I am so grateful to have had you for a teacher. You left an imprint on me. I know you have gone to heaven, may God bless your family through this trying time. My brother Matthew went before you in July, I know you will be in great company. Thanks for meaning so much to so many.
Ted and Liz Suffoletto
October 16, 2010
Gail and family I just read about Vinny and I am so sorry.I wish you all our deepest sympathy. Ted and Liz
Douglas Crossley
October 16, 2010
I am confident I am a face in a sea of 1,000's of students, but Mr. Doyle was without doubt my favorite teacher ever. He was the only teacher that "got it". He spoke to us like people... not children or members of a police state. Mr. Doyle taught me more than English. He taught me how to talk and interact with people respectfully and ALWAYS be a gentleman. I pray for your family in this turbulent time.
October 16, 2010
Dear Gail and Family
I was in ROTC at PC with Vin and served with him later in a different unit. He was the best. An would make me laugh.
We went to NY with the Drill Team a few times. He use to sit in the cafateria by the apple machine at Alumni with a bunch of us.Dennis Kennedy ,Norm Toves ,Terry White ,Dennis Jeffery all now over the hill Officers and Veterans. I am in
living in Florida now . God Bless
If you need me don't hesitate to call.
or write. [email protected]
Stephen Leone
October 16, 2010
Mr. Doyle was the best......He was the voice of the Tollgate Titans when I played and he will be missed by all...........
Rick OBrien
October 16, 2010
To the family,
Although I didn't have Mr. Doyle as a teacher, I spoke with him several times when running track at both Winman and Tollgate. He emphasized the importance of exercise in our daily lives.
Mr. Doyle will be missed and remembered as the positive role model he always was. My condolences....
Joe Zaccaria
October 16, 2010
Mr. Doyle was my English teacher at Winman in the 70's and I learned a great deal from his wit and wisdom. He made learning fun and had a great gift. I'm very sad at his passing and to see that he was still fairly young, makes it all that much more hard to accept. His legacy will surely live on for many, many years in the lives of all of us.
Jean Carmody
October 16, 2010
To the Doyle Family,
I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Vin through RITTI. I’ll always remember Vin as a caring, considerate and patience person - and a truly a ‘gentleman’. He was respected by both those who worked with him or were trained under him. He always kept in touch even though it’s been over 5 years since we worked together at Johnston. I will miss his ‘out of the blue’ emails!
Sincerely,
Jean
October 16, 2010
sorry for your loss Mr. Doyle was my english teacher when I was at Winman. Tracy (Potrzeba) Bagley
Ginny Henry
October 16, 2010
To a dear friend I will miss very much I met Vin when he came to Dr Belvin's office and I always looked forward to hear his many jokes My deepest sympathy to his family
October 16, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I had Mr. Doyle for English at Winman in th early 70's. He was one of my most influential teachers....ever.I still, to this day, think of him from time to time and always smile. He taught me so much more than English. He pushed me in ways that no others did. I will never forget Mr. Doyle and the positive influence he had on my life. Stephanie C.
Karen Gresens
October 16, 2010
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mornings in Pilgrim Estates will not be the same without seeing Vin on the road...The Gresens Family
October 16, 2010
To Gail, Joe, Chrissy & Tomm & extended family from Aunt Sarah,& Tommy, Clodagh, P, Mike & Sinead McCarroll Aughafad Fintona Co Tyrone Ireland our deepest sympathy for our nephew and cousin.
Nancy Zaroogian
October 16, 2010
Mr.Doyle was my english teacher at Winman. He was by far the nicest teacher at that school. My sincerest condolences to your entire family.
October 16, 2010
Vin was the first teacher that talked to us not like the 14-year-old 9th graders that we were, but as smart young adults who's opinions were important. May his family be comforted by the wonderful legacy he leaves. The kids of today could use more Vin Doyles in their lives.
Kurt Duffney
October 16, 2010
One day in English class, a man entered the room ever so subtly. Cautiously moving along, staring not at any individual, plucking the mortar between the cinder blocks holding the room together, he appeared. He raised his head and revealed a tortured soul looking to enlighten. It was Edgar Allen Poe for just a fleeting moment. We all experienced his presence. It was a gift. Vincent Doyle was the best teacher I ever had. He taught us with a thundering, velvet glove.
God Bless you Mr. Doyle!
October 16, 2010
I had Mr. Doyle in 80-81 at Winman, he was a great teacher who taught me much more than English. He was a great guy and also the biggest Larry Bird fan I knew. He will be missed greatly.....my deepest sympathies to the Doyle family.
October 16, 2010
Remembering you Mr.Doyle,a great teacher.
eric studley
October 16, 2010
may u rest in peace mr d i used to love it when i was in his class and i would ask to get a drink and he would tell me eat a peanut butter sandwhich you will never be forgotten
Lee Ann DiBiase
October 16, 2010
To the Doyle Family-
Mr Doyle was one the best teachers I have ever had. It has been over 30 years since I was in his 8th grade English class I can still remember him in front of the class-his love for the written word, his encouragement to us to be thinkers. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lee Ann (Harrison) DiBiase-Hudson, Ohio
October 16, 2010
To the Doyle family: I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Doyle's passing. He was my freshman English teacher 27 years ago. He was an amazing teacher. His sarcastic wit was priceless. Mr. Doyle knew how to motivate his students to do their best. He was respected by all of his students and was one of those teachers that you never forgot. To this day, I don't dare use "alot" in my writing, something he taught on day one of his English class. He will be fondly remembered by the many hundreds of former students whose lives he helped to shape. My deepest condolences.
- A grateful former student
Breanne Wilson
October 16, 2010
I had the great privilege of having Mr. Doyle as a teacher twice in school, at Winman and then in Toll Gate. Even after years of college having many teachers, he is without a doubt still my favorite! I will never forget him and how he made english class so fun. My deepest sympathies to the Doyle family.
October 16, 2010
I had Mr. Doyle around 79-80 in Winman and he was a great teacher who was sometimes strict but had a great sense of humor. I very much enjoyed his class!! He also was the biggest Larry Bird fan I knew. He actually taught me alot more than English!! He will be greatly missed!! My deepest sympathies to the Doyle family.
October 16, 2010
I had Mr. Doyle in Winman around 79-80 and he was an excellent teacher who was strict but had a great sense of humor, had alot of fun in his class!! HUGE LARRY BIRD FAN!! He was a great guy and will be missed!! My deepest condolences
Lynn Gardner
October 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
SANDY PETERSON
October 16, 2010
Gail and family, my sincere sympathy.
"Those we love do not go away.
They walk beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard but always near."
Sandy Peterson
Kelly Wishart
October 16, 2010
Mr. Doyle was the best teacher ever! Ninth grade English is still a vivid memory for me even 30+ years later because of the talent and care he shared with his students. We will miss him! My sincerest condolences to your entire family.
Betty Morin
October 16, 2010
I remember Vin from On the Rochs. He was one of my nicest customers. I am very sorry for your loss.
Kathi (Scott) Harrington
October 16, 2010
Gail and family,
So very sorry to hear about your loss.
October 16, 2010
To the family of Vin, I extend my deepest sympathies. I've known Vin since 1996 when we worked together in the SMART program (even before the RITTI stuff he did so well). I will always remember his sharp wit and his eloquence.
Mark Gadbois
Kelly Wishart
October 16, 2010
To the Doyle family: "Mr. Doyle" was the best teacher ever! To this day the lessons from my 9th grade English classes are vivid memories thanks to his unique style and the tremendous care he showed for his students. A talented man who will be misse! My sincerest sympathies for your loss.
Michael Walsh
October 16, 2010
In 1964 Vinnie was a boy scout with Saint Paul’s Troop 9 in Edgewood. While on a joint field trip with the cub scouts there was a swimming accident and Vinnie jumped in and saved me. Vinnie later went on to be an Eagle Scout. He will be missed. Please accept my condolences.
October 16, 2010
To Chrisy and her family , I wish to send my deepest sympathies. David Langevin
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