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John Boyle Obituary
(Father Pat)
1928 ~ 2022
Salt Lake City, Utah—John Boyle (Father Pat), 94, passed away about 4:00 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Assisted Living section of St. Joseph Villa, Salt Lake City, UT. After the Monastery in Huntsville closed in 2017, Father Pat lived at the Senior Apartments before his health problems required greater care.
Father Pat was born in St. Louis on April 8, 1928, to Ed and Mary Delahunty Boyle, both from Ireland. Father Pat felt a call to the priesthood at age eleven. He completed a philosophy degree at Kendrick Seminary College, and in 1950 he entered the Monastery in Huntsville.
Father Pat distinguished himself as community sacristan, preparing for our community worship services, which were the better part of the monastic-day. Even into middle age he was sometimes assigned to the summer farm work, and though slightly built, he handled hay bales with the best of us.
In 1967 he was ordained a priest and over the years became an extraordinarily popular counselor and confessor. For his gifts to us of his counseling and support, our best return is prayer for Father Pat's eternal happiness.
The funeral Mass will be Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph Villa Chapel, 451 Bishop Federal Lane, Salt Lake City, UT. Interment will be at the Monastery cemetery in Huntsville, UT,
Services entrusted to Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT.
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Deirdre Teodosio
October 5, 2022
Father Pat, being in your presence made my soul sing. It was because at all times you were with God. You brought so much to my life and the life of my son´s. You will remain in our hearts which will be restless until we like you rest in the Lord. You had your bags packed for a long time , I know you were ready to meet the Love that inspired you to love us all. We miss you so much. Deirdre, Johnathon and Peter
Barb Herndon
August 26, 2022
My dear Father Pat, I struggle now to find words that tell you how very much I enjoyed our friendship. In the years of knowing you, sharing confessions, chats, and walks in the park, I always left feeling on top of the world. How grateful I am for your friendship, and how I love that I have a friend just a prayer away...Rest in peace, dear Father, and know that my thoughts will always be here to share with you once again in prayer.
JoanEllen Creamer
August 24, 2022
Father Pat was such a blessing in my life.
Always took the time to have a chat. You will greatly missed. I take comfort in knowing that he is now resting in the arms of our Lord.
"GeGe Mom" (Tartaro)
August 22, 2022
You will be so very missed my Dear Friend, Father Pat. Will always cherish our talks and prayers together. You always said "Your Bags Were Packed"... Will Always Love You, Forever And Ever, Amen* I know you are at your happiest right now.
Rosie
August 20, 2022
My sweet loving friend. My heart is broke that you were taken from us. You were my spiritual guidance through so many things and that I will never forget. You will never be forgotten and always remembered in my heart and soul for all eternity. May the grace of my Lord guide you, protect you and love you unconditionally as you did us. You gave me so much joy in my heart and helped me understand Gods true messages. I am so very thankful that you are and will continue to be pet of my life, now and forever. May you Rest In Peace my dearest friend.
Lezlie McKenzie
August 18, 2022
Fr. Patrick entered my life on June 12, 1997, the same day as my first trip to the Monastery. I had spent a few hours in the chapel that day and was preparing to leave when I noticed a small monks head peek around the corner and we caught each other's eye. For the next 26 yrs, he always reminded me of God's plan for us to meet. I furthered my education becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and one day while meeting in the little confessional in the back of the Church, I told him that what each of us did professionally was very much alike. He asked me how I knew this and I replied......Because of the number of Kleenex boxes!
I loved this very special and loving man, with all my heart. I'm sure he is happy where he is now. God broke the mold with him.
Carolyn S. Garren
August 18, 2022
Thank you Father Pat for coming into my life 3 years ago...You have been an inspiration to me and has been a great influence in my conversion to Catholicism from Lutheranism.
It is late in life for me, however I knew that by meeting you and seeing and feeling your blessedness that I needed my Lord Jesus to be a greater and stronger force in my life.
You are a Saint in my eyes, and touched my soul more than you ever realized.
You are home now Father and May you now Rest In Peace!
Ann O'Donnell
August 17, 2022
I met Fr Pat through Donna Masek...each year I would come to Huntsville after working on a weekend retreat for women in Ogden, to rest. My visit always included an encounter with Fr. Pat and him leaving me a pearl of wisdom. I'm not sure if the sonic boom heard in UT was a meteor or a saint leaving this earth for his eternal reward. You've made it home. Continue to help us.
Sylvia Perez
August 17, 2022
I´m so glad that I got to know father Patrick, he was such an angel and charismatic. I´m so sorry for his passing but he´s in a better place and he´s our angel in heaven. Love you father Patrick
Connie Petroni
August 16, 2022
I have so many wonderful memories with Father Patrick that I wouldn't know where to begin. We shared a 50 year friendship that will forever remain in my heart. Praise you Lord for bringing him into my life. You couldn't wait to go to Heaven and now you are there with our Lord and Savior. I can't wait to see you again!
Bill Riley
August 16, 2022
We met Father Pat a few months before the Huntsville Monastery closed. He talked with us for about an hour, and answered all our questions. He was a wise, warm, and gentle person. I am so glad we stopped and met him.
Emily Ozog
August 16, 2022
He was a voice of Truth in a world of confusion. When he gave me absolution he always ended with - "I pray one day you hear the words - `Well done, my good and faithful servant´". No doubt he has heard these words and he is beholding what `eye has not seen´. I thank God for the life of this beautiful, single hearted man. Fr Mary Pat, pray for us!
Nick James
August 15, 2022
Father Pat I´m going to miss you! Thank you so much for our friendship and the homework assignments! God bless you!
Marty Simonich
August 15, 2022
Marty Simonich
August 15, 2022
Marty Simonich
August 15, 2022
Marty Simonich
August 15, 2022
Peace be with you!
Father Pat
Delphia Thomas
August 15, 2022
I shall miss you, Fr Patrick. Thank you for your love and counsel. You had your bags packed for many years to go home and now you are finally there. RIP my friend, please remember to pray for us left behind. Prayers and love to you. You are alive! Rejoice!
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