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William Boyle Obituary

William J. Boyle Of Folsom died Sunday, November 1, 2009, 5 days shy of his 83rd birthday. He was born in San Francisco in 1926 and achieved his childhood ambition of becoming a priest in June of 1951. He spent 17 years in the active ministry until September , 1968 when he received a Papal Dispensation in order to marry in the church in June of 1969. By his marriage to Wanda Sturla in Palo Alto, he acquired an instant family that truly enriched his life. Susan McCracken and her husband Jeff of Folsom, Kim Sturla from Vacaville, Stephen Sturla in Hollywood and Vince Sturla and his wife Kelly and their children Kate, Joe, Anna and Carolina of Davis. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Wanda, father Henry, loving mother Margaret, and brothers Michael and Patrick. He is survived by his brother Vincent of San Rafael and his children Meg, Claire, Tom and Matt. He is also survived by his beloved Aunt Margaret and many cousins of the Davoren and Cervelli Clans. He also leaves behind many wonderful nieces and nephews with whom he had a very special relationship. Bill felt honored by having so many life long friends from the seminary, and the parishes he served especially St. Charles in San Carlos, as well as the staff and patients he worked with from One South of El Camino Hospital in Mt. View. Bill, a lifelong 49ers and Giants fan and an avid bridge player later worked as a Marriage and Family Therapist and enjoyed trips with his wife to Lake Tahoe. A private burial was held in Folsom and a memorial service is set for Friday, November 6, 2009 at_the Divine Savoir Church in Orangevale, CA. at 11am.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 5, 2009.

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Doug Bunker

September 24, 2010

I so sorry that I missed this. Bill helped me in many ways. I'm glad I had the chance to know him. He was truly a great man and appreciated everything he guided me on. Thanks Bill. God Bless You.

Jane & Harold Durlofsky

November 14, 2009

Dear Vince: So sorry. We know your heart will be heavy for a long time but glad to hear you are happy that "Bill is now free". How lucky you were to have him (and he you.." The best brother in the world", said he about you}. So many have said: "He changed my life". How lucky we were to know him.

Jane & Harold McGuire

November 14, 2009

Dear Vince: So sorry. We know your heart will be heavy for a long time but glad to hear you are happy that "Bill is now free". How lucky you were to have him (and he you.." The best brother in the world", said he about you}. So many have said: "He changed my life". How lucky we were to know him.

November 5, 2009

Dear Vince,
We are so sorry for your loss. How fortunate that you were able to spend time with your brother toward the end. What a gift that is !

Our prayers are with you.
Pat and El Mastronardo

Bonnie Baross-Benedetti

November 5, 2009

Bill was a very special, trusted friend. I am happy to have visited him last month and get updates on his family. Susan, Kim, Stephen and Vince---He was so proud of all of you!!! Vince, your are the "best brother" and he enjoyed having you around. Please know that Bill and all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dick Riley

November 4, 2009

How will Bill be missed? He'll be missed by that smile he always had. He'll be missed by the memories of ski trips with the Chi Rho club of St. Charles. He'll be missed by the memories of his Irish gift of gab. He'll be missed as being the guy who made everyone who knew him feel blessed.

November 4, 2009

Vince,
Very sorry to hear about your brother. Hope your faith will help you through this sad time.
Your friend,
Pat Dillon

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