John Boyle RIP
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John Boyle RIP
John passed away last night. More info will be posted as it becomes available.
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Boyle, John James 74, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully of natural causes at his home in Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marge, and children, Michael, Stacey (Ben), David (Donna) and his beloved grandchildren, Isabella, Aidan, Griffin, Connor and Charlotte. He is also survived by ten brothers and sisters. He was a treasured husband, father and grandfather, and a proud Irishman !! Funeral Mass to be held on Beaver Island, MI his birthplace.
Published in Star Tribune on Oct. 27, 2013
Not listed in the notice is that John's parents were Jack "Turner" Boyle and Bea O'Donnell. He was preceded in death by sisters, Sharon Simpson and Grace (Ray) Matela. His surviving siblings are Morris, Jean (Gary) McDonough, Bernie, Donald, Theresa Gacek, Steve, Susie (Doug) Heynig, Neal, Tim and Pat.
Published in Star Tribune on Oct. 27, 2013
Not listed in the notice is that John's parents were Jack "Turner" Boyle and Bea O'Donnell. He was preceded in death by sisters, Sharon Simpson and Grace (Ray) Matela. His surviving siblings are Morris, Jean (Gary) McDonough, Bernie, Donald, Theresa Gacek, Steve, Susie (Doug) Heynig, Neal, Tim and Pat.
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Marie LaFreniere
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Here is a complete obituary...thank you, Joe Moore.
Here is a complete obituary.....
John James Boyle, 74, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in Bloomington, Minnesota on October 19, 2013, of natural causes.
John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marge, of Bloomington. He also leaves behind his children Michael Boyle, Stacey Boyle Ng (Ben) and David Boyle (Donna), and his five beloved grandchildren, Isabella and Aidan Boyle, and Griffin, Connor and Charlotte Ng, all of California.
John came from a large family. His parents Jack and Bea Boyle predeceased him, as well as his sisters Sharron Simpson (Neil) and Grace Matela (Ray). Johnâ??s remaining ten siblings survived him as well: Morris Boyle (Sally), Don Boyle (Chris) Neal Boyle (Connie), Bernie Boyle (late wife Kathy), Steve Boyle, Tim Boyle, Pat Boyle, Theresa Gacek, Jean McDonough (Gary) and Susan Heynig (Doug). John is also survived by many cousins and other extended family.
John was born on Beaver Island February 23, 1939. In the early 1940â??s, he moved to Chicago with his family, and in his youth he worked alongside his father Jack in his construction company. John attended Mt. Carmel and Breman high schools, and Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, where he graduated with a degree in engineering in 1961. Upon graduating, he took his new bride Marge and their baby Mike across country to Los Angeles to work in the aerospace industry in the 1960â??s. Children Stacey and Dave followed. John worked at Douglas Aircraft, later McDonnell Douglas, as an aerospace engineer for many years, including many seminal aerospace projects, such as the Apollo rockets to the moon. In the 1980â??s, John went to Hughes Helicopters. He and Marge remained in Los Angeles until 1990. With the kids in college, John and Marge relocated to Minneapolis for a job at Honeywell. They remained in Minneapolis thereafter. John worked at Honeywell where he was Director of Precision Weapons. He also worked at Alliant Tech Systems, and then SAIC until his retirement in 2009.
John was an accomplished man in many areas. From home repairs and improvements, to coaching his kidsâ?? basketball and football teams, John was a great husband and father, always devoted to his family. He was an insatiable reader, and a dedicated follower of his Chicago home teams, from the Cubs to the Bears. Coming from a large and enthusiastic Irish family, John loved a good argument and a spirited debate. In his younger years, he enjoyed golf and was hoping to be able to get back onto the course. John cherished his Irish heritage, and had deep ties to Beaver Island. John loved the water and could sit all day enjoying the view, whether bay, lake or ocean, despite never learning to swim! Most of all, the great love of his life was Marge, together 53 years, who was selflessly dedicated to caring for him through a series of health setbacks in the last few years.
John was a towering figure to family and friends, and a good man of deep integrity. He will be dearly missed.
Funeral mass will be 12 noon, Sunday, November 3, 2013, at Holy Cross Church on Beaver Island. John will be waked at the Holy Cross Convent on Saturday, Nov. 2, beginning at 4 pm, where the Rosary will be recited that evening. Cremation will follow.
Here is a complete obituary.....
John James Boyle, 74, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in Bloomington, Minnesota on October 19, 2013, of natural causes.
John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marge, of Bloomington. He also leaves behind his children Michael Boyle, Stacey Boyle Ng (Ben) and David Boyle (Donna), and his five beloved grandchildren, Isabella and Aidan Boyle, and Griffin, Connor and Charlotte Ng, all of California.
John came from a large family. His parents Jack and Bea Boyle predeceased him, as well as his sisters Sharron Simpson (Neil) and Grace Matela (Ray). Johnâ??s remaining ten siblings survived him as well: Morris Boyle (Sally), Don Boyle (Chris) Neal Boyle (Connie), Bernie Boyle (late wife Kathy), Steve Boyle, Tim Boyle, Pat Boyle, Theresa Gacek, Jean McDonough (Gary) and Susan Heynig (Doug). John is also survived by many cousins and other extended family.
John was born on Beaver Island February 23, 1939. In the early 1940â??s, he moved to Chicago with his family, and in his youth he worked alongside his father Jack in his construction company. John attended Mt. Carmel and Breman high schools, and Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, where he graduated with a degree in engineering in 1961. Upon graduating, he took his new bride Marge and their baby Mike across country to Los Angeles to work in the aerospace industry in the 1960â??s. Children Stacey and Dave followed. John worked at Douglas Aircraft, later McDonnell Douglas, as an aerospace engineer for many years, including many seminal aerospace projects, such as the Apollo rockets to the moon. In the 1980â??s, John went to Hughes Helicopters. He and Marge remained in Los Angeles until 1990. With the kids in college, John and Marge relocated to Minneapolis for a job at Honeywell. They remained in Minneapolis thereafter. John worked at Honeywell where he was Director of Precision Weapons. He also worked at Alliant Tech Systems, and then SAIC until his retirement in 2009.
John was an accomplished man in many areas. From home repairs and improvements, to coaching his kidsâ?? basketball and football teams, John was a great husband and father, always devoted to his family. He was an insatiable reader, and a dedicated follower of his Chicago home teams, from the Cubs to the Bears. Coming from a large and enthusiastic Irish family, John loved a good argument and a spirited debate. In his younger years, he enjoyed golf and was hoping to be able to get back onto the course. John cherished his Irish heritage, and had deep ties to Beaver Island. John loved the water and could sit all day enjoying the view, whether bay, lake or ocean, despite never learning to swim! Most of all, the great love of his life was Marge, together 53 years, who was selflessly dedicated to caring for him through a series of health setbacks in the last few years.
John was a towering figure to family and friends, and a good man of deep integrity. He will be dearly missed.
Funeral mass will be 12 noon, Sunday, November 3, 2013, at Holy Cross Church on Beaver Island. John will be waked at the Holy Cross Convent on Saturday, Nov. 2, beginning at 4 pm, where the Rosary will be recited that evening. Cremation will follow.
rosary for John Boyle
The rosary for John Boyle on Saturday night at the Convent has been changed to 5:30 p.m.