James W. Boyle age 67 of North Haven passed away peacefully on Sunday July 17th, 2016 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, West Haven surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 44 years to Karen M. Wilson Boyle who he cherished. James was born in New Haven on January 1st, 1949 to the late Rose Nuzzo Mitchell and Walter Boyle. He was a proud veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam War. After serving his country he became a firefighter for the city of New Haven for 30 years serving his community. He worked many jobs throughout his life to care for his family. He enjoyed history, oldies music, especially traveling where he has seen over 130 countries since his retirement in 1999. James would light up a room with his personality and jokes and enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren, taking them on long walks and teaching them new things. He loved vacationing with his family, most recently taking them to Disney World and the Catskills where they had gone every year together. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind a son James H. Boyle; daughters, Shannon (David) Mosher and Jennifer (Philip) Graniello; grandchildren, James H. Boyle, Jr., David and Aiden Mosher and Philip Hannah Graniello; brothers Kevin and Walter Boyle. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his grandmother Margaret Boyle whom he adored.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Friday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Francis Church, New Haven at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 6 to 8 pm.
Karen, Shannon, Jennifer, Jim, So sorry for you all. Hold onto your happy memories; share stories and be there for one another.
So sorry we can't be there but you are all in our hearts.
Love,
Aunt Mary Jane and family
Our thought and prayers are with the whole family
Uncle, I haven't been around you my entire life. I feel like I still had so much to learn about all you've researched into the Boyle Family history. I wish now more than ever that I could sit and listen to you talk, about your travels, and about my Dad, Rose, Granny, and everything about my past. You left behind a beautiful Family and an even greater Legacy for us Boyles to follow. I will miss mostly the you I never got to know. Your nephew, Walter.
I am deeply sorry for your loss,prayers and thoughts to you
I'm so sorry for your loss! ❤
so sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you
Sincere condolences on Jimmy's passing. My grandmother, Angela Burke and Margaret Boyle were sisters. So young, but I was happy to read about how close he was to his wife, Karen, and his beloved children and grandchildren. I too have happy memories of the Catskills. RIP Jimmy.
My prayers go out to the entire Boyle,Mosher and Graniellos. May the angels forever be with his soul. Jen,Shannon and Dave in truly sorry for your loss. May Jesus be with you all.God Bless.Karen, you are truly blessed to have such an amazing and wonderful husband all these years. Cherish the Memories Forever and let the Angels guide you.
Karen, Shannon, Jennifer, Jim Jr. and the extended family " with heartfelt sympathy" for your loss" Prayers for you all for inner strength" know that your angel" will always be by each of your sides" he is only resting" and watching over you" Godbless