He is survived by his devoted daughter Pamela and son-in-law James Brown (who he called son) and his sweetheart Juna Todd. He is also survived by his sister Beverly (Herbert Sr.) Leising; niece Nancy (Jeffrey) McDonald; nephews Kevin Pyle, Herbert (Linda) Leising Jr., Thomas (Jennifer) Leising and Roger Leising and great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years Jean M. Pyle, his parents William and Anna Pyle and his brother William (late Joan) Pyle.
Mr. Pyle attended the University of Buffalo where he obtained a degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate. He met Jean in law school where she was the only woman in their law school class of 1960. Upon graduating from law school, he joined his father-in-law’s law office in Gowanda with Jean and formed the firm of Musacchio & Pyle. He had a heart for children and also worked as an attorney for Social Services for 30 years where he was presented with a retirement clock “In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Department of Social Services and the children of Cattaraugus County.” He and his wife were always very proud of their daughter’s professional accomplishments. Pamela also attended law school at the University of Buffalo and is practicing law as in house counsel at HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
Roger was a member of the Jekyll Island United Methodist Church where he attended Sunday school, had been a member of the choir, and had served on the Personnel Committee. He was also a member of the Jekyll Island Men’s Golf Association (“JIMGA”) where enjoyed playing with various leagues particularly after a 30 year hiatus from golf. He also greatly enjoyed his Monday night poker games with the gang. Throughout his life humor was important – he shared many jokes and stories with family and friends over the years.
Prior to moving to Jekyll Island (which his daughter referred to as running away from home) he was a member and officer in Dunkirk Yacht Club, member of the Cattaraugus Bar Association, and member of the New York Bar Association. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and boater. He also enjoyed playing the piano, singing and dancing.
A memorial service will be from the Jekyll Island United Methodist Church on Friday, April 13 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Bill Reincheld, Pastor, officiating. Honorary pallbearers are the Monday Night Poker Gang and JIMGA
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to the Jekyll Island United Methodist Church, PO Box 13131 - 503 Riverview Dr., Jekyll Island, GA 31527; MD Anderson Cancer Center, Post Office Box 4464, Houston, TX 77210-4464; and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com
