Michael James Coyle, age 76, of Elizabeth, NJ passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019 while on vacation at his favorite place -- Long Beach Island -- with his family. Michael was born on December 19, 1942 in Elizabeth to his dear parents Madeline Saunders and Arthur Coyle. Michael was proud to serve his country as a Private First Class (PFC) in the United States Marine Corps. He was a teacher for St. Patrick's High School in Elizabeth and also coached the basketball team for several years there as well as at Holy Rosary. Before his retirement in 2007, he was self-employed with the Arnold's Bread Co. Distributors in Edison for 12 years.
He was a devoted husband, father, and loving grandfather of Devin P. Coyle, Hugh M. Coyle, George Coyle, William DeGuzman, Brennan J. Coyle, Jacob DeGuzman, and Matthew G. Coyle.
Michael is survived by his wife of 52 years of marriage Barbara (Stolle) Coyle,
his son Michael P. Coyle and wife Katie Coyle, and his daughter-in-law Mathilde (Tilly) Coyle.
Michael was pre-deceased by his son Matthew A. Coyle in 2012.
He is also survived by his two sisters -- Anne Perone and her husband Fred and Rita Levy and her husband Michael.
He is pre-deceased by his two brothers Arthur and Joseph, and his four sisters Madeline Smyka,
Marie Vanderheyden, Patricia Coyle, and Rose Bass.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.
Donations can be made to St. Jude's on behalf of Michael's memory.
A visitation for Michael will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden, NJ 07036. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM St. Genevieve's Church, 200 Monmouth Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07208.
Cremation will be private.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.dignitymemorial.com for the Coyle family.
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