Joseph (Joe) Doyle, 94, of East Hartford, beloved husband of Catherine Esther, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born in Gilford, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, November 28, 1917, Joe immigrated to the U.S. in 1953. Prior to retiring in 1980, Joe worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for the Metropolitan District Commission. He was an active parishioner and communicant of St. Rose Church where he served as an usher for many years. Joe also had lifetime memberships with the Pioneer Total Abstinence Society of the Sacred Heart, The Ancient Order of Hibernians - Division 2 Hartford, the Irish American Home Society in Glastonbury, as well as the Knights of Columbus. In addition to enjoying doing stained glass, Joe was passionate about music of all kinds, especially Irish music. His accordion and tin whistle were always with him in case a seisiun happened to start up. He was a part of the South End Seniors Sentimental Swing Band and loved playing gigs with his fellow band mates. Joe was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; his sons Michael Doyle and his wife Muguette of Florida, Gregory Doyle and his wife Janice of East Hartford, Gerard Doyle and his wife Holly of South Windsor, as well as his daughter Theresa Doyle of East Hartford. He also leaves his 8 grandchildren; Brian, Shari, Steven, Paul, Jason, Jeffrey, Ryan, and Carleigh, as well as 10 great grandchildren; Adam, Jacob, Jayleeane, Brian, Brithney, Meghan, Kalie, Teagan, Owen and Ian, and numerous nieces and nephews in Ireland, Canada, and the U.S. He also leaves behind his dear friend Maureen Doran. Joe was predeceased by his wife Kathleen (Doran) Doyle, infant son Desmond Doyle, and his daughter Mary Donna (Doyle) Purcell in addition to his 9 brothers and sisters.
Calling hours are today, Monday Aug. 20th from 4p.m. – 8p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 21st at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose Church, 33 Church St., East Hartford. Friends are asked to proceed directly to the church that morning. Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, CT 06108 has charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joseph Doyle’s name may be made to: Saint Francis Cancer Center – 94 Woodland St., Hartford, CT. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18