John "Joe" Doyle
December 30, 1927 - March 28, 2008
Saugerties – John “Joe” Doyle died Friday, March 28, 2008 at home. He was 80 years old. He was born December 30, 1927 in Saugerties, the son of Frank and Edith Hill Doyle. On October 2, 1949 he married the former Eileen Wynne who pre-deceased him on May 8, 1998. In 1990 he retired from Lehigh Portland Cement where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was inducted into the Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame in 1978. While attending Saugerties High School he lettered in three sports, Soccer, Baseball, and Basketball. He was an avid bowler and played in the local euchre league for many years. He was a member of the Saugerties Exempt Fireman’s Association. Each year he looked forward to his annual trip to Lake George as well as his trips to Atlantic City. Survivors include two sons, Kevin Doyle and Joseph Doyle both of Saugerties, NY; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife he was pre-deceased by his brother, Robert. Funeral services will be held 11:30 am Monday, March 31, 2008 at Buono Funeral Service, Inc., Main Street Chapel, Saugerties, NY. Deacon Hank Smith of St. Mary of the Snow will officiate. Interment will follow immediately in St. Mary of the Snow Cemetery, Barclay Heights. Friends may call Sunday 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Buono Funeral Service, Inc. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donation in his memory be made to Saugerties American Legion Baseball, c/o Fritz Beckert, 123 Elm Street, Saugerties, NY 12477.
Saugerties – John “Joe” Doyle died Friday, March 28, 2008 at home. He was 80 years old. He was born December 30, 1927 in Saugerties, the son of Frank and Edith Hill Doyle. On October 2, 1949 he married the former Eileen Wynne... View Obituary & Service Information