Martin J. COYLE, a lifelong resident of Gloucester City, passed away on September 15 at the age of 81.
Marty had a smile that would light up a room. He loved to laugh and had an outgoing personality. He knew everyone and everyone knew Marty.
Mayor Bill James said, \”It is with deep sadness that my entire family has learned the passing of Marty Coyle. Marty was a dear friend of my parents and it was through them and Marty\’s children that I came to know him and love him. Always with a smile and a joke Marty would stop whenever he saw you just to exchange the pleasantries of the day. Marty was a warm and caring person who never had the time of day to bad mouth a soul. I personally, along with the rest of my family will truly miss him and Gloucester City somehow will never be the same absent his presence. My extreme condolences are extended to Mrs. Coyle, Marty, Shannon, Cherly, Kelly, Kara and Terry and may God give them the strength to get through this most difficult of times\”
\”If Marty met you on the street or in church he would warmly shake your hand. He would ask right away how is your family. How are you doing. You look great. Just those few minutes with Marty gave you a warm feeling that would last the day. I can still see the twinkle in his eyes, and his great smile, \” said Bill Cleary, former publisher of the Gloucester City News. \”He certainly will be missed.\”
Former Mayor Bob Bevan said, \”He was one of the great people that help make Gloucester City the community we all love.\”
Mr. Coyle was very involved with the City of Gloucester. He was an exempt volunteer fireman having served at Gloucester Heights Fire Co. #4 for 27 years. He was also a former paid fireman and long time Ambulance driver for the City of Gloucester. Mr. Coyle formerly served on the Gloucester City Board of Health and was a very active member of the Gloucester City Democrat Club.
He worked at the South Jersey Port Authority before retiring several years ago. He was member of The Over The Hill Gang, The Ray Ford Old Timers, and the Sunday morning gang. Mr. Coyle was a proud Army veteran of WW II having served in the 82nd Airborne, and was also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. For a time he was an usher at St. Anne\’s RC Church in Westville.
Beloved husband of Marie B. (nee Dabrowski). Loving father of Martin J Coyle, Jr. (Eileen), Patrick Shannon Coyle (Vicki) Cheryl L. Carfagno (Robert), Kellie Coyle Moxley, Kara Coyle Shannon (Dave), Terrance Anthony Coyle and the late Pamela M. Coyle. Dear grandfather of 7 grandchildren, and was predeceased by many brothers and sisters.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet Thursday evening from 6:00 to 9:00pm and again Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:00am at St. Mary\’s Church 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 11:00am. Interment in New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr to follow.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations in Marty\’s name to be made to the Msgr. Lucitt Needy Children\’s Fund, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Funeral arrangements entrusted to ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME Gloucester City, NJ.
Author Bill Cleary
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