Obituary of Richard Coyle

Richard H. Coyle, 92 formerly of Port Washington, NY passed away at the Chelsea Assisted Living facility in Morganville, NJ on November 2nd. He was born in Evanston, IL on September 8, 1925. After growing up up in in Riverside CT and Lancaster, PA he married Jean Dagg in Brooklyn NY, in 1958. They settled in Port Washington in 1960. Richard was a WWII veteran in the 83rd Infantry from 1943 until he was wounded in France in April 1945. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He then joined the reserves and served in the Korean Conflict from 1951-1953. Richard was a graduate of Franklin Marshall College and was a member of the Phi Kappa Si Fraternity. He was a Vice President for Haviland China, in New York City for 26 years. He then worked for Purolator Courier and Greyhound before retiring in 1993. Richard enjoyed his family, sailing, listening to his jazz collection and rooting for his beloved Chicago Cubs. He was involved with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife Jean of 59 years; son Robert Coyle, daughter and son in law Alison and Mark Strauss, three grandchildren; Thomas Coyle, Andrew Strauss and Alex Strauss, his brother Harry and many nieces and nephews. The Memorial Celebration will be held on November 9th at 11:00 am at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Port Washington, NY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Richard's memory to a favorite charity. To leave a condolence or find directions, visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com.