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James Boyle Obituary

Boyle, James J.

- March 5, 2024

Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Maggioli) Boyle. Loving father of Kevin (Jennifer) and Maureen (Nathaniel). Cherished grandpa of Gabriella and Molly Boyle. Survived by many family members and friends. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 911 Englewood Ave. on Sunday, March 10th from 1 to 5 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church (1085 Englewood Ave.) on Monday, March 11th at 10 AM. Jim was a member of the Knights of Equity and worked in the Ken-Ton School District as a school librarian for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory toBuffalo Irish Center or Our Lady of Victory Charities. (www.olvcharities.org)Please share condolences at www. mertzfh.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Mar. 8, 2024.

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Claire Walsh

March 14, 2024

Mike and I want to let you know he will be in our prayers. I will miss waving to him as he walked backward up the street . Your neighbors, Mike and Claire Walsh

Sally Reilly sullivan

March 12, 2024

Our sincere condolences to Mary Ellen and jimmy´s cherished children and grandchildren. I loved a proud grandfather showing photos he shared of him with his grand children. He will always be in our hearts the gentle soul, with a great sense of humour and a great mind nd and sharp intellect for telling a good story.

Rose & Eamon Wilson, Emlycass, Belmullet

March 9, 2024

Deepest sympathy to to Mary Ellen and his cherished family, neighbors & friends on the sad death of James... May his kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace... Rose & Eamon Wilson Emlycass, Belmullet,

Patty(Murphy) Farrell

March 9, 2024

Sorry to hear of Jim´s passing, He spent a lot of time at our house growing up on good old Lockwood Ave. Great Memories!!

Bernie Martin

March 9, 2024

Mickey and I were shocked by
Jim´s passing , he was a great neighbor and good friend

Bernie

Lynne (Murphy) Harter

March 8, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with Jimmy's family at this time. I remember him as a good friend to my older brother and he was part of our family growing up. May he rest in peace.

Mike Homen Henderson, Nv.

March 8, 2024

My sincere condolences to all of Jim´s family. He was an old childhood friend and classmate at SPHS.

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C. Mertz & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Buffalo

911 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Church

1085 Englewood Ave, NY

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