Richard F. Boyle, age 82, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family and dog companion, Carlson, by his side. Born November 19, 1935 in New York City, son of the late George and Bridget Boyle. He is preceded in death by his wife, Milly Boyle; brothers, George, John Joe and Robert Boyle; grandsons, Thomas O. Boyle and Jake Schwartz and many loving friends.
Richie was a devoted husband and father who retired from the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local No.1 New York, New York. Early in life he was a Merchant Marine and Golden Gloves boxer. He enjoyed golf, the beach, horse racing, the stock market and his family. He was a kind, loving and generous man who treasured life. He wanted everyone to live life to the fullest and lived by the words "we are just passing through."
He is survived by his sister, Margret (Peggy) De Vecchis; son, Thomas Boyle (Marlane) of Pine Mountain, GA; daughter, Lorraine Schwartz (Joseph) of Cliffwood Beach, NJ; and daughter Dina Hausler (Ethan) of Little River, SC. Also survived by 6 grandchildren; Joseph Schwartz (LeAnne), Jullie Schwartz, Emily and Ean Hausler, Sean Boyle (Brittany), Cody Boyle (Kat); and 9 great-grandchildren; Johnny, Mackena, Molly and Ryder Gomolka, Madison and Arya Schwartz, Mia Connolly, Scarlett and Olivia Boyle; and extended Nerney and Melfi families.
Richie will be laid to rest at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens in Little River, SC with his beloved wife, Milly at a later date.
Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, February 25 at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, P.O. Box 3369, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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