James Francis Boyle

Jim Boyle, 79, of Westwood, NJ, formerly of Woodside, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Mary McManmon Boyle, also his two loving daughters, Susan Kenney and husband Michael of Midland Park, and Deborah Orsato and husband Eric of Wanaque. He was blessed with four adored granddaughters, Emily Orsato, Alexandra Kenney, Elizabeth Kenney and Jillian Orsato. Also a special affection for his furry grand doggie, Louie. He is also survived by his sister Kathleen Scesa and husband Louis of New Milford, and sister Frances Infranco and husband Michael of Somerset.Jim was a graduate of St. John’s University, and proudly served in the United States Army in Vietnam. He is finally at peace, after enduring dementia and lung cancer. Instead of flowers, “Raise a pint of Guinness in his memory and do a kindness for someone.”A special thank you to the staff at Care One-Oradell for their kindness and support during his short stay. A visitation for James will be held Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675. A religious service will occur at 4:00 PM and a military honor will occur at 5:30 PM.