Richard was born in Lynbrook, NY on May 23, 1939 the son of Robert and Esther (Holland) Coyle.
Richard served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Galveston. He retired from Exxon as a transport driver.
He is survived by his sons Richard Farnham and his wife Jacqueline of Concord, NC, Ralph Farnham and his wife JoAnn of Baldwin, NY, Daughter Deborah Coester of Colonie, NY, one sister Ella Stanford of California, his Companion Jean Ramsey, 6 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.
The family requests that memorial donation be made in his name to the Wounded Warriors, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.