Gerald Coyle

Gerald "Jerry" Coyle , 82, Girardville passed away on Friday, October 25th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Lost Creek, he was a son of the late John and Marie (McAndrews) Coyle. He was a member of the former St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Girardville now St. Charles Borromeo Parish.

Jerry graduated from the former Girardville High School. He served in the PA Army National Guard and was a member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, Jack Kehoe Division 1, Girardville.

Jerry worked for Continental Bank and the Pennsylvania Employment Benefit Trust Fund in Harrisburg until his retirement.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Tom Coyle and John Coyle; his sister-in-law, Sandra Coyle; his great-nephew, Zachary.

Jerry is survived by his brother Msgr. Edward J. Coyle, Emmaus; his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Coyle, Pottsville; his nephews: Timothy, Michael and John Coyle of Pottsville; Michael Coyle, Bethesda, MD; and a niece, Caroline Coyle, Minersville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 30th at 11 a.m. from St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Girardville with his brother Msgr. Edward J. Coyle as the celebrant and Fr. Giuseppe Esposito, pastor, as a con-celebrant. A viewing will be held at the church on Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Fountain Springs.

Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville, is in charge of arrangements.