Obituary of Donald J. Boyle

Donald J. Boyle Olean, NY Donald J. Boyle, a lifelong resident of Olean passed away Friday (October 7, 2016) at Absolut Care of Salamanca where he had been a resident for the past several years. Born January 13, 1930 in Olean he was the son of James and Helen L. Kreydt Boyle. Don was a 1949 graduate of Olean High School and had served with the US Air Force during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. He had been employed for 30 years for the City of Olean Public Works Department, retiring in 1988. He was a member of St. Mary of the Angels Church and the Olean American Legion Post #530 and was a former member of the Olean Eagles Aerie #616. Don was a fan of Notre Dame sports and the New York Yankees. He also enjoyed hiking in the woods and bicycling. Surviving are a brother-in-law Peter Covich of Rocky River, OH; 3 nieces Ann (James) Haight, Kathryn Covich and Lynn Hardenbergh, 1 nephew Kevin Covich; several great nieces and nephews and a longtime close friend Nancy Lyons of Olean. He was predeceased by a sister Molly Covich in 2015; a brother James Boyle in 2009 and a sister-in-law Marjorie Boyle in 2003. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday (October 14, 2016) from 10:00 to 10:30am at St. Mary of the Angels Church. A memorial mass will begin at 10:30am in the church, followed by graveside services and military honors in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Mary of the Angels Church, 202 S. Union St. Olean, NY 14760. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.