Obituary of Robert B. Coyle

Coyle, Robert B., 85, of Totowa at rest in Wayne on June 8, 2015. Robert was born in Hoboken and raised in Weehawken prior to moving to Totowa. Robert is survived by his wife, Ellen (Breen) Coyle. They have been married for 63 years and residents of Totowa for 57 years. He is also survived by his son, Totowa Police Chief Robert Coyle and his wife Vicki Lynn of Totowa, his son Craig and his wife Lisa of Neptune, and his daughter Kathryn Wasilewski and her husband Robert of Totowa. In addition, he is survived by nine grandchildren, Bob, Brittany (husband Chris), Ryan, Tom, Kate, Corinne, Connor, Kelly and Courtney as well as great grandson Brayden. Robert is a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a 50 year member of the Totowa American Legion Post #227. He earned a Master's Degree from Seton Hall University. He spent 36 years at New Jersey Bell/Bell Atlantic retiring as Director of Yellow Page Sales in 1989. He also spent 15 years with the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission in the roles of Chairman and Commissioner. In addition, he served on the Board of Directors for the Greater Community Bancorp. His volunteer activities were significant throughout his life. He was a former Totowa Councilman and also spent 49 years as Chairman of the Totowa Planning Board. He was a founder and President of the Totowa Historical Society. He was also a highly respected youth football coach, coaching the Totowa football program for 13 years. His service led to his induction into the Totowa P.A.L. Hall of Fame. Robert was also a charter member of the Murph's Hall of Fame. In addition, he spent 55 years as a member of the Totowa Republican Club where he forged many close friendships. He was called upon to speak at many local events because of his dry Irish wit, keen sense of humor, and strong public speaking skills. He thoroughly enjoyed his grandchildren's activities and local youth sports. He also was a long time NY Giants football fan and season ticket holder, an avid Notre Dame football fan and a huge supporter of Passaic Valley sports. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Friday at 8:45 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa at 9:30 AM. Interment at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Thursday 4:00-8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.