John P. Doyle

  John P. Doyle Age 88, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on September 20, 2016.  He was born April 2, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Gerald and Annunciata (nee Glavin) Doyle. John was united in marriage to Rose Mary DeSchryver on May 25, 1957; they spent 35 loving years together until her death in 1992.  John was very patriotic; he joined the army within a few days of his 18th birthday.  He proudly served his country during WWII, where he received the World War II Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal.  John worked for more than 40 years as a Parts Department Manager for Chevy dealers.  He then went to work for the pipeline company, El Paso; where he worked security retiring after many years. John was a member of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.  He was also a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.  John loved hunting and spending time at the hunting camp “Finlander” in the UP.  He was an avid reader and history buff; he watched the news daily and stayed current with world events.  He enjoyed listening to music, especially Celtic music.  John wintered for many years at Ft. Meyers Beach in Florida.  He loved to laugh; John had a wonderful sense of humor and was a terrific story teller.  He was a loyal friend and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  John is survived by his children, John (Sue) Doyle II, Mary (Kirk) Rasmussen, Gerry Doyle, Steve Doyle, Chris (Tracy) Doyle, and Kathy Goulet; his grandchildren, John III, Jason, Chris (Mindy), Leslie, Ryan, Devin, Keegan, Alex, Katie, Sophia, and Ayrton; and his loving friend and companion, Patricia Matteson. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his sister Geraldine O’Brien. The visitation will be held Sunday, September 25, 2016 from Noon until 6:00 p.m. with a rosary at 5:00 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 W. Dunlap, Northville.  A funeral mass will be held Monday, September 26, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., instate 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 133Orchard Dr., Northville.  A graveside service and military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Rural Hill Cemetery, 100 Rural Hill Drive, Northville.  The family would appreciate memorial contributions to Meals on Wheels of Wayne County, check payable to WCONS, 30712 Michigan Ave., Westland, MI 48186.