Eugene “Mose” F. Coyle, 84, of Oxford, died Friday, Feb. 19, at the Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He was the husband of the late Marie Elser Coyle who died in 2009 and with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.
Born in Riverside, N.J., he was a son of the late Charles and the late Sara (Beekler) Coyle.
Mose served our country during the Korean War in the Navy.
He was a Camp Ranger for the Girl Scouts of Delaware County for 37 years, retiring in 2003. He coached and enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. He loved Notre Dame football. He was a skilled carpenter, building birdhouses for anyone who cared for him or his family throughout his life. It is likely, that a birdhouse exists on a street near you.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce M. Coyle (Tracy) of Ottsville, Pa. and Brian P. Coyle (Tricia) of West Grove; one daughter, Sally Grimes of Oxford; sister in laws, Marlene Coyle of Reno, Nevada and Patricia Coyle of Medford Lakes, N.J.; five grandchildren, Logan and Nicholas Coyle, Brianna Grimes and Jason and Johnathon Thiboutot and three great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two sons, Eugene J. and Daniel T. and three brothers, Charles, James and Richard.
You are invited to visit with Mose’s family and friends from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. His funeral service will follow at 11. Interment will be in New London Presbyterian Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to LaMancha Animal Rescue. P.O. Box 656 Unionville, PA 19375. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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