Jane F. Boyle

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jane F. Boyle (nee Cooper), age 98, of Lincoln Park, NJ.  Jane passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 while receiving the loving care of her family.

Jane was born and raised in the city of Paterson, NJ and was the oldest of three children to Cornelius and Loretta Cooper.  As a young girl, Jane excelled in academics and was able to skip a grade level during her elementary education.  She attended Eastside High School while living in Paterson and graduated with the class of 1943 a year early.

Jane found employment quickly after her high school graduation as a secretary with the Erie Lackawana Railroad in Paterson NJ.  She worked there for several years.  As a young girl just out of high school, Jane went roller skating with a few friends at a local roller skating rink.  She caught the eye of a handsome young man by the name of Joseph Boyle that skated past her as she was sitting on a bench putting on her roller skates.  Joe struck up a conversation and the two hit it off wonderfully and started dating.  Shortly after they started dating, the Second World War broke out.  Joseph enlisted in the United States Merchant Marines and was sent overseas to Europe.

As fate would have it, Joseph returned safely to the United States and the two exchanged wedding vows and became husband and wife.  Shortly after getting married, the newlyweds settled in a small apartment in Paterson.  While residing there, they welcomed the birth of their first child, James.  Joseph and Jane moved to Hawthorne shortly following the birth of their first child.  While in Hawthorne, they welcomed the births of their next four children, Thomas, Susan, Joseph and Kathy.  Jane and Joe cherished forty-three years of loving and loyal marriage until Joseph’s passing in 1991.  Jane moved to Lincoln Park after Joseph’s passing and has been there ever since.

Jane made the decision to become a homemaker after getting married, devoting her life to caring for and nurturing her family.  This was truly Jane’s calling and where she flourished.  She enjoyed playing golf with her husband, her sister, and her brother-in-law.  Throughout the years she also treasured boating with her family in up-state New York and vacationing in Florida to visit with family.

It was clear to everyone that knew Jane, her greatest passion in life was for her family.  Nothing in the world meant more to Jane than spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was not only devoted to her family, but also to her Catholic Faith.  Jane was a parishioner of St Joseph’s RC Church in Lincoln Park for many years.  Jane also did Catholic Scouting for other Roman Catholic Churches over the years and was awarded the St George Award for her efforts and dedication.

Jane was the epitome of kindness and humility. She lived her life with a quiet grace, always putting others before herself. Her sweetness was easily recognized through her gentle nature whether she was offering a comforting word to a friend or lending a helping hand to a neighbor. Despite her modest means, Jane found joy in giving, regularly donating to a variety of charities close to her heart.

Jane was a truly devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She touched the lives of everyone around her and will be sincerely missed by her family and friends.

Jane is survived by her four children; James Boyle of Fort Worth, TX, Thomas Boyle and his wife Ruth of Valrico, FL, Susan Van Riper of Richfield Spring, NY, and Kathy Curtin and her husband Tim of Wayne, NJ, one sister Laurette Sierens and her husband Robert of Wayne, NJ, nine grandchildren, Richard Boyle, Chris Boyle, Kelly DeLallo, Jacquelyn Boyle, Lucas Van Riper, Derek Van Riper, Joseph Boyle, Jenna McNicholas, and Travis Curtin, nine great grandchildren and sister-in-law, Bernadette Boyle.  Jane was predeceased by her husband Joseph Boyle in 1991, by her son Joseph Boyle, her sister Norma Kaune, son-in-law, James Van Riper and daughter-in-law, Brenda Boyle.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Jane’s name are asked to consider St Jude Children’s Research Hospital