Edwin J. Doyle, 75, of Rumson, passed away June 16 at home with his family by his side.
He was born in Kearny to the late Norman and Muriel.
Edwin graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1968. He was a former councilman in Kearny and appointed to the Meadowlands Commission by then Gov. Brendan Byrne. Most of his professional life was spent as a restaurateur in northern New Jersey and lower Manhattan, most notably Doyle’s Pub, The Fulton Street Café and Flutie’s.
He is predeceased by his parents, his brother Norman Jr. and sister Patricia.
Edwin is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Joyce and his loving children and their spouses: Jackie and Kevin Tartaglione; Edwin Jr. and Jennifer; and Ryan and Bryson. Also surviving are his dear grandchildren, Connor, Kaitlyn, Brendan and Ryan Tartaglione; sister-in-law Carol Jean Doyle; and many nieces and nephews.
A life celebration was held June 19 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial was held June 20 at Holy Cross R.C. Church, Rumson.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Edwin’s name to the VNA, 23 Main St. D1, Holmdel, NJ 07733, are appreciated.
Please visit Edwin’s memorial website at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
