Jeffrey R. Coyle Sr., 67, of Lower Milford (OBITUARY)

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Jeffrey R. Coyle Sr., 67, of Lower Milford Township died Friday, March 20, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. He was the husband of Becky L. (Snell) Coyle. He was born in Bethlehem on Sept. 9, 1947 to the late Stanley R. and Elizabeth (Becker) Coyle. Jeff was a bricklayer (“brickologist”) for Local Union 15 and a self-employed contractor in the same profession for a combined 60 years until retiring. He was a member and vice president of Trout Creek, Allentown, a life member of Ridge Valley Gun Club and a member of Spring Valley Sportsman’s Club.

SURVIVORS

In addition to his loving wife of 46 years; children: Tammy M. (Todd M.) Faust of Emmaus, Debbie L. of Coopersburg, Jeffrey R. Jr. of Emmaus; sister: Margie B. Meterko of Bethlehem; three grandchildren: Tyler M. Faust, Trisha L. Faust, Dylan R. Coyle.

SERVICE

Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by the service at 11 a.m. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lil Le Hi Trout Hatchery, 2901 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, PA 18103.

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Josh Popichak

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