Philip Coyle, III Obituary Philip Richard Coyle III, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 6, 2024. Born on October 20, 1940 in Bethlehem, PA. Philips early life was shaped by his Bethlehem roots, where he graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School.
Philip was a Naval Submariner Veteran on the Growler SSG-577 where he dedicated his time & proudly earned his Dolphin Pin, he was honorably discharged in 1964. In summer of 1965 Philip married the love of his life Mary (Koch)Coyle, they had two children and built a lifetime of memories, married for 59 years.
In 1965, Philip started on a lifelong career with Bethlehem Steel Co, retiring in 1995. He was praised for having an amazing work ethic and great sense of humor. Phil cherished spending all his time with his wife and thrilled by his children's accomplishments. His favorite time was listening to all genres of music, shopping with Dawn, and taking Michael hunting & fishing. Phil adored spending free time with his grandkids and teaching them handy work. On Wednesdays, Phil could be found bowling in the postal league where he had multiple perfect games. Phils cooking and baking could be found in the mouths of family & friends. His love for the Christmas season will be greatly missed. Phil enjoyed nothing more than traveling with the entire family.
Philip was a member of Holy Infancy Church in Bethlehem, PA.
Philip is survived by wife Mary B (Koch) Coyle. His sister Rita A. Coyle Suarez and brother Thomas Coyle both of Bethlehem. He is also survived by his daughter Dawn M. (Coyle) Ehret and her husband Robert F. Ehret, sons Ryan R. Stranzl and wife Renee, & Justin R. Ehret wife Lauren. Son Michael J. Coyle and wife Oksana, sons Joseph, Jonathon, Joshua, great-grandchildren Wyatt & Wynonna.
His parents, Philip R. Coyle Jr. and Veronica J. (Kovacs) Coyle, preceded Philip in death.
The family invites friends and loved ones to join in remembering Philip's remarkable life.
Services: A Funeral Service will be held at 1 P.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 11 A.M. until time of the service. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Philips name to Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church- 312 E 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Philip's legacy will continue to live on not only through his family but also through the countless lives he touched with his kindness and fun loving spirit. His absence will be deeply felt by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
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Services
Visitation
Thursday
October 10, 2024
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA
Funeral Service
Thursday
October 10, 2024
1:00 PM
Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA