Obituary of George D. Boyle

BOYLE, George D. Age 74 of Sing Sing Rd. Horseheads passed away after a brief illness on Sat. Jan 28, 2012 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. George was born May 28, 1937 to Herbert “Scoop” Savunen and Helmi (Jarva) Savunen. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy in 2009. His surviving family includes his sons, James Boyle of Pine City, NY, Michael (Shari Vanwie) Gleason of Horseheads, NY Grandchildren, Chris Boyle of Pine City, NY, Kevin (Katie) Gleason of Norfolk, VA, Melissa Gleason and Michael Gleason of Horseheads, Tanya Allen of Beaver Dams; Great grandchildren, Annabeth Gleason and Owen Larow Step brother, Ronnie (Cindy) Savunen of Spencer, NY Several cousins, several other extended family members and friends. George was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and was a retired Trooper with the New York State Police. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Wed. Feb. 1, 2012 from 4-7:00 pm His service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Thurs. Feb. 2, 2012 at 10:00 am with burial service to follow with military honors accorded by the Marine Corps League in Maple Grove Cemetery. Condolences and remembrances may also be left and viewed at www.barberfuneralhome.com