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Hugh Boyle Obituary

Boyle, Hugh J.

Hugh Joseph Boyle was born on June 12, 1947 on Chicago's South Side to Annie (nee Joyce, County Mayo) and Hugh Sr. (County Donegal). Hugh's earliest job was helping deliver papers with the Chicago Daily News. It was 1954. He was only 7. But with two younger siblings, an absent father, and his mother tending his baby brother, he had little choice and did what he could to help support his family.

After The Chicago Daily ceased publication, he found a new home with the Sun-Times, again in the circulation department. He left the newspaper business to start a fence company in the early 1980's, Gaelic Park among his many accomplishments. By the late 1990s, he had dabbled in the vending/arcade business, real estate investing, owning a tavern (Brannigan's), and working for IDOT.

In 2001, he fulfilled his long-time goal of joining his early Daily News friend, Donnie, in Arizona. Together, they continued with their real estate ventures until the 2007 crash. Hugh returned to the vending business to bide his time in his little piece of desert paradise. He never did retire. He worked until the very end.

Along the way, he said farewell to many good friends, but he never forgot his Chicago roots or humble upbringing. He's happy to join his parents, his sister Maureen, his brother Tommy, his lifelong comrade Donnie, and many more.

He was a father. A grandfather. A cat lover. And a friend.

Hugh was beamed up early morning January 27th. He would like to remind us all to live long and prosper. He is survived by, well, anyone who happens to see this. Many of whom, he knows, love him dearly and will miss him.

Hugh never did find out where all the time went, but he finds it fitting that his story ends close to where it began; in company with his fondest trade, the daily news.

"No Goodbyes, Just Good Memories."

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 29, 2023.

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Joe & Mary Lebarre

January 23, 2024

Going to miss seeing you in Arizona . RIP Hugh

Tríona McCaffrey

February 5, 2023

Hughie, you will be missed but never forgotten by your family in Ireland. Fly high and rest easy until we meet again x

Connie Foyle

February 1, 2023

Huey will always been a part of our family, never forgetting our parents anniversary with a dozen roses for 60yrs. When moving to Az or when visiting being part of our family gathering along with all the crazy things you and my dad did. I'm sure You an Donnie will find away to hang out. Will miss you...Love Connie (Donnie & Lorraine Daughter).
Condolence to your Family

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Mary & Joe Lebarre

January 30, 2023

Your Dad was a great guy. He will be deeply missed by us.

brian field

January 30, 2023

condolences to the Boyles

Brian Field Lemont Il

Tim

January 29, 2023

Sorry about your dad, Nick. He was a great guy. He was lucky to have you by his side.

Ethan and Cynthia Powsner

January 29, 2023

All our love to his son Michael Boyle, his wife Jennifer Boyle, and their children; Liam, Cormac and Declan Boyle. Also to Jill Boyle, who looked after him to the end.

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Tom Crain

January 29, 2023

To Hugh´s two sons: Michael and Nicholas, I am so sorry for your loss.
Your cousin, Tommy

Bill Miller

January 28, 2023

Hugh, you were a great friend to myself and my family. Aunt Lorraine and Uncle Don couldn't say enough good things about you. Neither can I. You will be missed.

Bill, Wendy, Nicholas and Jacob.

Amanda Humphrey

January 28, 2023

Mike, Jen, Liam, Cormac, and Declan....I´m so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all. Mike, I know your dad must have been so proud of you and your family.

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