Edward Hoyle

Edward Patrick Hoyle, Akron OH, 78 Edward Patrick Hoyle passed away peacefully on September 24thin the company of his family. He is survived by his wife, Sheila, and three children: daughter Molly Haskell; son Edward Hoyle; daughter Bridget Hoyle; sister Joan Hutton; sister-in-law Susan Johnson; sister-in-law Mary Dempsey. He was preceded in death by his sister Margaret Prost; sister Barbara Weingart; and brother-in-law, Scott Cassidy. He was loving grandfather to Kirk Haskell, 10. WHO ED WAS Ed Hoyle was high energy, charismatic, engaging, a good listener, and downright fun to be around. He had a lifelong passion for sports, business, creating new companies, and enriching the lives of others along the way. He was bubbling with ideas for projects, businesses, and endeavors of all kinds, and he attempted almost all of them. If something didn't work, he shook it off because he had five or six other ideas lined up. He went off charging at the next goal, project, or business deal. Everything he did was at full speed, full commitment, and with passion and optimism. He had a quick, irreverent sense of humor but always tried to make sure no one's feelings were hurt by the joke. He was generous with his time, expertise, and resources. He would talk to anyone, befriend anyone, and help anyone who asked. When Ed walked in the room, the fun arrived. YOUNG ED Ed was born the fourth child of Edward William and Agnes Hoyle in Chicago Illinois. He attended St. Thomas Catholic School, and later attended St. Ignatius College Prep, both in Chicago. He became a scholarship athlete at Marquette University, where he set a school record for the indoor pole vault that stood until 2004. He graduated in 1958 with a degree in Civil Engineering, and in 1960 he married Sheila Kenney. Shortly thereafter he was drafted into the US Army during the Berlin Wall Crisis. In the Army, he volunteered for special duty assignments to train for wrestling, boxing, swimming, track, and field. He received official commendation for his excellent performance, being noted as 'the dynamic leadership the rest of the squads needed to put the 'Commander's Trophy' in [his batallion's] possession.' Upon release from the military in 1962, Ed worked for Ingersoll Rand, rising to Senior Vice President of National Sales, Tool & Hoist Division. He moved his family a couple times in the process, making lifelong friends in Milwaukee WI, Denver, CO, Buffalo, NY, and Middletown, NJ. Ed packed a lot into this busy time. He and Sheila welcomed three children into the world: Molly, Edward Nolan, and Bridget. Ever the competitive athlete, Ed continued to travel and compete in Open and Masters level track and field events on a regular basis. He tried his hand in at semi-professional football as an offensive lineman. He was a member at Ship Ahoy Beach Club in Seabright, NJ. Ship Ahoy was a vibrant community of families brought together to share special time enjoying the beach and pool. By joining, Ed provided his children with a wonderful place to spend summer days, and the entire family made lifelong friends. He was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in New Monmouth, NJ. GETTING TO OHIO In 1974, Ed went into partnership with John 'Jack' Grace to form Ohio Tool Systems, moving his family to Bath, Ohio. Ed and Jack were tremendously successful. They expanded offices to Columbus, Toledo, Salem, and Poca, WV. Their employees were loyal and many worked for them until retirement. For many years they won top salesmanship awards from Ingersoll Rand and other companies. Ed and Jack ran Ohio Tool Systems together until Ed's retirement in 2004. MID LIFE AND MID CAREER Once settled in Ohio, Ed and Sheila became members of St. Hilary's Church in Fairlawn, where he sent his children to primary school. He later sent Molly and Bridget to Our Lady of the Elms High School and Edward Nolan to Walsh Jesuit High School. At both schools, he and Sheila were enthusiastic fundraisers. He built a barn and pastures for his daughter's horse, and actively supported her efforts in local Pony Club. He built track and field facilities on his property, including a runway and pole vault pit. Each summer, from 1980 to 1987, he ran his own track meet out of his home, the Bath Classic. Every year, the Bath Classic drew friends and competitors from as far as the East Coast. Ed enjoyed giving back. In the early 1980s, Ed found himself in the company of a handful of like-minded Masters track and field athletes who were looking to help out local high school students. Ed designed and led construction of an above-floor indoor pole vault pit for Walsh Jesuit High School, allowing the school to run full indoor track meets without marring the gym floor. He assisted with similar efforts at other local high schools, often teaming with his Masters track and field buddies. Wherever Ed found a high school track and field program in need of pole vault coaching, he volunteered. Ed coached athletes from as far away as Maple Heights, to Walsh Jesuit High School, to the students of Revere High School. He would travel to schools to work with the athletes, or invite them to the house to use his own pole vault pit, or invite them to the Bath Classic. KIDS LAUNCHED Once Ed and Sheila's children were launched in the world, Ed branched out into new projects. He formed Bath Associates, a general contracting company, in partnership with his son, Edward Nolan. This business was Ed's vehicle in achieving some personal creative dreams. With his son, he acquired antique properties and lovingly restored them to better-than-original condition, preserving local history for today and into the future. Bath Associates' exciting work received coverage and accolades from local papers. After retirement from Ohio Tool Systems in 2004, Ed continued running Bath Associates. The same year he welcomed his grandson into the world, Kirk Edward Haskell, and attended his baptism at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Bedford MA. In 2007, he helped found Tristate Tool and Hoist, again working closely with his son. Up to the last minute, Ed was knee-deep in work with Tri State Tool and running several Bath Associates projects. He was still full of zeal for all his projects and ideas. In his last days, all he wanted was to take care of his family, and he asked his children to care for his wife Sheila. There will be no calling hours. A memorial mass and service will be held October 4th, 9:30am EDT at St. Hilary's Catholic Church. There will be a breakfast reception immediately afterwards in the Father Koegel and Bishop Gilbert Sheldon Spiritual Center, adjoining the church. St Hilary Parish 2750 West Market Street Akron, OH 44333 330-867-1055 In lieu of flowers, Ed's wishes were that donations be made in his name to St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, designated towards scholarships for track and field athletes, at the following address: Saint Ignatius College Prep Attn: Dave Stephens 1076 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608 312-432-8321 www.ignatiusalumni.org/Donate Condolences and tributes may be left on the Hummel Funeral Home website: http://www.hummelcares.com/