Henry W. Doyle Jr. ’41

Henry Doyle died July 20, 1998, after a long siege of prostate cancer.

Henry grew up in Bronxville, N.Y., and graduated from Bronxville H.S. In college, he majored in biology and was a member of the varsity track team, specializing in the high jump. He belonged to Colonial Club, where he was a resident in 1940-41.

After graduation, Henry entered Columbia U. College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1944. Completing his internship a year later, he served as a medical officer in the Army until 1947. He practiced medicine in Bronxville from 1950-76. During that time he was chief of staff from 1970-1974 at the Lawrence Hospital. In 1976, he gave up private practice to become associate chief medical officer for Texaco.

Henry was always active in community affairs, serving as a member of the Consistory of the Reformed Church, the board of the United Way of Westchester, Home Nursing Assn. of Westchester, and the Bronxville Public Library.

He had many hobbies, including furniture making, photography, music, and travel.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth, whom he married in 1945; four children, Henry W. '68, Peter M. '71, Catherine Doyle Denniston, and Cynthia Doyle Colangelo; 11 grandchildren; and two sisters. To Henry's wife and family, the class offers its sympathy.

The Class of 1941