James T. Doyle

1942 – 2024

Agawam – James T. Doyle, 81 passed away peacefully Sunday surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Boston, the son of the late Ralph and Marion (Webb) Doyle.  He grew up in Boston and has lived in Agawam for the past 30 years.  A 1959 graduate of East Boston High School, he attended Mass Bay Community College, graduated from Westfield State College and received his Master of Education from Westfield State College in 1971.  Jim was a 33-year veteran of the West Springfield Public Schools and was awarded the Outstanding Teacher of Underprivileged Children in 1969.  He served as principal of Main St. School, John Ashley School, Tatham School and Cowing/Coburn School.  He was a member and past president of the West Springfield Teacher's Association, member of the Massachusetts and National Teacher's Association and the Massachusetts Principal's Association.  Jim, at the age of 17, enlisted and served in the United States Army Reserve. He was a longtime member of the West Springfield Lion's Club, Tatham Social Club, Dante Club, St. Mary's Men's Club, the Sons of Erin, Powers Four O'clock Club and various golf, bowling and softball leagues, as well as the Society of American Baseball Research.  While in High School, he lettered in Baseball, Football, Basketball and Track.  He was the Boston District League Champion in the Indoor 175-yard dash and outdoor 50-yard dash and participated in the State Track Relays at the Old Boston Garden and played in the High School Baseball All Star Game at Fenway Park.  Jim also played Semi-Pro Baseball and Football in the Boston Area.  He is survived by his loving daughter Kate Doyle; his beloved partner Christina Rini; two grandsons Nick and Samuel Florek, his former wives Mary O'Neil and Gene Doyle, two sisters Maureen and Kathleen and many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Besides his parents, Jim was predeceased by two sisters Patricia and Christine and a brother Tom. Visiting hours will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Saturday, February 10th starting at 11:00am and concluding with a funeral home service at 1:00pm.  For online condolences please visit curranjones.com.  Donations may be made to a scholarship fund for Nick and Sam c/o Freedom Credit Union, 58 Union Street, West Springfield MA 01089 or to the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club, 615 Main Street, West Springfield, MA 01089.