Major Daniel J. Doyle, U.S. Army

Major Daniel J. Doyle, U.S. Army, 32, passed away on May 5, 2017 while in Italy with the United States Army. Daniel had an infectious smile, kind heart and quick sense of humor. He made friends easily wherever his life took him. Daniel always wanted to be a soldier and serve his country. Some may say the military was his life, but that was only before he welcomed two daughters with his wife, Cindi. They became his world and he never failed in taking opportunities to show them how special they are. He was a proud Army Officer, and an even prouder Daddy. His entire family will miss him beyond words. He was a graduate of Booker High School in Sarasota, Florida where he was first introduced to the military in JROTC. He then attended Military Institute where he received his Associates Degree and was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army. He then attended the University of Alabama and obtained his Bachelors Degree. Years later, he also graduated with a second Bachelors Degree from the University of South Florida. During Maj. Doyle's 15 years of service, he spent time at Fort Polk in Louisiana and Fort Bliss in Texas. He served three deployments, two to Afghanistan and one to the Horn of Africa. He was the proud recipient of several awards/decorations including: Bronze Star (1), Meritorious Service Medal (1), Army Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement Medal (1), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (4), National Defense Service Medal (1), International Security Forces Afghanistan Medal (2), Meritorious Unit Citation (1), Army Service Ribbon (1), Overseas Service Ribbon (2), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Medal (1), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2), Combat Action Badge (1). He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Mason) Doyle. He was the loving father to his precious daughters, Emmalyn and Leah. He is also survived by his parents, Gene and Kerry Oberlin, of Sarasota, Florida; his sisters: Trinity, Jennifer, and Molly; his two nieces and one nephew; and his grandparents, Lynn and Mary Oberlin. He was preceded in death by grandparents Daniel and Adele (Nan) Doyle. A mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at St. Martha's Catholic Church, 200 N. Orange Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. The interment with full military honors will follow at 12:30 PM at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72 in Sarasota, Florida. Following all services, there will be a reception at the South Gate Community Center located at 3145 South Gate Circle in Sarasota, Florida. Arrangements by Toale Brothers Funeral Home.

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Major Daniel J. Doyle, U.S. Army

May 5, 2017