Founded Danvers’ Doyle Insurance Agency in 1987
John J. Doyle Jr., aged 82, passed away surrounded by his family on April 22, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Noreen (Ambrose) Doyle, with whom he shared 58 happy years of marriage.
Born in Beverly on July 14, 1942, John was the son of the late John and Eileen (Moran) Doyle. Raised and educated in Danvers, he graduated from St. John’s Prep in 1960 and went on to attend Boston College. John proudly served our country with the Air Force National Guard during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged.
John had a long and distinguished career as an insurance agent. He initially worked with Liberty Mutual before opening Doyle Insurance Agency in 1987. His business success was fueled by the motto: Old Fashioned Service. He was extremely active in his community, being a member of the Touchdown Club and the Friends of the Meadows. He also coached Little League and softball. John rarely declined a donation request from a local youth or high school sports organization. He loved the “Oniontown”.
An avid golfer, John, had two hole-in-ones and shot his age a few years back. John was a longtime member of Wenham Country Club and then Salem Country Club. He enjoyed winters in his home in Naples, FL and summers with his family in Harwichport. John made friends easily, loved a good joke, and never missed a party or social function.
In addition to his wife, Noreen, John is survived by three children, Sean Doyle of Newbury and his partner Tricia Philpott of Ipswich, Kara Curran and her husband Mark of Danvers, and Julie Livingston and her husband Steve of Scituate. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Jack Doyle, Shea Doyle and his wife Alisha, Regan Doyle and her fiancé Anthony Cordoba, Riley Doyle, Tommy and Johnny Curran, and Nora Livingston, his great-granddaughter Molly June and several nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his sisters, Myrna Franklin and Joan LeBlanc.
