Mr. Vincent James Doyle

Vincent James Doyle, 49, of Ashley St. passed away on April 6, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Pittsfield on July 9, 1965, he was the son of Francis Xavier Doyle and Anna Caroline Klekotka. Vincent graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1983 and was a member of the Nordic Skiing and Track & Field teams. He then graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Design. Following graduation, he moved to San Francisco, CA where he established his own business, "Urban Oasis". He specialized in small, luscious gardens in the urban Bay area, creating green escapes for his clients in spaces of 10x10 and even smaller. He resided there for 12 years. His expertise was much in demand and he had many repeat customers. While in San Francisco he met Robert Otis. They were joined in a commitment ceremony on April 26, 1997. They were a very popular couple and their small apartment was always busy with friends. They rubbed elbows with the likes of Armistead Maupin. They eventually moved to Palm Springs where Vincent worked as the head landscaper on a 7-acre estate of Lord & Lady Hanson from England. He and Robert purchased a home at 4811 Eagle Way in Palm Springs, where they resided for several years. Sadly, they separated in 2003 and Vincent returned to Pittsfield. He worked at Rolling Hills Condominiums in Lenox for several years. He is survived by his sisters and brothers; Pauline Zervas of Pittsfield, Francis and wife, Nory of Severna Park, MD, Regina Doyle and partner, James Gioia of Ripley, ME, Anthony and wife, Maria of Dalton, Christopher and wife, Patricia of Richmond, Veronica Goerlach and husband, John of Lanesborough, Laurence and wife, Janet of W. Chester, PA Jerome and wife, Theresa of Rockland, MA, Therese Brigley and partner, Scott Carpenter of W. Chesterfield, MA, Gregory of Pittsfield, Celeste Doyle and her partner, Gary Chandler of Joshua Tree, CA, Stephen of Pittsfield and Timothy Doyle and his fiancee, Angela Cooper of Mt. Marion, N.Y. Other survivors include many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward Joseph Doyle. FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Mr. Vincent J. Doyle will be held on Friday, April 10, 2015, at 1PM at St. Stephen's Church with the Rev. Cricket Cooper, officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the family plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, donations in his memory may be made to St. Stephen's Church for the St. Stephen's Table or to the S.I.O.G.A. Club in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE, but may be made through the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Vincent James Doyle

July 9, 1965 - April 6, 2015