Thomas Anthony "Tom" Coyle, 57, of North Beach, MD passed away December 11, 2011 at his residence. Tom was born September 11, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to Bernard James and Mary Frances (Lohr) Coyle.

He was raised in Camp Springs, MD and attended St. Phillips and Camp Springs grammar schools, Tawney Jr. High School and graduated from Crossland High School in Oxon Hill, MD. He resided in the Clinton area and was employed as a carpet installer and also worked at Coyle's Cleaners. He moved to North Beach in the early 1990's and worked as a dock master at Fishing Creek Marina and later at the dock at the Rod & Reel in Chesapeake Beach. He was active in the Twin Beach Players as an actor and in production, and in his leisure time enjoyed music and animals.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by brothers Bernard James "Jimmy" Coyle and wife Joyce of Clinton, Michael P. "Mike" Coyle and wife Pat of Lusby, MD, Gary F. Coyle and wife Mary Ann of Berlin, MD and a sister Mary B. Coyle of Bowie, MD. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A memorial visiting and celebration of Tom's life will be held Sunday December 18, 2011 from 2-4 PM at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD. Interment will be private.

Expressions of sympathy in Tom's name may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A.