Kevin Boyle accepts award from Mayor Bollwage on behalf of his brother, Neil Boyle

On January 24, 2009, Neil Boyle, a business agent and political director for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 102, was honored by the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless at our 15th Annual High School Basketball Classic fundraiser.  Like his father before him, Neil has been responsible for the important contributions to the Coalition from the IBEW and their friends at many of the area’s labor and trade unions. In addition to generous financial contributions, Neil and his fellow union members were helpful in the construction of the St. Joseph’s Food Kitchen,  as well as donating and serving Christmas dinners and collecting presents for Elizabeth’s less fortunate children for many years.  Neil also raised substantial funds for Hospice of Union County and, along with the other unions, helped construct the Hospice’s new facility, where he is now in their loving care.  His brother, Kevin Boyle, the head basketball coach for the  perennial national powerhouse St. Patrick’s High School basketball team, received the award for Neil.

enthusiastic crowds cheer St. Pat's to victory