A patriot and an entrepreneur, Charles J. Boyle was the kind of man who knew how to get the job done.

"When he was younger, he was quite enterprising," said his daughter, Susan Boyle. "It was one thing after another. He'd build something up, make some money on it, then move on to something else."

Mr. Boyle, of McCandless died April 24. He was 92.

Mr. Boyle, attended the University of Miami, in Florida, where he played football. While there, the United States entered World War II and Mr. Boyle enlisted.

"He joined the U.S. [Army Air Forces] and became a bombardier," said Ms. Boyle. "He did all the bombing over the cities in Germany."

"Back then, they didn't have any fighter plane escorts," Ms. Boyle said. "They had to get in there, drop their bombs, and then get out of there before they got their planes blown up."

Mr. Boyle was later decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross, along with many other commendations, for his service.

Mr. Boyle worked many different jobs when he returned from the war, including that of a broker for several steel companies.

In 1976, at age 65, he started his own company, Fib-Chem Industries Inc. of Pittsburgh, with a partner.

He continued to be a part of the company for seven years, before retiring. The firm is still in operation in Monessen.

Mr. Boyle enjoyed golfing at the Highland Country Club where he was a lifetime member.

Ms. Boyle said her father also belonged to a card club and was known to travel with his group of friends to places such as the Kentucky Derby and to casinos.

In addition to his daughter, Susan Boyle, of Springdale, Mr. Boyle also is survived by two sons, Bradley Boyle, of Houston, and Charles Boyle Jr., of Austin, Texas. Also surviving is his companion, Joan Shore, of Cranberry; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is being planned for 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, 1032 Perry Highway, Ross. Inurnment in the Jefferson Memorial Park will be private.