Peter A. Boyle, a former researcher, died at Norwood Hospital after a long illness. He was 61 years old. Born in Boston and raised in Milton, Peter had worked for the United States Postal Service at the South Postal Annex and later as a researcher at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He was known for his fabulous sense of humor and was articulate and well-learned. Beloved son of the late John A. and Margaret A. (Fraher) Boyle. Brother of Beverly Fallon, Joseph Boyle, Valerie Boyle, Marie DiMarco and the lateLouise Foley, Pricilla Ruzzo, John A. Boyle, James C. Boyle and Edward T. Boyle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Pius X Church, 101 Wolcott Road, Milton, Wednesday June 27 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Wednesday 8:15-9:30 AM. Cremation to follow. Donations in Peter’s memory may be made to Little Brothers of the Elderly, 3305 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.