He was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, to Cislyn Foster and the late Vernal Lyle Sr.
Lyle immigrated to Stamford in 1984, and moved to Florida in 2006.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his grandmother, Elizabeth Reid; long-time companions Lois and Resie; 11 children; 19 siblings; and 14 grandchildren.
Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Ave., Stamford.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Lacerenza Funeral Home.
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