William Angelo Toigo, 86, funeral service is 7:00 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at St Cecelia Catholic Church, 820 Jasmin Way, Clearwater, FL 33756 with full military honors at the conclusion of the funeral service provided by the United States Navy.
William was the son of Mose’ and Edna Toigo of Springfield, Illinois and passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at his home in Clearwater.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Ann Craven and a son, William A. “Billy” Toigo. He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Esther Cozza Toigo; his sister, Bess Bentler of Springfield, IL; son, Mark Toigo and his wife, Mary of Lake City, FL; daughter, Denice Riley and her husband, Garry of Clearwater, FL; a daughter, Michelle Siegrist of Clearwater, FL; daughter, Cindy Brittin and her husband, Jim of Clearwater, FL; daughter, Marguerite “Peggy” Toigo of Gainesville, FL; son, Jon W. Toigo and his wife, Margaret of Dunedin, FL; son, Dante W. Toigo and his wife, Julet of Brandon, MS; daughter, Martine “Tina” Ward and her husband, Tab of Clearwater, FL; daughter, Bess “Missy” Toigo-Garrett of Clearwater, FL and a daughter, Jennifer Rourk and her husband, Robert of Abilene, TX. He is also survived by 39 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.
William Angelo Toigo was born in Springfield, Illinois on May 3, 1926. He was a 1944 graduate of Lanphier High School. Throughout his high school career, he was involved in basketball and music. He was a proud World War II veteran; serving in the US Navy from 1944 thru 1946. While attending boot camp training at the Great Lakes Naval Station, he was selected to sing in the Navy Choir under the direction of Chief Navy Choir Director Cosmo Pasa Terri. He served on the USS Wolverine, USS Charger (CVE 30); USS Antietam (CV 36) as part of the catapult crew and USS Shangri La. William was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and was retired CLU in the insurance industry.
He was known as a loving father, a tenaciously hard worker and an accomplished accordion player. He was a proud fan of Norte Dame “Fighting Irish” football and “One Armed Bandit!”.
His proudest accomplishment was his loving family.
Rest well in the light of God’s grace William, until we can be reunited!
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Dear Dad:
You and I had the kind of relationship every son needed and longed for. My heart aches for my loss, yet rejoices and praises God for your new home in Heaven. Pray I join you!
PS
I was late to arrive by hours, but you didn’t wait either.
Can’t blaim you!
I Miss you Dad, and love you!
Dante
Most of my childhood memories involve the Toigo family in one way or another. Jennifer was one of my first friends in Florida after my family relocated to Florida from the northeast. I never would have thought 30 years later she and I would still be friends. My memories of the time spent at the Toigo house always involved love, laughter, and food of course! I loved growing up in that house, and all of my memories of Mr. Toigo are fond. I am so very sorry for the loss of this Patriarch. I send love and light to all of you so that you may find comfort, every single one of you is in my heart.
Elizabeth (Liz) Pirro Colaianni
Goodbye to my best long time friend we shared a lot of laughs and great times together I shall never forget you for as long as I live. Though God has taken you away from your pains and suffering . your memory will live in my heart forever
Your buddy Gerry
Just Loving you Dad.
Thank you for the dance dad! I loved your stories, your accordion “Whispering”, All your support through the years. I miss you too much already. Love you to infinity and beyond.
We are sorry for your loss. William was a great man and loving father. He was alway so kind to us when he came to visit Bess and Fritz. God bless and we hope you the best.
I Love You Dad…plan on seeing you some day! Kiss
Dear Pop: You should be here with me, but you had to go. I love you! Missing you every day.
Dad, Jerry recently passed. Hope you guys find each other. I miss you very much. Talk about you all the time, particularly when I’m repairing something around the house. You taught me many things. You told me, If I wasn’t a rich man, I had better know how to work with my Hands. You were so right. Thanks for the training.
Dante
HEY POP! IT’S BEEN WHAT FEELS LIKE A VERY LONG TIME AND I THINK ABOUT YOU TIME AND TIME AGAIN. SURE MISS YOU BEING HERE. I PRAY FOR YOU ALL THE TIME AND I HAD JUST ONE MORE DAY WITH YOU.
LOVE YOU DAD
DANTE
Hi Grandpa.
I have wonderful and warm memories of you. Unfortunately they are too few…..but one thing I hope to replicate, you always made me feel that I was your only focus when we talked. I remember you making me feel special.
I love you Grandpa.
PS. You would be proud to know they your grandsons have good Italian names!! Ha
Joel
Dad: I’ve been creating live videos to share my memories about you. I reflect and remember so many things but a few stand out. Those I share so the family can see you through my eyes. I miss you always and wish you were here.
Love Dante
Dear Dad: I watch the dates on the calendar and think about how old you would be this year. You left too soon. I think about you and will always miss you.
Dante
I know you are not here in body but in spirit. I now have 5 grandchildren and whish they could have know you. I tell stories about growing up and the lessons you imparted to us. For me, it was a relationship every son should know. Miss you Dad. Always and forever.
I just saw some pictures of you on Toigoblood. (FaceBook) I’m sitting here working at my desk, it has double monitors and all of a sudden, Your memorial pops up with your picture. Maybe you were thinking of me an got my attention. If so, Im glad to know you think about me because do about you too.
Love you, By the way, Say Big hug to Mom.