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William Tocci Obituary
He was born in Indiana, Pa. on December 31, 1937 to the late Frank A. and Olive Ruth (Hoover) Tocci. He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany during the 1950's. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Teamsters Local 24.
Buffalo Bill's true passion came after retirement when he started The 1880 Buffalo Ranch. He traveled regularly to Montana and across the country hauling buffalo. He was a member of the American and National Buffalo Associations.
He is survived by his loving and dear friend, Jone Bump; daughters, Tammy Grimes of Niles, Tina Molnar of Barberton; grandchildren, Timothy (Heather) Grimes II, Miranda (Rich Kerns) Grimes, Melissa Grimes, Paul (Kristy) Zentiska II; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean (John) Steele, Sally Duke; brothers, Bob (Sarah), Dick (Joanne), Joe (Betty) and Tom (Marie) Tocci; other relatives and friends.
Calling hours are Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. in the Arnold Funeral Home, Hartville. A funeral service will be Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Combs.
``The Man, the Myth, the Legend- Wild Bill Tocci'.
(Arnold Funeral Home 330-877-9364) (www.arnold funeralhome.com)
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Memories and Condolences
for William Tocci
PATTY FULLEN
July 30, 2010
To all the loved ones and friends of BUFFALO BILL TOCCI.My deepest heartfelt sympany for ur lose of a wonerfull man.I will always remember bill, he was a wonerful man he loved his ranch and tryed so hard to make even more than what he had accomplished with it!HE WAS A GREAT INFLUENCE IN OUR LIVES AND WILL BE TREASURED MORE THAN ANY WORDS CAN SAY!WE SHARE A GREAT DEAL IN HIS LOSE!MY FRIEND AND MUCH MORE!TO TAMI TINA AND OUR SON MICHAEL TOCCI I PRAY U WILL ALL REMEMBER HIM IN ALL PRECIOUS MEMORIES HOLD TO HIS TEACHINGS AND HIS LOVE FOR U ALL KEEP HIM ALIVE THRU UR LIVES AND UR CHILDRENS AND MAY GOD COMFORT U AS UR FATHER LIVES ON IN HEAVEN I BELIEVE HE IS WITH US ALL AND WATCHING AND ANTICPATEING THE REUNION AGAIN BEYHOND OUR UNDERSTANDINGS god be with u all PATTY FULLEN
Phyllis & Rob Stutler
July 21, 2010
We are so sorry to learn that we've lost Bill. He has been a good neighbor and an interesting friend for the many years we've known him. We will miss him very much.
Cathie Tocci
July 13, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss. I have not see my uncle in a long long time but do remember his ranch. I send my thoughts and prayers to Tammy and Tina. Just know he is in a better place full of peace.
PAMELA TOCCI
July 11, 2010
Spoke with my Dad last week and he had told me that his Brother Bill and my Uncle had passed away on Saturday the 3rd of July... I send my deepest sympathies to Tina & Tammy for the loss of their Dad. I know my Dad was happy he had recently spoke to him and was saying how good he had sounded, I know everyone knew how the outcome would be...just didn't expect it so quickly. You just never know what life with throw at you...But know that he is at peace. Again my deepest sympathies to all the family and friends who will miss him. He is probably again running with the Buffalo's...
Love to all the family,
Pamela Tocci
July 9, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing, we have great memories of visiting him at his buffalo ranch. We always enjoyed visiting Indiana, PA when we were young and seeing Bill and all our cousins. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to all of his family and friends.
Bill's cousins,
Judy, Susan, Evelyn and Janet
Janet Martin
July 9, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing, we have great memories of visiting him at his buffalo ranch. We always enjoyed visiting Indiana, PA when we were young and seeing Bill and all our cousins. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to all of his family and friends.
Bill's cousins,
Judy, Susan, Evelyn and Janet
Paul Zentiska (grandson of Bill)
July 8, 2010
Time is not on our side seconds turn into minutes, minutes into hrs., hrs. into days, days to weeks, weeks to months, and months to years. 20 or more to be exact since I spent my summers playing buffalo rancher out at grandpas. He would shout up the steps to my room "Get up we got work to do!". Id get up get dressed and put my boots on. I could hear his thunderous call "Hobuff Hobuff Hobuff !". He lived for that second, that minute, that hr that we would feed the animals, jump in the truck and head to McDonalds. I loved that hr ! We would talk about our whole day; like what we needed to do then we would get back in the truck and go home. In those weeks, months, years he would teach me so many things. Everyday was a learning experience. Weather we were switching pastures, mending a fence, or chasing julie around the property we were usually having a good time in those days. One summer he and I loaded up the trailer on the truck and headed west for a buffalo auction at Ted Turners Ranch. First, we went on a little detour. We went to Mount Rushmore, needles highway, and Yellowstone. We even found a plains xmas tree, it was a tumbleweed. He said "We'll paint it and decorate it for xmas. Unfortunately it didn't survivve the trip. We lost one cow that trip but the rest came back unscaved. We were pretty proud of that. We increased the numbers by ten. Later, I went back home to go back to school; and days turned into months, months to years and now I have a beautiful family of my own. But as I thought about what to write down it dawned on me 20 years where did it go those seconds, minutes, hrs, days, weeks, months, years? As I look back on my fondest memories of my life. It was always time working against us. I saw him this week well i'll stop by today and those days come and they go. Can I offer some advice? Follow through with you're intensions don't wait for the years to pass you by.I'd like to paint a picture for you of the man I knew. He was daring, srong, honest, loving, and hardworking. Everything we could ever hope to be.
Norma and Tim Hoops
July 8, 2010
Our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of your Father and Grandpa.
Don Horning
July 7, 2010
I grew up right down the road from his farm. A very nice man who everyone liked. The Buffalo's were awesome to look at when you would drive by. Reminded you of the Old West.
July 6, 2010
We were visiting Bill at the Buffalo Ranch the last time we saw him. He served us a wonderful meal of buffalo burgers hot off the barbecue grill. He introduced us to many buffalo near the fence while he casually roamed amongst the huge beasts. It was a memorable experience for us . Our family album has pages of photos of that happy day . We fondly remember Bill and his daughters. Dick and Joanne Tocci
Betty Tocci
July 6, 2010
When I married Bill's brother, Joe he talked all the time about his brothers and sisters. I was so excited when I finally met them. Bill could always put a smile on my face!! I have many fond memories including a few trips to Denver and Salt lake City with Wild Bufalo Bill. I never met anyone that ate so much corn on the cob. One day I bought three dozen ears of corn. Joe went out and put them on the grill. When I went out the two of them had eatten every last one. Its funny what you remember!!
Kenidee Zentiska
July 6, 2010
Im very very upset that my great grandpa is gone i have the depest sympathy for his brothers, sisters, friends, chidren,grandchidren, and other great-grandchildren. I will always keep him in my heart and remember his loving smile his caring heart and his funny personality. I will always remember The Man, The Myth, The Legend, The Wild Great Grandpa Bill Tocci.
Sue Lohr
July 6, 2010
I have alot of fond memories of Bill, having worked at his retail store for a few years. My favorite work days were when it would rain. Bill would come over to the store and we would sit in front on the home made benches he had made,drink rootbeer and he would tell the best stories. I will never forget him chasing "Julie" the mule for an hour trying to get her back in the pen. He was so mad and that mule would Neh at him, just like she was laughing at him. And the more I laughed at Bill, the more he threaten to fire me..
Bill was a great man and will be remembered fondly.
Lisa Devenport
July 6, 2010
To: Tammy, Tina,Timmy,Heather, Miranda, Rich, Melissa, Paul, Kristy & kids we're so sorry for your loss. Rick and I remember as teens coming out to the Buffalo farm, playing hide-n-seek between the big rolls of hay and seeing a Buffalo face to face for the 1st time. Bill laughed, but taught me how to approach them. Even though he showed me a few tricks, I don't think I'll ever be able to go near one again without G-pa Bill! You will be missed!
Ray and Wanda Dawkins
July 6, 2010
We are so sorry to hear that Bill is gone. We were friends with Bill for many years and Ray worked with him. We have many wonderful memories of Bill and will always love and miss him.
Michael Fogarty
July 6, 2010
Bill,
You were not like one, but you were a second father to me. I will miss you dearly and pray to see you again in His House above with our Lord Jesus Christ . Though deeply saddened, I also pray you are at peace and am very proud to have known you and call you friend !!!
God bless you and your family that has both proceeded you and you have temporarily left here !!!
Michael Fogarty & Family
[email protected]
Pat & Jerry Morrow
July 6, 2010
Dear Tammy & Tina & Family,
We are saddened to learn of your Father's
passing. We have thought of him often and wondered where he was, lost touch over the years. You have our very deepest sympathy and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Pat & Jerry Morrow
July 6, 2010
We love and miss you Grandpa Bill~
Jim Yoder
July 6, 2010
Bill I have not seen you in a long time We are sad to hear of your passing and wish you family well Jim and Sherry yoder
Tom and Rose Anne Wheatley
July 6, 2010
We treasure memories of Buffalo Bill and his 1880's Buffalo Ranch. Through his retail outlet we introduced family and friends to delicious buffalo cuisine. He truly captured the spirit of the West!
We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
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