James Donohoe Toole, born October 14, 1940, lived a beautiful life filled with faith and family. He was raised in the coal mining region of Pennsylvania by his mother, Alberta, and his older sister, Sally. Jim never knew his father, who passed at a very young age, but spent much time with his six uncles who instilled in him his love for mining and explosives. Jim attended Scranton Preparatory High School and graduated from King's College, Wilkes-Barre. After graduation, he proudly served as a U.S. Marine.

Jim began his career in explosives with Hercules Inc., working on the Minnesota Iron Range and then the Panama Canal. Jim then moved to Tucson, Ariz., and soon after founded Southwest Energy, a mining services and explosives manufacturing company now in its 46th year of operation. In 2013, Jim was honored as the Hall of Fame recipient from the Mining Foundation of the Southwest.

Our dad was married to the love of his life, Molly Conahan, for 53 years and they were blessed with six children and 26 grandchildren. He had a heart for philanthropy, and with Molly, graciously supported educational and humanitarian charities. He inspired faith and generosity in others.

Our beloved father was surrounded by his loving family when he died on June 19, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Molly; children James D. Toole III (Kathy Jo), Elizabeth Toole Goodrow (Cristos), Molly Toole Roman (Mark), Thomas D. Toole (Breanne), Sarah Toole Cottingham (Chris) and Timothy J. Toole (Brittany); and his precious grandchildren.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on June 28, 2019, in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Road, Tucson, AZ 85718. The family will have a private interment ceremony at the University of Notre Dame.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Banner Alzheimer's Foundation, directed to the Toole Family Memory Center in Tucson, 2901 N. Central Ave., #160, Phoenix, AZ 85012, or online: https://tinyurl.com/toolealzheimers.

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Published by The Abington Journal from Jun. 21 to Jun. 23, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for James Toole

16 Entries

June 29, 2019

Dear Mrs. Toole and family,
I am so saddened to hear this news. Mr. Toole was such a great person and raised such a great family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Beth (Gibson) Gerovac

June 29, 2019

We were so sorry to hear such sad news.
Our children were friends growing up & had many good times. Your family was special.
Deepest sympathy to Molly and children.
Sincerely Janice and Charles Gibson

June 27, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Toole family. His generous spirit will carry on.

Kim (Volk) Birmingham

June 26, 2019

Mrs. Toole and Family,
I cannot tell you how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Mr. Toole was always such a sweet and thoughtful man. He and you, Mrs. Toole, raised an incredible family and the Samalayuca Community will always remember him fondly
The Volk Family sends their love and
prayers to all of you.
Kim

June 26, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

HOWARD KASHMAN

June 25, 2019

So very sorry to hear that my old friend has passed away. Jim was a gentleman in the best and broadest possible definition. He was blessed with a wife, children and grandchildren who loved and honored him. May God rest his soul.

June 24, 2019

Jim was an extremely generous and kind gentle man. May he Rest In Peace, and may God bless Molly and family with comfort and strength in the days and months ahead. With love and prayers, Jocelyn Cltter

Pat Rhea

June 24, 2019

A more kind man I've never met. The world was a much better place with Jim in it, for sure. My sincerest sympathies to the entire Toole family.

Trish Michela

June 23, 2019

Thinking of you all. Wishing you Peace.

Marcia Iselin

June 23, 2019

Dear Toole Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I know he was an amazing man and will be missed by so many. I have such fond memories of him and all of you growing up.
My sincerest sympathies and prayers to you all,
Marcia (Michela) Iselin

June 23, 2019

The Regis Jesuit High School community holds the Toole family in our prayers and hearts.

Candace & Dawson Carriere

June 22, 2019

Molly and family,
Jim was such a kind, caring man and we know you have wonderful memories of a life well lived. God bless your beautiful family.
Our deepest sympathy,
Candy & Dawson

Salpointe Catholic High School

June 22, 2019

The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Toole Family. You are in our prayers.

June 22, 2019

Semper Fi Marine. Thanks for your service.

Mary and Dick McGarey

June 21, 2019

Dear Molly,
We rejoice that Jim has now gone home to God. Our hearts are sad for you and your family. We were so blessed to have had you next door while our kids were growing up. God love you and bless all of you.

Michael Mulvey

June 21, 2019

Molly and family our deepest sympathy go out to you and your children Jim was always so nice to talk to when we would see him at notre dame .i will keep him in my daily prayers.

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