Photo courtesy of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Dearborn
May 18, 1947 - Sep 8, 2025
My condolences to the family.
Tiffany Martin-Patterson
September 11, 2025 | Belleville, MI | Friend
Pastel Peace Basket
Michael St. John
September 11, 2025
RIP my good friend and classmate - Say hello to Skip for me and like Bob Hope use to say - Thanks for the Memories...................
Michael (Hasselschwert) St. John
September 11, 2025 | Milford, MI | Friend
Joe Toth
September 11, 2025 | Charlotte, NC | Family
Dana and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like an amazing dad and grandpa! May your cherished memories help you in this very difficult time..
Renee DeKemper
September 11, 2025 | Charlotte, NC | Coworker
TRULY a Great person and friend of 53+ years. May God Bless & watch over you and Family. - ❤ Gary
Gary Hanlin
September 11, 2025 | Lake Ann, MI | Friend
Like many I could tell you a million stories about Phil, but the common thread we all have is he’s a great guy and a loyal friend who will be sorely missed ..R.I.P my friend .
Mike Carpenter
September 10, 2025 | Trenton, MI | Friend
Phillip Augustine Toth died in his home in West Bloomfield on September 8, 2025, at the age of 78.
Phil was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 18, 1947, to David and Carol Toth. He spent most of his childhood in Dearborn, Michigan, attending Sacred Heart Catholic School. As a young man, he attended the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and later the University of Michigan.
The middle child in a family of five, Phil was the bridge between his older siblings Judy Pfeifer (deceased) and David (deceased), and his younger sisters Janice Chernin and Joyce Toth (Joe Saenz).
He is survived by his two sons Phillip (Tania) and Josef Toth (Janine), daughter Dana Shope (Randy), and was preceded in death by his son Derek Maki. He leaves behind seven beloved grandchildren—Haydn, Olivia, Luke, Logan, Andrew, Caroline, and Samantha—who were a constant source of pride and joy. He will be deeply missed by his long-time partner Toni Toth, his nieces and nephews, and countless friends, colleagues, and associates.
Phil was an entrepreneur at heart, pursuing numerous ventures over the course of his life with creativity, drive, and resilience. Beyond his professional pursuits, he cherished traveling the world, spending time on the water boating, and was an avid reader who never stopped learning. His adventurous spirit and love for new experiences enriched not only his own life but also the lives of those around him.
Visitation will be Friday, September 19th from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services located at 22546 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48124,
A celebratory Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 20th, 2025, Instate 10:30 A.M., Mass at 11:00 A.M., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 22430 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48124.
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