James Edward Toole

The Class of 1969 wishes to send our sympathy to Terry and family on the loss of a wonderful man.... many of us had him throughout our years at PYA and he was truly a respected and loving teacher and enjoyed the many Class Reunions he attended. He was truly missed at our 55th held in July of this year; but will always be remembered as our Senior Class Advisor. . Our utmost sympathy goes out to you, Terry, and your family....In remembrance THE CLASS OF '69!!

great teacher. great coach. Outstanding person in all ways.

J E T Fine man!

Dear Terry, I just thought about Jim and you yesterday and said "I should just try to contact them." Sadly, I was a week too late. My heart goes out to you and your family. Mark & I met Kelly about 20 years ago when we were in Miami for a conference and Jim insisted I meet her because he said I reminded him of her. It was always hard to put Jim off once he had an idea in his mind. I'm sure you know that but had your ways of steering him toward what you wanted to have happen. The secret...

Mr. Toole was my favorite teacher. He was also my basketball coach for my freshman and sophomore years a PYA. I considered him to be more than a teacher and coach. He truly was someone I called a friend. I had the pleasure of attending King's College, where he introduced me to the debate coach and also his Mother who still lived in Wilkes-Barre. I often had dinner with his Mother while I was still in Wilkes-Barre. Through the years our lives went in different directions, but I never forgot...

Mr. Toole was my favorite teacher. He was also my basketball coach for my freshman and sophomore years a PYA. I considered him to be more than a teacher and coach. He truly was someone I called a friend. I had the pleasure of attending King's College, where he introduced me to the debate coach and also his Mother who still lived in Wilkes-Barre. I often had dinner with his Mother while I was still in Wilkes-Barre. Through the years our lives went in different directions, but I never...

My condolences to the family. I had Mr. Toole as an English teacher at Cicero High School in the late 70s. His pet peeve was "a lot" written as one word. I never forgot it. I then had the opportunity to see him again 20+ years later at a BOCES conference after I had become an English teacher. It was nice to be able to talk to him as a colleague and previous student.