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Melvin Tobey Obituary
of Port Crane
Melvin E. Tobey Jr. of Port Crane, 64, went to be in the arms of the Lord on Saturday August 7, 2010 from the Wilson Memorial Hospital. Tobey was pre-deceased by his parents Melvin E. & Thelma Tobey Sr. Survivors include his wife; Bonnie Tobey, sons, Ronald & Kelly Warwick, Randy Warwick, Matthew & Lindsey Webb, daughter, Tammy & Chuck Woody, grandchildren, Keira & Kaida Warwick, Estella & Hudson Webb, Joshua, Monica & Serena Woody. Tobey was a Veteran of the U.S.M.C. during Viet Nam and was the Honorary Commander of the Joseph P. Mangan American Legion Post #1194. He was at onetime a very active mechanic in the area also a former emploee of Singer Link and Binghamton Simulator. Tobey was very good with his hands as a craftsman and loved remote control planes, helicopters and boats as well as an avid bowler. He was aslo a member of the Binghamton Shad Club.
Military Honors will begin the Memorial Service and Celebration of Tobey's life this Sunday August 15, 2010 at 2:30 PM at the Joseph P. Mangan American Legion Post #1194 in Hillcrest. Tobey's family would like to thank Billy & Faye Johnson for all their love and support over the years. Those wishing kindly consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society 57 Front St. Binghamton, NY 13905 or the American Legion Post 1194 363 West Service Hghwy Binghamton, NY 13901. Tobey is "ON THE ROAD AGAIN".
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Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Tobey
Bonnie Tobey
August 28, 2010
It's been 4 weeks and I miss my friend
August 17, 2010
Bonnie and family we are so sorry for your loss, we will keep you all in are thoughts and prayers. (Becky and the rest of the Cornaby's gang)
August 15, 2010
Bonnie, Ron, Randy, Matt & family
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Char Truxal
August 13, 2010
Bonnie and family, Sorry to hear about your loss and there really aren't any words to help at a time like this. Good friends and family support now. God Bless. mary hammond
August 13, 2010
Bonnie & Family
Our thoughts are with you. We had the priviledge of knowing Tobey and enjoying some great times with him like the bowling trips, Shad Club clam bakes and eucre games. He was always a positive spirit to be around.
Jean & Charlie Koss
Largo, FL
August 13, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Tobey's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy and Jeff Sinclair
Kathy Bickham
August 12, 2010
Aunt Bonnie we are so sorry for your loss, we are thinking of you and love you very much. Love, George, Kathy, Charlie, and Miranda
August 12, 2010
i met butch right after moving 2 port crane,at age 6 finding out later we were distant cousins. knew him 4 53 yrs, bowled with him, hung out some always knew him to b loyal friend & all around good man. condolences & prayers to his family scott jamieson binghamton ny
August 12, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
Take care.
Georgia Baker
August 12, 2010
May he rest in Peace. My sincere sympathy goes out to Bonnie and all of Tobey's family.
Bonnie Fuller
August 12, 2010
Bonnie and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Butch was a good friend and will be missed very much. If you need to get out, just give me a call.
Luv Ya
Thomas Robins
August 12, 2010
Bonnie and Family
So sorry to hear of Tobeys passing, he will be missed. He hung in there for a long time.Our deepest sympathy. He is in a better place and at peace.
love Tom & Audrey
Madeline Tully
August 12, 2010
Chuck Woody and the family; Sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to all.
Billy & Faye Johnson
August 11, 2010
Bonnie and Family,
We have been friends for years and had many good times. If we can do anything for you, we're only a phone call away.
Our deepest sympaty.
He will be missed.
Love,
Daniel Babcock
August 11, 2010
May you find peace now as I know you were looking for it for a long time, your cousin
Bonnie Jerauld
August 10, 2010
Bonnie and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Tobey.He's benn a friend since Al and i were first married. I'm going to miss him so much.My love and prayers go out to you all
Mary (Johnson) Matthews
August 10, 2010
I remember Tobey from PC and a friend of our family growing up.It had been several yrs since we last saw one another but he always had a smile.
May he be at peace now, leaving many wonderful stories to share amongst friend and I'm sure they'll bring a laugh or two .
My sincere condolences in his passing.
August 9, 2010
Tobey will be greatly missed... so sorry for u loss. Tami and Bobby Howell
August 9, 2010
As we all grow older and our health starts to fail; we can still lean on our memories of the past. Remembering Butch and all the crazy things we did growing up in Port Crane. God bless you Bonnie. My sincere condolences,
Roberta
Jack
August 9, 2010
Went to school with Mel. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
bob lowe
August 9, 2010
i'm going to miss him very much
bob&mary lowe
August 9, 2010
our deepest condolencesof passing of tobey i'm going to miss him very very much.
bob&mary lowe
August 9, 2010
to bonnie and family my and mary our deepest sympathy i'm going to miss him he will be in our hearts.
August 9, 2010
Bonnie and Family, Our deepest condolences to you all. Mike and Debbie Hill
Friends from Davys'
August 9, 2010
Our sincere condolences in the passing of Tobey.
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