1931
2019
Robert J. Toner
Robert J. Toner, 88, died peacefully March 23, 2019 at his home with his wife at his side in Castleton, VT.
He was born in Stamford, CT January 23, 1931 the son of Thomas J. and Lillian (Turner) Toner.
Robert graduated from Stamford High School in 1949. In that same year he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, completing basic training at Paris Island, SC and advanced infantry training at Camp Lejune, NC.
While serving in Korea he was promoted to SSGT and was awarded three battle stars.
Mr. Toner was a Police Officer and Detective with Stamford, CT Police Department from 1955 until his retirement in 1996.
He was a member of Rutland American Legion Post 31, Rutland VFW and the Marine Corps League.
Surviving are his wife, Theresa (Brislin) Toner of Castleton, VT, his stepson Michael Kennedy and wife, Jessica of Milton, VT; a daughter, Patricia Dempsey and husband, Steve of Bridgewater, CT; a brother, Frank Toner of Guilford, CT; two grandsons, Matthew Freitag and Douglas Freitag; two great-grandchildren, Canaan and Jackson Freitag,
He was predeceased by a son, Robert Toner Jr. in 1996; a brother and a sister.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland, VT.
Burial will be at a later date with military honors in Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Dodge House, 95 Crescent St., Rutland, VT 05701
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Clifford Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Rutland.
Dear Tess - remembering your dearest love Bob today as I know it is the saddest day you've ever experienced. My prayers for you my dear friend. Love, Betty Rella
Betty Genovese
Friend
March 23, 2022
A great Officer, Boss, Man and more importantly a Great Friend.
Phil & Penny
Philip Mazzucco
Coworker
March 22, 2020
Bob was a good police officer. It was a privilege to have known him. My condolences to the Toner family.
Glenn & Peggy Coppola
April 1, 2019
My condolences to the toner family may he rest in peace.
Yes indeed Bob was a good man both, in uniform and out.
he treated people like a human being no matter who or what the situation was.
Now he will reunite with his old partner mr. Longo.
Rest in peace the both of you.
March 31, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob always seemed to me to be the quintessential old time detective. I always enjoyed my dealings with Bob and I learned from his experience and demeanor. My condolences to your family and Bob will be in my prayers.
Rich Priolo
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Matt Freitag
March 30, 2019
Dear Tess and family, I'm thinking of you during this difficult time. Bobby was the best man in our wedding and my husband's childhood best friend. I have so many memories of our lifetime of friendship.
Beverly Mulkerin
March 29, 2019
Dear Toner Family,
I was privileged to have known and worked with Bob. You could always count on a nice conversation with Bob any time you approached him. He was a great Police Officer and an even better person. A proud Police Officer a proud Marine and I am proud to have shared many years of police work and friendship with him. I am very sorry for your loss and may he rest in peace.
Chuck Walkley (retired Sgt. Stamford Police Dept.)
March 28, 2019
Chuck Walkley
March 28, 2019
Sad to hear of Bob's passing. I worked with him at SPD for 30 years. He was a cops cop, gentleman and good friend. Praying for him and for you as you mourn your loss. may he rest in peace.
Steve DeVito SPD (retired)
March 28, 2019
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family of Robert J. Toner during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalm 116:15
J B
March 28, 2019
Stand Down , Marine. Your mission is completed. Code 7 , Sgt Toner. RIP
Joseph CaraszI (SPD- Ret)
March 28, 2019
RIP Bob it was a honor to have worked with you at the Stamford Police Department. My condolences to your family.
John Farrell P.O. S.P.D. Ret.
John Farrell
March 28, 2019
Dear Tess and the Toner Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I worked with Sgt. Toner and can say that he was a superior Officer and a great man. I only worked with him for a short time but he taught me so much during that time. May HE Rest in Peace.
Philip & Penny Mazzucco
Philip Mazzucco
March 28, 2019
"Master" Sgt. Toner, as he was often called, was every inch a cop, and every inch a Marine. When we retired in 1996, he still called me "rook". He was one of a kind. Professional, tough, old school and one of the nicest men I've ever known. Rest in peace my friend.
Harold Westerfield (Ret. Sgt., SPD)
March 28, 2019
R.I.P. Bob, a good Police Officer, cared for his men and served his Country and City with High Honor. He will be missed may God Bless him and his family.
Joe and Flora Ligi (Capt. SPD Ret.)
Joseph Ligi
March 28, 2019
Dear Tess,
I will miss sitting around the Table with Toner and listening to the same stories from him and Fuzzy time after time. He was a Gentlemen. I always admired the way he carried himself Spit and polished.
Your are in our thoughts and prayers
PS looking forward to you coming for a few beers around the table.
John Maloney
March 28, 2019
To the Toner family:
I knew Mr. Toner from our neighborhood in the Cove-Bungalow Park and Hearthstone Court. I then had the privilege of working with-and learning from- Sgt.Toner on the SPD. He was a good cop,a true gentleman and a proud Marine.
My condolences to the entire family.
Rest In Peace Sarge.
Michael Mann SPD (ret)
March 28, 2019
Working with Bob was special. If he thought that he could show you something new he always took the time. He was one of the finest men I have ever known.
Anthony Gambaro
March 28, 2019
Thank you for your service to our country.
A grateful American
March 28, 2019
Michael Kennedy
March 28, 2019
Dear Toner Family,
My late husband Sgt. Joe Pucci first worked under Sgt. Bob Toner and was awestruck by him. Bob's personna, spit and polish demeaner and overall likeability made him who he was, a cop's cop. For a while we lived on Tupper Drive and had an occasion to see Sgt. Bob from time to time. I'm sure he is still keeping the guys in blue on their toes. May the great memories within your hearts keep you forever. May he rest in peace.
Judy Pucci
March 28, 2019
To Bob's family....I worked with Bob at the SPD for many years he was a good Police Officer and more importantly a better man...my condolences to his family...may he RIP !
Tom Grabowski
March 27, 2019
Dear family of Sgt Toner, I was so sorry to hear that Bob had passed. I have many fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at such a sorrowful time. I pray that God will ease your sorrow very soon. May he be resting in peace.
Michele Murtagh SPD-Ret
Michele Murtagh
March 27, 2019
My Dear Tess, Patti and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful, wonderful man. I have greatly missed our many winter reunions in Myrtle Beach, talking about old times in Stamford with Bob while you, Tess, baked such amazing muffins, cakes, pancakes, etc., etc.
Of course, I also remember your beautiful Vermont home with spectacular views that I've not been able to see in person. Thank you for sharing those awesome pictures with me.
I do wish I was able to attend Bob's service but since I can't be there, know that I'm with you heart and soul.
Rest in Peace Bob - Semper Fi!
Love, Betty & Bill
Betty Genovese
March 27, 2019
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