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Joseph Toole Obituary
He was born March 28, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre, son of the late Helen Conlon Toole and Joseph A. Toole.
He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School. He attended King's College and was an Air Force veteran, serving in Germany. He was employed in Wilkes-Barre and Baltimore, Md., for several years as a sign designer for commercial properties.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Alice.
He is survived by a sister, Eileen, a Sister of Mercy, Exeter; and several cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Mercy Center, Dallas. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Wednesday, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Arrangements are by E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, P.O. Box 369, Dallas, PA 18612.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.eblakecollins.com.
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Pat Toole
November 10, 2008
So sorry for your loss.
Greg Decker
November 10, 2008
Joe was a wonderful individual. He probably was my first mentor. We had many faith centered discussions while having a cup of coffee at Helen's.
He helped me in my French studies tremendously. We'd have long conversations about the topics of the day in French and he wouldn't let me slip back into English.
Too bad we couldn't have kept in touch as our lives diverged.
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