John R. Tolster

TOLSTER John R. Tolster of Bradenton, Fla., died Tuesday, April 12, 2005. John was born February 15, 1928, in Fairfield, a son of the late Patrick J. and Nellie Baum Tolster. He was a resident of Sandy Hook, section on Newtown, before moving to Bradenton in 1998. John was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Before retiring, John was a well known stone mason and bricklayer in the building industry. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sally Egan Tolster of Bradenton; his children, Robert of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, Terrence (Cindy) of New Bern, N.C., James of Danbury, John of Southbury, Ellen Anderson (Jay) of Sarasota, Fla., Patrick (Robin) of Watertown; his grandchildren, Kelly, Meghan, Ryan, Taylor, Sean, and Kadie; his sister, Marjorie Kost ( Kenneth) of Bridgeport; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, James; and two sisters, Anne (Peggy) Trojanowski and Evelyn Mester. A Memorial Mass to be held at a later date will be announced. Contributions for Danny2s workshop may be made to Work Opportunity Center, P.O. Box 481, Agawam, Mass., 01001 or Hospice of SW Florida.