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John Shea "Jack" Toth

1946 - 2024

John Shea "Jack" Toth obituary, 1946-2024, Stratford, CT

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1946

DIED

2024

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John Toth Obituary

John "Jack" Shea Toth
John "Jack" Shea Toth, age 77, of Port Charlotte, FL, previously Stratford, CT and Wells, VT passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024 surrounded by his family due to congestive heart failure. He was the beloved husband of Carol Long Toth for 55 years.
Jack was born in Bridgeport, CT on October 8, 1946. As a patriotic American he volunteered in the Army with his lifelong friend, Charlie Buzzell in 1964. Upon returning from Germany, he went back to his East Side of Bridgeport roots and built a successful business, New England Food Service, which led to his legacy as "Jack the Coffeeman".
Jack married Carol in 1968 and they had 4 children. He is predeceased by his son Thomas and survived by his daughters Jennifer (Darien), Sandra (Sean) and son John (Daphne). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Gussie, Rheaona, Allison, Branden, Taylor, Marissa, Avery, Victoria, Shea, John "Jack" and Darin. He also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews. He is also predeceased by both his parents, his twin brother Joe, sisters Joan and Arlene.
Friends may greet the family on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main St., Stratford, CT 06615. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Parish, 505 Shelton Ave., Shelton, CT 06484, followed by interment with full military honors at Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's honor may be made to St Jude Children's Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project. To leave condolences or share a memory, please visit www.dennisanddarcy.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Connecticut Post on May 13, 2024.

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May

16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dennis & D'Arcy Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Homes - Stratford

2611 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615

May

17

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Lawrence Parish

505 Shelton Ave., Shelton, CT

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Dennis & D'Arcy Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Homes - Stratford

2611 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615

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