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Miguel J. Toruno

1970 - 2018

Miguel J. Toruno obituary, 1970-2018, Benicia, CA

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Miguel Toruno Obituary

Miguel J. Toruno Aug. 14, 1970~ Feb. 24, 2018 Resident of Benicia, CA Miguel J. Toruno, 47, passed away suddenly at his home. He was born in Oakland, lived in Washington, DC for many years and finally moved to Benicia three years ago. Miguel attended St. Joseph's School in Pinole as a child, and graduated from Pinole Valley High School, UC Berkeley and earned his law degree from St. John's University in New York. Miguel has worked the past 20 years as a lawyer, many of those years in Washington, DC for the House Ethics Committee. He was an author and playwright. He authored the play "Katie" which ran in New York and San Francisco for a brief time. Miguel also authored the website www.dresscoderules.com. He loved to travel, spoke three languages and was an art enthusiast. Migeul is survived by his mother Marcia Toruno, father Javier Toruno; brother Luis Rodolfo Toruno and his sisters Patricia Toruno Eske & Gabriela Anne Toruno. Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 8th followed by Vigil services at 7:00 p.m. at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 9091 West Second Street, Benicia. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 9th at St. Dominic's Church, 475 East I Street, Benicia. Reception will follow. Burial will be private. Please visit the online tribute at ww.passalacquafuneralchapel.com Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 707-745-3130

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Published by East Bay Times on Mar. 4, 2018.

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cliff stoddard

February 25, 2021

I don't think it was a coincidence that I received this email asking to remember Miguel. IO was just thinking and talking about him a few days ago. Although I only knew and worked with Miguel a couple of years at the House of Representatives, he had a big impact on me. He was very calm and determined. He was a person I could trust. We both went through the same stress together and supported each other. A true friend. He loved his family and spoke of them often. After we both left the House, I was in contact, looking for opportunities that would allow us to work together again. His passing was a total shock, but was also a huge loss as we need more Miguel's around us.

Washington, DC in 2013.

Mike Glaze

March 9, 2018

My deepest and most sincere condolences to Miguel's family. Miguel and I were classmates at St. Joseph for 7 years. He was the only member of our class that I met up with personally since 1984. The news of his passing has really affected me. I remember him as a really fun and nice kid in school, who became an outstanding man. RIP Miguel.

Ana Jancie García

March 8, 2018

Era una persona muyyyy buena...tranquilo, amoroso, acá en Nicoya, Costa Rica lo queriamos mucho y no lo olvidaremos mi familia y yo...mis condolencias y mi corazon con ustedes. Alla nos veremos Migue....Dios tiene un ángel más....por siempre❤❤❤❤❤

Thomas S. Lee

March 8, 2018

I knew Miguel from his time in Washington, DC since we were neighbors together downtown.

And I had the pleasure of working with him on a business project. I was so impressed by his thoroughness, professionalism, sense of humor and graciousness.

I am still in shock and deeply saddened by his sudden departure. He was a truly wonderful person and I am grateful that I had the chance to know him.

Ron To

March 7, 2018

I was very fortunate to have had Miguel as a classmate for three years in St. Joseph elementary school. He was fun to be with and a inspirational leader and speaker to many of us.

Cliff Stoddard

March 6, 2018

I had the pleasure and honor of working with Miguel at the House Ethics Committee. I was very shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. He spoke often of his family and California, where I was also from, and loved you all very much. God Bless you all.

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

March 4, 2018

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Visitation

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

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

901 W Second Street, Benicia, CA 94510

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8

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

901 W Second Street, Benicia, CA 94510

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9

Mass of Christian Burial

1:30 p.m.

St. Dominic's Church

475 East I Street, Benicia, CA 94510

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