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Ermanno Tolot Obituary
July 11, 1935 - February 8, 2013
Ermanno Pietro Tolot, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2013, at his home in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 77. Born in Vittorio Veneto, Italy on July 11, 1935, he immigrated to Los Angeles, California in 1973, and was a true example of the "American Dream." First, creating a successful television repair shop in Manhattan Beach and then, partnering with his wife, Sonia, to create, Girasole, a popular Italian restaurant in Hancock Park. In his spare time he spent countless hours building historic scratch model ships, which can be found in private collections and museums around the world. As a young man he was a mountaineer in the Italian Military and later became a proud Boy Scout father, actively participating in helping his son reach the rank of Eagle Scout. Ermanno is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nives Sonia Tolot, his daughters; Paola Tolot-Scott and husband Don Scott, Antonella Renyer and husband Paul Renyer, his son Elio Tolot and wife Barrow Davis-Tolot, his grandchildren; Daniele Capparelli, David Capparelli, Nico Renyer, Claudio Renyer, Luca Tolot, Alessandro Tolot and Sebastiano Tolot, his brothers; Milo Tolot and wife Rosalda Tolot, Alberto Tolot and wife Francesca Tolot, his cousins; Peter Boccato and wife Virginia Boccato, John Boccato and wife Gina Boccato, and countless other family members and friends that will miss him dearly.
A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held on March 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., at Christ The King Church, 616 N. Rossmore Ave, Los Angeles, 90004. Reception will follow at Girasole, 225 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, 90004. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.StJude.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ermanno Tolot
Doreen Dorion
February 27, 2024
In 1996 on or about - Introduced by photographer Cliff Watts during dinner at Girasole I asked to work for free in the kitchen since food and cooking was my passion. Ermanno and Sonya were lovely and said yes. I learned a lot in the kitchen and about dedication not to mention great food and recipes. I remember trout with beans and potatoes and grilled rabbit making and making soup with Sonya on Saturdays. Ermanno was warm and kind and giving. I left LA in 2001 but never forgot about his kindness and that smile and laugh. He entered my mind today for some reason 2/27/24 and I searched the internet. Sad to hear if his passing but as I hear god takes angels early. Wonderful human being
Antonella Tolot
February 11, 2024
Dad, you are always in my memories. 11 years have past and now mom has passed six months ago. I know she is with you.
Antonella Tolot
February 14, 2021
Thinking of you today and everyday. I miss you so much!
Antonella Tolot
February 12, 2020
Its been seven years since you left us in this world. I think of you everyday, missing you , wishing I could tell you what an impact you had on my life. My comfort is your art. It shines in our house. How proud I am to display it, looking at all the detail and passion you put into it. Wishing ,when I was younger that , that I payed more attention when you worked your golden hands. I can still hear your laughter, your wit, your love. No one understood quite like I did, because we shared something special, honesty, sensitivity, and passion to share our art. I have started sculpturing wood, on my own, and I realized that you passed on to me your gift. Thank dad, Im ok, I arrived home safely.
Antonella Tolot
March 23, 2019
Dad, i still miss and think of you every day. You were, are and forever will be with me in my heart and memory.
Before your last breath i asked you to promise me you will be the first i will see when i too will leave this life.
You never broke a promise to me. I look forward to the day we will forever be together.
February 27, 2013
Sending my deepest condolences to the Tolot family. I have such fond memories of him and had the privilege of growing up right next door to the family. Thank you Ermanno and your family for being a family to me and my mother when we lived in L.A. I remember most of all how he made everyone laugh, his jokes, and his kindness. He will be very missed.
Ilaria Cutolo
Grace McKeown
February 27, 2013
i only knoew you briefly but the impact you made on me changed my life completely and for the better, Grace
Nothing like a cosmic point of view!
Mayra McCullough
February 25, 2013
I know Ermanno because I know and love his beautiful daughter, Antonella, whose love, creativity, passion, and light didn't fall far from the tree!! Thank you Ermanno for bringing her to my life and for all you have been and will continue to be to her. May your rejoicing wherever you are ignite our beings every day of our lives!!!
February 22, 2013
Per cento anni... Zio Ermano, your legacy of love and laughter lives.
With love to Zia Sonia and Family,
Rose, Stephen, Willem and Elena
February 21, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Just keep the fond memories in your heart.
Dianne and Lemmie Dickerson
February 21, 2013
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Bernard & Shirley Renyer
February 21, 2013
We had many wonderful and memorable times with the Tolot family. Ermanno was a generous, talented, loving man, and he will be truly missed.
Tony Imbert
February 20, 2013
Always like a father to me. You'll be missed.
Antonella Tolot
February 19, 2013
Dad, you will forever be the light of my heart.
February 19, 2013
Dad, you will forever be the light shining in my heart!
Christina Felix
February 19, 2013
My deepest condolences to you Elio, Barrow, and the boys. Thank you for sharing old photos of him with me, he truly lived an amazing life and left behind amazing and talented family. Sending lots of love your way!
Allen Cooke
February 19, 2013
You will be greatly missed ... you have a great and loving family !
February 18, 2013
Noi Che abbiamo avuto il previlegio di essere amici Di Ermanno , siamo uniti al Vostro dolore, Laura, Ilaria,Antonietta
Cristiano Tolot
February 17, 2013
Zio Ermanno... Thank you for all the fond memories of my youth, you will be greatly missed. You can now rest in pece and live on in everyones hearts.
Love,
Cristiano
Amy McCoy
February 17, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss - thinking of you and keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Nancy Ostertag
February 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Tolots today. An amazing family, led by an amazing Patriarch.
Barrow Davis-Tolot
February 17, 2013
We will miss you Nonno! We love you! - your grandboys
Vanessa Ruane
February 17, 2013
My condolences for the Tolot family.
February 17, 2013
We had the privilege of getting to know Ermanno when we were invited to his home in italy to celebrate the engagement of Elio and our daughter, Barrow. He and Sonia welcomed us and made us part of the family. Since then we have become very close to both he and Sonia. We have spent many hours enjoying Ermanno's wit and stories of Italy. He was loved and we will miss him very much.
Massimo
February 17, 2013
Le mie più sincere condoliance a tutti voi...
Jeri Baker
February 17, 2013
All my love and deepest sympathies
A wonderful man. So blessed to know him
Debbie Mahdessian
February 17, 2013
Everytime I saw your father he had a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye and something kind to say. He was a wonderful man who clearly loved his family and took great joy in being around them. I will always remember his lovely voice. My love to you all at this very sad time.
Ana Martins
February 17, 2013
My condolences.
February 17, 2013
He must have been amazing because he raised an incredible son. My condolences to your entire family. Much love, Richard Long
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