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Reverend James TOAL

James TOAL Obituary

TOAL, Reverend Fr. James Deceased on June 28, 2011 in the loving care of the sisters and staff at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Burbank. Born on September 17, 1932 in Scotshouse, County Monaghan, Ireland. Ordained May 1, 1958 at St. John's Seminary, Camarillo, CA. Associate successively at St. Ambrose, West Hollywood, San Juan Capistrano, St. Joseph, Pomona and St. Timothy's, Los Angeles. Following over thirty years as Chaplain and then Director of Pastoral Care at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Burbank ministered in the parish of St. Charles Borromeo, North Hollywood. Survived by his brothers Malachy of Montreal, Canada, Bernard of Smithboro, County Monaghan and Charles of Dublin. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic church. Interment to follow at San Fernando Mission Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation would be appreciated. Angeleno Mortuary, Van Nuys, Directors

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jul. 1 to Jul. 3, 2011.

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yvonne lacoste

April 22, 2015

Fr. Taol baptized my children, he had a wonderful wit. I will always remember him; he was so kind to everybody.

Maura Connolly

November 4, 2014

You baptized me. You married us. You buried your good friend Gene thirty years ago next month. You baptized our three children. You buried our Tony. You have always been a part of our lives, and we loved you dearly. I'm sorry we didn't get to say goodbye. We'll miss you! Slainte! Moe xo

Stanley Don Ragsdale

July 10, 2011

Fr Toal,
I always looked forward to the Masses that you celebrated at St Charles. It was an honor to be present at your 50th aniversery Mass that I clearly remember.
I want thank you again as I did in person for all that you did in our Lord's service.
I have and will continue to pray for you and I ask that you pray for all of us that you have touched.
May God Bless you always, Fr Toal.

July 5, 2011

God bless Fr Jim Toal. You were such a dear friend to me and my family for many years. P.J. Joyce and Family

Ute Toal

July 3, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Fr. Toal especially Malachy, Bernard and family and Charlie and family. Your brother was a fine priest and we had several occasions when he said Mass for special occasions within the family. Special memories are when we came to Californa to visit Disneyland in 1979. He invited us to his home and also took the children one day. They liked the music he played on the radio. He knew someone at Universal Studios and we went to see a show there. He was most kind to us.
He had a great interest in photography and took very nice pictures.
We will miss you here on earth but we know you are in heaven and eternity is forever. R.I.P. Dear Fr. Jimmy
Much love from your cousin... Dan and Ute Toal & family
(Teresa, Desi, Robert, Julianne and families.) Edmonton alberta Canada

Carolyn W

July 2, 2011

I knew you from our Fitness Class. Your kind nature, bright smile and clever wit shall always remain. You were a bright spot in the day. It was an honor to have known you. We shall all miss you.

Sister Lucy Villanova

July 2, 2011

My memories of Father Toal are many
and fond ones. He was kindness to all
whom he served and he served graciously
and without cost to himself. Those who
knew him loved him and he will be missed. God be kind to your soul,
Father Jim.

Lucille Dean

July 2, 2011

Thank you and Bless you, Father Toal, You have been a wonderful priest, a great friend to us Sisters of Providence and constant promoter of the Mission of Providence. You will be missed!
Sr. Lucille Dean, SP

Mary Hawkins, SP

July 2, 2011

Rev. James TOAL was a priest that lived what it means to be a priest: one who is in touch with the persons he served, one who was a prayerful priest and one who would come to minister upon request, even if it was in the middle of the night. He was a gentle man of conviction and faith. God Bless you, Father, and rest now in peace.
Sisteer Mary Hawkins, SP

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