Joseph "Joe" Toni

Joseph "Joe" Toni, 56, of the Town of Niagara, NY, entered into rest on Monday, November 3, 2008 at his residence, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on May 5, 1952 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James and Violet (Murphy) Toni, Sr. On April 24, 1971, he married the former Pamela "Pam" Brandon.Mr. Toni was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, and attended local schools. In 1970, Joe graduated from Niagara Falls High School and later attended Niagara County Community College. He served in the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam War, from December 17, 1973, until his honorable discharge on September 2, 1977. While serving, Mr. Toni was awarded the Purple Heart. For over thirty years, Joe worked for SGL Carbon and currently for Ontario Specialties Contracting Group. Mr. Toni was a member of St. Leo’s Church in the Town of Niagara, the American Legion LaSalle Post #1142, where he served as Past-Commander and Niagara Active Hose Volunteer Fire Company in the Town of Niagara, NY. For over twenty-five years, Joe coached for Mid-Town Little League Baseball and Cataract Little Loop Football. Mr. Toni bowled on the Niagara Falls Police League. He enjoyed playing cards and in his younger years, softball.In addition to his beloved wife of thirty-seven years, Mr. Toni is survived by three children, Pamela G. Toni of Texas, Antoinette Toni of Niagara Falls, NY and Jody (Michael) Kodeski of Niagara Falls, NY; six grandchildren, Cory Utnehmer, Brandi Jeffords, Johnathan Nicoleson, Jeremy Toni, Larry Toni and Samuel Fritz. Joe is also survived by two brothers, Larry (Cathy) Toni and James P. (Kathy) Toni, Jr., of Niagara Falls, NY; three sisters, Patty (Robert) Hosie of the Town of Niagara, NY, Candice (George) Foley of Georgia and Peggy Ann Toni of South Dayton, NY; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by one grandson, Joseph J. Toni, III; and one sister, Diane (Emerson of the Town of Niagara, NY) Healy, Sr.Friends may call on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, LASALLE PARK CHAPEL, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY (297-9007), where funeral services will begin on Friday, November 7th at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Vincent de Paul Parish at St. Leo’s Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. James Fugle officiating. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. The American Legion LaSalle Post #1142 will conduct a prayer service, at the funeral home, on Thursday at 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.Please visit www.ottoredanz.com and www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette to sign guest register.