WILLIAM M. TOCZEK

TOCZEK
WILLIAM M.
Our Polish King, William M. Toczek, died gracefully on September 2, 2016, in Vermilion, Ohio, at the age of 75. He had listened to some "Oldies", had stuffed animals picked personally by his three Polish Princesses, and had his wife of 54 years, Sylvia Rose Toczek, by his side. William was preceded in death by his father, Bruno (1980). William loved his hometown in West Mifflin, PA, and was a dedicated Steelers and Pirates fan. He was a self-made man who owned his own hair salon and enjoyed serving his many customers in the community over 40 years. He was dedicated in teaching his three sons everything about growing from boys to men, from how to be a gentleman to how to fight, his joy of hunting, fishing, and playing baseball, the priorities of education in school and college, and his ever love of "Oldies" songs from the 50s and 60s, always with a story attached. He was a dedicated Husband who sacrificed greatly in his commitment to care for his Wife until his last day with us. He enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life from raising fish and parrots, riding his Harley, and his very favorite, visiting flea markets. William was full with heart and soul for family, friends and caregivers that will be deeply missed. He lived a life that he was truly happy with and he loved well. Over his last few years with us, while fighting through much pain, he displayed only love, always reserving a "wink" for his girls when we visited weekly to share milkshakes, and asking everyone else around how they were doing. We are so grateful for the time we have been able to spend with him and deeply saddened by his loss, but also relieved for him to go be with his father and his brother-in-law who was one of his best friends, and maybe also to look for Roy Orbison. Left to carry on William's spirit are his mother, Anna Toczek; sisters, Barbara Wharton and Becky Thomas; his three sons, William Toczek, Wayne Toczek and Chris Toczek; and four grandchildren, (Kyle, Kristina Rose, Ava and Waylyn). William was cremated in Ohio and his family will have a small graveside burial on Friday, September 9, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in St. Nicholas Cemetery in West Mifflin, PA.