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George Toohey Obituary
Louisville - George W. Toohey, 88 passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
He was born Oct. 14, 1929 and those who knew him well called him G.W.
George was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict 1950-1953. Upon his return,
a young entrepreneur from Highland Park, became a household name by his well known slogan, "When your Car goes FOOHEY, see Toohey." He established Toohey's Auto Supply Co. in 1957.
Due to his success, he wanted to "give back" to the community and often gave to his favorite charity, Kosair Shriners Hospital on Eastern Parkway.
George was a Shriner, a Mason, a charter member of the South Louisville Rotary Club and a member of the FOP.
He was preceded in death by wife of more than 50 years, Garnett Toohey and son Michael Toohey. He is survived by his son Douglas W. Toohey and his children Chloe and Mason and the children of his late son Michael, Eric, Amanda and Zachary Toohey and three great grandchildren.
Visitation 3 to 7 PM Friday, Nunnelley Funeral Home, 4327 Taylor Blvd. Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers contributions to Kosair Charities.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Terry Naugher
July 14, 2022
Still think of you often miss our phone calls twice a year or so. Everytime we go to FL I think of you .
Terry Naugher
July 14, 2021
Still think of you often, miss our once a year conversations. Still have the last note you wrote us.
Michael Jupin
April 20, 2020
Just found out George passed. We used to sit together at lunch at Rotary. Missed seeing him after I left Rotary. Prayers for his family.
Terry Naugher
July 14, 2019
Still think of you often. We had so many fun telephone conversations. I will never forget almost every time I stayed at the beach condo some major appliance would break and I would have to call you. You said I was the only person you knew who could tear up a steel anvil. I miss you my friend.
Terry Naugher
August 19, 2018
It is with such sadness I write this. Got to know GW at the Bonito Condos. Him and Garnett were such a sweet couple. Every evening at sunset they would walk down the beach together. I starting renting the condo from him when my children were small. I called him several times a years just to joke with each other and catch up. He was truly a sweet man. I called last week he was on my mind and found that he had passed. My heart breaks I didn't get to speak with him at least one more time. RIP GW, you were one of the most delightful people I have ever met. Prayers to your family, you will be surly missed.
Carla Osborne
July 24, 2018
I didn't get to know GW until a few years ago, but I'm so glad that I met him. He was a generous and entertaining fellow. We enjoyed visiting him when we were in Louisville.
Jerry Roubieu
July 20, 2018
Sorry for your loss! It's been a long time since I've seen him, but he's a special man you can't forget.
When your car goes phoohey, call Toohey! Who could forget that. Rest in peace you trail blazer.
David Floyd
July 20, 2018
I remember well the old logo, "If your car goes phooey, call Toohey!" I remember that if Toohey's Auto Parts did not have it, nobody else wound have it.
An era has passed.
Our sincere sympathy to the family.
David and Kathryn Floyd
Mike Friedrich
July 20, 2018
R.I.P., GW was a great person.I got my start in auto parts at Toohey's back in 1966 after which I went to work at Cooke Pontiac. Bought a lot of race motor parts from him for our 69 GTO Judge that he contributed to!
John Faurest
July 20, 2018
I always enjoyed G.W. and the little cards he would pass out.
July 19, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family, and Pat.
jamie lawson
July 19, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family, and Pat.
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