David J. Tosti

David J. Tosti obituary, Bakersfield, CA

David J. Tosti

David Tosti Obituary

Visit the Kern River Family Mortuary website to view the full obituary.


David Joseph Tosti, born on January 24, 1951, in Eureka, California, passed away on December 1, 2025, in Bakersfield, California.

David is survived by his loving wife, Linda Suzette Tosti; his granddaughters, Adriana Tosti and Clarisa Tosti; and his great-grandsons, Aziel Hernandez and Vincent Lopez. He is also survived by his siblings: Duane Tosti, Diana Tosti Buttram, and Daniel Tosti.

He was preceded in death by his father, Irving Tosti; his mother, Velma Tosti; his brother, Dennis Tosti; and his daughter, Andrea Tosti.

A memorial service to honor David’s life will be held on January 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Moga Palace, located at 3510 Wible Road, Bakersfield, California. The family welcomes all who knew and loved him to attend.

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