Joseph Anthony "Joe" Tocco

Joseph Anthony "Joe" Tocco obituary

Joseph Anthony "Joe" Tocco

Joseph Tocco Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice on Sep. 7, 2025.

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Joseph Tocco, 86, of Nokomis, Florida passed away at home on August 28, 2025. Born on February 3,1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph & Dorothy (Mezzapelle) Tocco. Married for 47 years to his beloved wife Shirley. Together they shared a commitment to family, friends and their business Gulf Shores Resort on Casey Key. Children Joseph (Deborah) Tocco, Thomas (Dianne) Tocco, Kelly (Tocco) Bolda (Robert deceased), Holly Tocco (Michele Gillispie), Anthony Tocco and Barry Janowiecki. 8 grandchildren, Rachelle, Michael, Tyler, Chloe, Trey, Chad, Meranda, Ryleah and 3 great grandchildren. His commitment and work ethic left an indelible mark, earning him respect and admiration amongst all his guest at the resort. Beyond his professional life Joe was an avid golfer, skier, fisherman and traveler. He will forever be missed and never forgotten as he will live through all of us daily, until we meet again.

Visitation will be held September 9th from 5-7pm at Farley Funeral Home in Venice, Florida. Funeral mass will be held September 10th at 10:00 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Venice, FL. Immediately following the mass we will precede to Venice Memorial Gardens for his final resting place.

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September 5, 2025

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Condolences and prayers to the family.

Meranda Davis

September 5, 2025

We love you and miss you dearly!!! Gone, but never forgotten!!! love you grandpa!!! Fly high

Beatrice A Wolfe

September 4, 2025

Shirley, so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly Tocco Bolda

September 4, 2025

I LoVe my dad and will miss him Very Very Much especially those down to earth fun loving laughs. My heart aches but God replaces it with Peace. You rest now dad OXOX

Rick H Bolton

September 3, 2025

Joey taught me when I was 5 how to fish. I loved him my entire life for doing this.

Laura May

September 2, 2025

So sorry for his loss Shirley. Very fond memories of him at gulf shores. My condolences

Cindy Davis

September 2, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace.

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