Marilyn Toal Obituary
Passed away May 16, 2025 at age 85. She is predeceased by her husband Don. Survived by her daughter Colleen D’Hondt; grandchildren Meghan (Philip) Smith and Thomas D’Hondt; great granddaughter Maggie; brother Fred (Linda) Meister; sisters Margaret (Ted Hartman) Meister, Gloria (Gary) Nyhan, Marjorie (Richard) Alaimo, Carolyn Haas; nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the Kodak Auto Racing Booster Club, She was a Race of Champions volunteer for over 50 years and was in many racing hall of fames.
Calling hours will be held 4-7pm Thursday at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road. Funeral Mass 10:30am Friday at St. Pius Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Challenger Miracle Field of Greater Rochester Po Box 826 Webster Ny 14580
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
777 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14612
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