Martin W. Tokos

In Loving Memory
Martin W. Tokos
November 15, 1957 – February 7, 2025
LORRAINE, NY – Martin "Marty" W. Tokos, 67, of Lorraine, NY; passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home, surrounded by loving family. He was born in Gouverneur, NY, son of the late Joseph and Phyllis (Appleby) Tokos.
Marty was a graduate of Carthage High School (class of 1975), and of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He would go on to work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for over 20 years. He served for many years on the Town Board of Lorraine and was a member of the Carthage Elks Lodge.
On October 5, 1991, he married the love of his life, Lynette Cook.
He was most happy when working around his property, continuously improving and beautifying the home which he built to share with his beloved wife for the past thirty years. He loved caring for his family and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was pre-deceased by his parents; father-in law, LeRoy Cook, and brother-in-law Kevin Cook.
Marty leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory, including, his wife, Lynn Tokos; daughters: Chaya (Martin) Charles, Bianca (Artie) Phillips; grandchildren: Julian and Chloé Charles (Mike Mulligan), Mylee and Corlee Phillips; his mother-in-law: Dolores Cook; a brother: Joe (Kathy) Tokos and two nieces: Lorna Harp and Sarah Tokos.
A Celebration of Marty's life will be held at a time to be announced, late in the spring of 2025. Arrangements are in care of Harter Funeral Home, Inc. 9525 S. Main Street, Brewerton, NY.
Donations may be made in Marty's honor to: Hospice of Jefferson County or The Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Foundation.
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