Louis G. Tosches

Quincy Louis G. Tosches, age 85, died Friday, August 1, 2008, after a brief illness. Mr. Tosches was born in East Boston, raised and educated in Roxbury schools. He graduated from Quincy High School and Quincy Trade School. He had lived in Pembroke for one year, earlier in Halifax for twenty years, and previously in Quincy for most of his life. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific. He attained the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal. He belonged to the Cyril P. Morrisette Post and the George F. Bryan Post both of Quincy. Mr. Tosches worked as a Bricklayer for the Bersani Brothers Mason Contractors for over twenty years. He retired many years ago. Beforehand he had worked for over ten years for the Tosches Mason Contractor, and earlier he worked at the Bethlehem Steel Company at the former Fore River Shipyard as a wood pattern maker. Beloved husband of the late Anna S. (Fanara) Tosches. Devoted father of Louise A. Doty of Quincy, Patricia Tosches-Beckwith of Rockport, Susan C. Mastro of Pembroke, and Carol F. Spicer of Whitman. Survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Brother of Marian K. Tosches, Concetta C. DelVecchio, Josephine M. Somontes, and Marguerite V. Tosches all of Braintree. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Tuesday, August 5 at 9:15AM. Funeral Mass in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School St., Quincy at 10 o clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours Monday 2-4 & 7-9PM. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, West Quincy.