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Domenico Toscano Obituary
WORCESTER - Domenico Toscano, 77, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday, August 23, 2014 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a battle with lung cancer. Domenico is survived by his wife of 47 years, Guiseppina (Monfrinato) Toscano, his loving children; Dino Toscano and his wife Lisa, Steven Toscano, Lisa Novia, all of Worcester and Franca Michelson and her husband Patrick of Millbury. Domenico also leaves his Sister Frances "Franca" Kirwin and her husband Michael, two brothers, Alfredo Toscano and his wife Beverly and Mario Toscano and his wife Donna all of Worcester. A sister in law Bomina Toscano of Calabria Italy. Domenico was the loving Nanutz to Tyler, Giana, Aaron, Matthew, and Patrick. He also leaves many nephews, nieces and great nephews and great nieces. He was predeceased by a brother Antonio Toscano of Calabria.
Domenico was born in Acri, Provencia di Cosenza, Italy son of the late Michaelangelo and Rosalia (Ariosto) Toscano and came to the United States in 1968. He served four years in the Italian Military. Domenico worked in the construction business for many years before he retired. He worked for the Anthony Ferigno Construction Company and also the F&G Construction Company. He also worked at the Grafton Flea Market for many years. Domenico was a long time member of the Church of Our Lady of Loreto. He loved watching the Red Sox and enjoyed working in his garden. Although his most treasured times were those spent with his family, especially his grandchildren he will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of the Worcester Medical Center, St. Vincent Hospital and their Cancer and Wellness Center for all the care and compassion shown to Domenico and his family.
Domenico's funeral will be held on Thursday from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00AM at the Church of Our Lady of Loreto, 33 Massasoit Rd. Calling hours will be held from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Wednesday. Interment will be in St John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7 Oak St., Worcester, MA 01609. To leave a message of condolence for Domenico's family please visit his memorial site at
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Memories and Condolences
for Domenico Toscano
Franni Vaccaro
August 28, 2014
Lisa, Franca and family, So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
patrick Michelson
August 27, 2014
Dear Dominic, It's so sad to see you go . I used to love to talk to you and make you smile. We are all going to miss you so much thank you for all the good times that we had. May you rest in peace and look down upon us. I love you very much ! Love your son in-law Patrick.
Mike & Carol Baker
August 27, 2014
Dear Frances & The Toscano Family, So sorry for the loss of your brother & father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 27, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beverly toscano
August 26, 2014
To Dino, Lisa,Steven and Franca we life this candle for your father Domenico and will keep him in our prayers and thoughts. Remember all the good memories and thank the good Lord everyday that he is not suffering as he has for the last year. Cancer is not pretty and very painful so now he dwells in the house with his mother and father and brother he will be well taken care of.
Tara Naoum-Savage
August 26, 2014
Dino, my condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. God bless xo
Amy Swift
August 26, 2014
Words can't express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. My heart goes out to the Toscano family. Rest in peace Mr. Toscano
August 26, 2014
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and the father of your children. May he rest in peace. God bless you all.
Irene and Bob Couture, Worcester
Bruce&Tammy Dasho
August 26, 2014
To the whole Toscano Family our heart felt condolences.
freddie Potenti
August 26, 2014
My deepest sympathies to Mario & the entire Toscano Family on the loss of Dom. May God Rest His Soul. Freddie Potenti
Tina Beaver
August 26, 2014
My family (Chimento and Gencarelli's) and the Toscano's have always been great friends, back from the days in Italy. I am so sorry for your loss. My he rest in peace
Lisa Novia
August 26, 2014
Love you pa, I miss you with all my heart, my you finally find peace with nano, Nanuce, and uncle tony.
Anita Egan
August 25, 2014
Dear Toscano Family,
Dom will be missed by so many. I am blessed to have seen him just prior to his passing. Dino, one could not ask for a better son. You did well taking care of Dad. Be strong and know your Dad is looking down at you, probably swearing, but that glisten in his loving eyes. He is at peace. Make his memory bring you laughter, love and comfort.
Michael Hodgerney
August 25, 2014
Sorry for your loss, my condolences to the entire family.
August 25, 2014
May he rest peacfully~KW
Linda Monopoli
August 25, 2014
God bless you and your family. May you rest in peace!
August 25, 2014
Dear Dino and the Toscano family I am so sorry to hear about your dad . Your in my thoughts and prayers and may he rest in peace now that God has called him home. Peggy Direnzo Buffone
Ann Allia
August 25, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jennifer Mitchell & Family
August 25, 2014
Sorry to my all cousins, dad, aunt, uncle & the rest of the Toscano family for the loss of a loving father, grandfather, brother, brother in-law & uncle. May he rest in peace. We love you uncle Domenico. Our thoughts & prayers are with you Dino, Lisa, Franca, & Steven as you go through this time of need.
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