Biagio Toffolo

Biagio "Blase" Toffolo, 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, Anno Domini. Son of the late Leonardo and Albina Toffolo. Beloved husband of the late Lucina Rosalia Falzari. Devoted father of Roberto L. (Lisa Maria) Toffolo and infant Louis Ernesto Toffolo. Preceded in death by brother, Andre Toffolo of New York, and sister, Luigina Bidoli of Meduno, Italy. Blase is also survived by brother-in-law, Pietro Bidoli; nephew, Louis Toffolo (Miranda and children); and several nieces and nephews in Italy. Born and baptized in Frisanco, Italy, Biagio emigrated from Italy on May 3, 1950. He joined the U. S. Army at Ft. Hood, Texas. He was honorably discharged and became a naturalized citizen. Blase spent seven years in Altoona, PA, as an amateur boxer and later a Union bricklayer. His cousins, Johnny, Louie, and Eddie Bravin were his mentors. After settling in Pittsburgh, he became a member of BAC Local Union #9. After retiring, he spent 20 years volunteering for Meals on Wheels and assisting at various funeral Masses. Blase enjoyed gardening, cooking, watching sports and talking about politics and world events. Viva Friul. Salve Maria! Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME, 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380, and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Resurrection (St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish), in Brookline, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the entire staff of St. Clair Hospital for their compassion and extraordinary care.