Joseph Salvatore Toia

Joseph "Joe" Toia was born June 28, 1960, in Inglewood, CA. He was raised in Westchester, CA and resided there until his death on December 13, 2016. At the age of 24 he met his life long partner and soulmate, Lori, who he married in 1990. Together they welcomed two beautiful daughters, Sammi in 1993 and Sara in 1996.

He grew up under the wing of his father, Sam, who taught him everything he needed to know about the seafood and poultry business at Exposition Poultry and Seafood. He then went on to own Meadow Farms Sausage Company where he produced hot dogs and sausages, and became known for producing the original LA bacon wrapped street dog. He was a very hard working man, both in business and in his personal life. Joe was a strong believer in helping others and his community. He lived his life the way Jesus taught us that we should. Joe proved time and time again that he was a gentle, kind, and giving man.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Lori, daughters, Sammi and Sara, siblings, Michael, Mary Grace, and Johnny, several nieces, nephews, and Godchildren.

He joins his father, Sam, and mother, Grace, in eternity.

Services will be located at the Church of the Visitation: 6561 W. 88th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

December 30, 2016

9:30 a.m. viewing

10:30 a.m. funeral service

Reception to follow at the Church of the Visitation

To honor Joe, we are asking for everyone to come in casual attire. We encourage men to wear shorts and if you have any Los Angeles Kings apparel feel free to wear it.

In lieu of flowers, we are offering a suggestion of where donations can be made in Joe's behalf:

Knights of Columbus Joseph Toia Scholarship Fund

attn: Ed Stokx

8049 W. Manchester Ave.

Playa del Rey, CA 90293

If you have any questions about the scholarship fund, please contact Paul Condran at (310)505-4616.

Religious Sisters of Charity

attn: Sister Margaret Farrell

3956 ½ Huron Ave.

Culver City, CA 90232

Donations will go towards Sister Margaret's homeless ministry in downtown Los Angeles. She provides sandwiches, water, socks, and blankets to those who are homeless.

If you have any questions, please contact Sister Margaret at [email protected].

Arrangements under the direction of Gates, Kingsley & Gates Smith Salsbury Funeral Directors, Culver City, CA.