John Toomey

of Lansing, MichiganAge 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 28, 2007 with family members at his side. John was born December 8, 1926 in Lansing, Michigan and was the son of Michael and Monera (Rizk) Toomey. The oldest child of Lebanese immigrants, John was a lifelong resident of Lansing. He graduated from Sexton High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Army at the end of WWII. Following in his father?s footsteps, John became a barber in his late teens. He owned and operated Toomey?s Barber Shop in Lansing until his retirement in 1986. John was a skilled woodworker and enjoyed working crossword puzzles and playing cards with his friends. He will be remembered as a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and a good and loyal friend to many. His dignity, strength and optimism in the face of numerous medical challenges served as an example and inspiration for all who knew him. Surviving are his loving wife of 29 years, Jean Marie (Reed) Toomey; children, Amelia (David Vandever), Richard (Margaret), John (Cindy) and Bryan (Kim); brother, Jack (Souad); sister, Naomi (Russell) Hall; stepchildren, David (Karen) Gorman, Mary Anne (Victor) Nico, Nancy (James) Ulrey, David (Debbie) Gorman; 15 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 2-6PM Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 West Saginaw Hwy, Lansing 48917. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Sunday, December 2, 2007 at First Presbyterian Church, 510 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing 48933 with Rev. Anthony A. Patrick, officiating. Interment will be Delta Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation Michigan Chapter, 1050 Wilshire Drive, Ste 302, Troy, MI 48084-9762 in memory of John.