Ronald Nicholas Toce

Ronald Nicholas Toce, 85, life-long resident of East Hartford, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Sunday June 25th, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ron leaves behind the love of his life and wife of almost 60 years, Kay (Purrington). He is survived by his daughters Kelly (Lee) Puttin of South Windsor, Denise (David) Parmenter of Columbia, Nicole (Jim) Winnie of Andover, and Heidi Toce of South Windsor; 5 grandchildren: Katelyn, Darien, Cameron, Jacob, and Arianna. Ron was predeceased by his grandson Kyle and granddaughter Daena. Ron also leaves behind his sister Carol (Jimmy) Kelly and brother Daniel Toce, both of East Hartford, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, many of which were very close to him. He was predeceased by his siblings: Gerald, Elaine, Theresa, Carmela, Anthony, Ann Marie, Rocco, Rose Marie, and John.

Ron retired from the Town of EH Street/Parks departments and later crossed school children. He enjoyed spending time with his family playing board games, cards, and watching cowboy movies and game shows. He was a member of the Mount Carmel/St. Cristina Society, EH P&F Pond, NRA, and the EH Sportsman’s Association where he enjoyed pheasant hunting.

On behalf of Ron, we would like to send a special thank you to all of those who helped care for him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 10:30 am at St. Christopher Church of St. Edmund Campion Parish, 538 Brewer Street, East Hartford. Burial will follow at Silver Lane Cemetery in East Hartford. The family has requested that everyone please go directly to the church. Ron’s family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 4 – 6 pm at the D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ron’s memory may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, PO Box 1525, Ransom, WV 25438. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.