OBITUARY
John Phillip Toscano
October 17, 1952 – November 27, 2019
In Loving Memory
John Phillip Toscano entered eternal rest on November 27, 2019 at the age of 67 in San Antonio, Texas.
A visitation and Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM on Sunday December 8, 2019 at Sunset North Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday December 9, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in San Antonio. Following the service, a reception will be held in Henke Hall at St. Francis with light refreshments. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Sunset North Funeral Home.
John was born to Mateo and Angela “Lee” (Tarricone) Toscano in Rochester, New York, on October 17, 1952. He graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1975 with his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and continued his education at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, receiving his Doctor of Pharmacy in 1978. He married Ann on May 24, 1975 in Rochester, New York; they were married for 44 years.
Before moving to San Antonio in 2012, John was a resident of Minnesota and worked as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center for 31 years. For his outstanding performance and Federal service, he was honored with the distinguished title “Civil Servant of the Year” by the Federal Executive Board. He also had a love of teaching and was a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy for 33 years.
John was eccentric and interesting, and extremely smart, caring, and generous. He and his wife belonged to Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville, Minnesota where they served as a Region Representatives of Parish Council for six years, and as Eucharistic Ministers for 25 years. After moving to Texas, John became a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Canyon Lake, Texas and St. Francis of Assisi in San Antonio, Texas. John was passionate about Ham Radio, clinical research, photography, and computers. He also loved the outdoors, reading, and spending time with his family and pets. He was a past member of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Twin Cities Repeater Club, and Northern Lights Radio Society, and a current member of the Roadrunner Microwave Group and Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation.
John is now reunited with his parents, Mateo and Angela “Lee” (Tarricone) Toscano. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Ann Toscano (Bozewicz); daughter, Kathryn Vo and husband John; son, Michael Toscano and wife Kerry; grandchildren: Benjamin, Charlotte, Adelynn, and Nora; brother, Martin Toscano and wife Shannon; and numerous other relatives and friends.
John had the biggest heart, a sincere desire to help others, and will be forever missed and forever remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Please see the online obituary in the Minneapolis, Saint Paul Star Tribune for additional memories.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis of Assisi’s Mobile Loaves and Fishes and Habitat for Humanity ministries. The family of John Toscano wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at North Central Baptist Hospital for their excellent and loving care over the many weeks they had him as their patient.
DONATIONS
- Mobile Loaves and fishes
- Habitat for Humanity
Services
- Visitation Sunday, December 8, 2019
- Rosary Sunday, December 8, 2019
- Funeral Mass Monday, December 9, 2019
Memories
John Phillip Toscano
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ADD A MEMORYSteven Tarricone
December 7, 2019
Unfortunately, I did not have the pleasure of knowing John Toscano in recent years. I am his first cousin, and he moved away from Rochester, NY decades ago. However, as a youth, I saw him often. The John I knew was a quiet, kind young man, with a warm smile, a husky frame, shiny olive-colored skin, jet-black hair, and always a great mustache. I remember an unassuming intellectual with a hulking 35mm camera and lens hanging from his neck. In fact, my father built a dark room in the basement of John's family home, and I would watch him develop rolls of Kodachrome in this odd-smelling, dimly-lit, but strangely peaceful little space that seemed detached from the rest of the world. I saw John as being different from everyone else, and to me, that difference is what made him special.
I regret that I lost touch, but I will not forget him. My love and condolences to the Toscano Family...
Steven Tarricone
Albion, NY
Duane Fancher
December 5, 2019
So sad to hear of John’s passing. We share your loss of a great husband, dad and grandparent. Candi and I are sending our sympathies for a life that was devoted to his family, friends, and faith.
Duane and Candis Fancher
Martin Toscano
December 4, 2019
Christmas in Minnesota
Martin Toscano
December 4, 2019
Christmas in Minnesota.
Martin Toscano
December 4, 2019
I thought I would share this picture for my niece and nephew, their children and my children. In the picture are your mom and dad on their wedding day, your grandfather and grandmother, and your great grandmother.
All our love,
Uncle Marty Aunt Shannon, Caroline and Elizabeth
Jon Platt
December 2, 2019
John was an active member of the Northern Lights Radio Society and enjoyed playing radio in the world above 50 MHz. The attached picture shows John with his homebrew 10 GHz ham radio system making contacts out to hundreds of kilometers. John supported his amateur radio hobby in many ways including being the author of, and sharing with all of us, an extensive Excel file that he designed for 10 GHz contest logging and scoring. My last radio contact with John was on 6m during a recent June contest and it was a nice surprise to hear his voice all the way from Texas. 73 John, RIP. W0ZQ
James Froemke
December 1, 2019
John was one of my roving buddies here in TX. Since moving to Texas, we had almost completed his dream station (6-m through 10 GHz) at a great location (20 dB hilltop). He was always very enthusiastic about helping others during contests. He contributed his programming and educational skills for radio and AMSAT projects.
RIP John. We'll all miss you.
Jim, K0MHC
Jim Rice
November 30, 2019
I fondly remember ham radio field day events with John and his amazing VHF and microwave rigs. He will be missed.
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John Phillip Toscano - The Early Years
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John and his big brother Marty
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The School Years - All boys Catholic school
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The College Years - SUNY Buffalo, UTHSCSA. "The Chief": Photographer and Year Book Manager
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Wedded bliss: John and Ann Toscano 05/24/1975
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Honeymoon in Bermuda!
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Waiting for Katie at the airport, 1982
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Time to welcome Michael at the airport, 1986
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John had several intense interests and hobbies: computers, photography, astronomy, fractal art, ham radio, air and car shows, reading, movies, and more
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Lonestar Flight Museum in Galveston, Texas, 2013
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John was always happy when outdoors or traveling. He had a passion for hiking, walking, and photographing nature
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Universal Studios, Florida, 2004
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Sedona, Arizona, 2009
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Duluth, MN 2010
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Sea World, San Antonio - 2011
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Kuai helicopter ride, 2012
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The trip of a lifetime to Italy, 2012
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Rainbow Point in Bryce Canyon, 2013
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San Antonio Missions baseball game, 2013
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Stone Arch bridge, Minnesota, 2013
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Caribbean cruise, 2013
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4 mile Turkey Trot! The happy finishers, 2013
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John loved the Cayman Islands; even Hell was a nice place to visit there, 2014
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They left their hearts in San Francisco...always a favorite place to visit, 2015
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Love in the Muir Woods...
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East coast visit, 2016
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Walks with Bailey
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Chimney Rock, 2017
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Black sand beach on the Big Island, Hawaii, 2018
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Marble Falls, 2019
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Big Bend National Park - Fossil discovery exhibit, 2019
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John loved watching the hummingbirds that visited their yard in New Braunfels
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John was a true family man who was there for all milestones and celebrations. It wasn't a party without him!
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Christmas, 2005
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Father and mother of the bride, 2006
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2009
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Christmas, 2009
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New York trip, 2010
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2011
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John's birthday at Carraba's Italian Grill, 2014
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Christmas, 2014
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Father's Day 2015
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Celebrating John's birthday at Whiskey Cake, 2015
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Celebrating Ann's birthday at Gennaro's, 2017
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Christmas, 2017
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Celebrating John's birthday at Carraba's Italian Grill, 2018
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Las Vegas fun...John hit the roulette jackpot on the first try! Too bad it wasn't for real money, 2018
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Easter, 2019
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Fiesta fun, 2019
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Benjamin's high school graduation, 2019
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John had a bond with all of the pets! Dogs and cats alike loved him and loved cuddling with him!
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Above all else, John loved Ann and loved having her as his best friend. They spent 46 years of their lives (44 married) together, and built an incredible life and family. He simply adored her and their shared love will live on forever.
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Whiskey Cake for John's birthday, 2015
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Celebrating Ann's birthday at Piatti's, 2015
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2015
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Christmas, 2018
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Las Vegas for Thanksgiving, 2018
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A Marathon, Texas breakfast, 2019
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How we remember him - happy, with his wife and family, a camera slung around his neck...
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As Michael says, John did not often have much to say, but when he did, you listened. He would speak kindly and thoughtfully, and had words to live by. Rest in Peace and know you are loved, always.
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Happy birthday to John!! 2018
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Happy birthday to John!! 2017
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John having fun on the water slide in Hawaii, to all of our surprise!!! 2018
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John Phillip Toscano - The Early Years
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John and his big brother Marty
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The School Years - All boys Catholic school
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The College Years - SUNY Buffalo, UTHSCSA. "The Chief": Photographer and Year Book Manager
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Wedded bliss: John and Ann Toscano 05/24/1975
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Honeymoon in Bermuda!
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Waiting for Katie at the airport, 1982
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Time to welcome Michael at the airport, 1986
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John had several intense interests and hobbies: computers, photography, astronomy, fractal art, ham radio, air and car shows, reading, movies, and more
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Lonestar Flight Museum in Galveston, Texas, 2013
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John was always happy when outdoors or traveling. He had a passion for hiking, walking, and photographing nature
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Universal Studios, Florida, 2004
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Sedona, Arizona, 2009
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Duluth, MN 2010
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Sea World, San Antonio - 2011
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Kuai helicopter ride, 2012
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The trip of a lifetime to Italy, 2012
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Rainbow Point in Bryce Canyon, 2013
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San Antonio Missions baseball game, 2013
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Stone Arch bridge, Minnesota, 2013
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Caribbean cruise, 2013
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4 mile Turkey Trot! The happy finishers, 2013
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John loved the Cayman Islands; even Hell was a nice place to visit there, 2014
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They left their hearts in San Francisco...always a favorite place to visit, 2015
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Love in the Muir Woods...
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East coast visit, 2016
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Walks with Bailey
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Chimney Rock, 2017
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Black sand beach on the Big Island, Hawaii, 2018
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Marble Falls, 2019
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Big Bend National Park - Fossil discovery exhibit, 2019
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Christmas, 2005
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2009
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Christmas, 2009
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New York trip, 2010
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John's birthday at Carraba's Italian Grill, 2014
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Christmas, 2014
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Father's Day 2015
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Celebrating John's birthday at Whiskey Cake, 2015
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Celebrating Ann's birthday at Gennaro's, 2017
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Christmas, 2017
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Celebrating John's birthday at Carraba's Italian Grill, 2018
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Las Vegas fun...John hit the roulette jackpot on the first try! Too bad it wasn't for real money, 2018
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Easter, 2019
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Benjamin's high school graduation, 2019
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Whiskey Cake for John's birthday, 2015
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Celebrating Ann's birthday at Piatti's, 2015
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2015
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Christmas, 2018
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Las Vegas for Thanksgiving, 2018
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A Marathon, Texas breakfast, 2019
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How we remember him - happy, with his wife and family, a camera slung around his neck...
FROM THE FAMILY
As Michael says, John did not often have much to say, but when he did, you listened. He would speak kindly and thoughtfully, and had words to live by. Rest in Peace and know you are loved, always.
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Happy birthday to John!! 2018
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Happy birthday to John!! 2017
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John having fun on the water slide in Hawaii, to all of our surprise!!! 2018
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