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In Memory of

Albert C. Toma

2017

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Gail Toma posted a condolence

Thursday, February 23, 2017

My father, Albert C. Toma died this past Saturday February 18, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital,the hospital he so treasured, surrounded by the friends and volunteers he deeply respected. After suffering from some minor medical episodes, he was recently diagnosed with a temporary vocal chord paralysis, which we believed was beginning to clear up. He recently visited three of his doctors and received clean bill of health from each. On the day of his passing, he was scheduled to play a robust game of bridge with friends. He died later that afternoon peacefully. Carpe Diem! Passionate about living every day to its’fullest potential, my father was a man of conviction, a man of courage: the bravest man I have ever known. My father truly loved people. He always enjoyed good conversation and never shied away from controversial issues. He valued education and he honored charity and volunteerism with spirited generosity. He held many things in high esteem: women in particular, the constitution of the United States, and the principles of democracy. My dad was committed to working hard and playing harder. He enjoyed spending time with the people he loved in the places he truly treasured. A native New Yorker, he loved Manhattan, the North Shore and the East End of Long Island. His passions were horses, tennis, playing bridge, the country, the beach and traveling. He had a clear vision for a lifestyle he wanted to live, share and make memories with his family and he strived to do just that his entire life. He was there to hold my hand in the best of times as well as in the most challenging times. Lucky to be his daughter, I had the privilege to get to know and understand this unique man not only as a Dad, but as a friend. There wasn’t a moment or a time when he spoke to me without telling me that he loved me. In a time of a crisis, my Dad represented strength and a stormy sea. He was the man you wanted by your side. And yet, he was a sensitive, highly emotional man that would tear up whenever he heard the pledge of allegiance. My father loved fashion and dressing up. He always had great style. He was creative and passionate. He was discerning in taste and critical of distaste. He appreciated the cool factor in everything well done. Whether it was a well orchestrated dinner party, a perfectly crafted martini, he always sought out the very best. He loved his girls deeply, waking us up every morning with breakfast perfectly set on the table and our school lunches packed so our mother could sleep in. Weekends began with him preparing a great breakfast followed by a game of tennis and always ended with a cocktail hour. My Dad loved to be both the host and the guest at the same party. My Dad was the man who tied my painting canvases to the roof of the car so I could paint scenes of the ocean at Ditch Plains while he sat and read the paper in silence, only to then have to lug those wet canvas back home over and over again. Albert Toma was a complex man, a man of many layers. For those who knew him well, he was colorful, challenging: a man of many contradictions. You had to really know my father to truly understand him. My father was a product of the Depression. He could tell stories of the day the banks closed leaving the people in despair on the streets. He never forgot how his mother and father would only feed themselves after they fed their family and their neighbors. Yet he was committed to celebrating life to its’ fullest with his family throughout our lives. My father always said that he didn’t want the pomp and circumstances of a military funeral: he just wanted to be buried alongside his wife at Calverton Military Cemetary. My father was the epitome of a loyal and devoted husband who adored, respected and cherished my mother. Their life together set the bar for what a soulful, enriching marriage could be and what a stylish life looked like. Upon the death of my mother, our family never fully recovered . Life was never the same. But one extraordinary day, a truly remarkable woman came into his life: Rose Repke. She truly was my father’s partner. Together they shared a zest for all things and celebrated life. Rose seamlessly became my son’s grandmother, his RoRo and a treasured member of a our family. For almost two decades, Rose and my father have been playing bridge, hosting and socializing together, volunteering at St. Francis, and enjoying friends and family and looking after each other. I had the opportunity to experience and witness some of their personal moments, a window into a very private and loving relationship. My father deeply loved and sacrificed for his children, but his love for his grandson Cody was unparalleled. He was a proud, gentle and encouraging grandfather who took great pleasure in spending time with Cody on the playground and teaching and playing bridge together. You may be wondering what memorable outfit Al Toma might wear for this event? What wild tie would adorn his neck? What symbol embroidered on his brightly colored pants? Would it be a tennis racket, a whale? Would it be an elegant suit? We struggled what to select, and since we want you to remember him in the essence of his spirit, we have selected a tuxedo with one of his favorite plaid cummerbunds and bow ties. Just like he would want. “You Know” I Love You Dad…See You Later and Don’t Stop Holding My Hand! Albert Carl Toma Retired Pharmaceutical Marketer M.B.A., PD bound Certified Educator, Sommelier Awarded World War II Veteran Tank Commander, Infantry Director of Alumni - Pace University Pleasantville NY Previous Memberships- Port Washington Yacht Club, Manhasset Men’s Club Volunteer St. Francis Hospital Pt Washington The Veterans of Foreign War, Albertson VA Medical Center, Northport Psychiatric Ward St. Mary’s Manhasset Bereavement Group ‘Guest Reader’ ‘WWII Speaker’ Herrick’s Public Schools Locust Valley Public Schools Favorite Place to Be - Favorite Person - ‘With my Mother’ Diane Toma ‘Favorite Spots To Spend Time In’ The Hamptons The North Fork Manhattan Nassau County North Shore Traveling Vacationing Bermuda Vermont ‘Favorite Things to Do’ Sleep in the bottom bunk bed in his grandson’s room Spend time with his children Spend time with people of all ages Work Eat Host a party Dine at a Great Restaurant Enjoy cocktails at Memorable Bars Play Bridge Make a Speech Read Taste Wine Make truly the Best Egg Nog! Do Yoga Tai Chi Walk Play Tennis Ski with my mother Be by the Atlantic Ocean or the Long Island Sound Ride Horses Ride Bikes Take his family on Vacation Take a Road Trip Anywhere Interesting ‘Live life with Rose’ Visit the patients dressed in Black Tie on News Years Eve with Rose at St. Francis Hospital Dance The Night Away! Favorite People CODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (His Grandson, Cody Albert Rodgers a.k.a. CAR) His Girls Rose Repke His Cousins His Aunt Mary His Mother Best Friends Ray Vitale Our Beagle People He Admired Most His Brother Julius Ray Vitale Eleanor Roosevelt FDR Omar Bradley Person He Most Understood and Respected His Father Donations can be made to Pace University, Pleasantville NY Funeral Mass Monday, February 27th 10:00 a.m. Burial To Follow Calverton National Cemetery 210 Princeton Blvd. Wading River, NY 11792 Luncheon - Immediately Following - Elizabeth Main on the” North Fork” 567 Hartmann's Farm Road Riverhead In lieu of flowers

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Janet Lau posted a condolence

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Al was always such a pleasure to have at our home with Rose for barbecues. Al was a very sweet man who always had something kind and warm to share with us. He will be missed at our future barbecues

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Lisa Woodford posted a condolence

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Hi Gail and family, Gwen and Rose, I was saddened to hear of Al's passing-- my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will miss Al's vibrant spirit and colorful personality. May God hold him in His arms and may he rest in peace always.... Love, Lisa

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NEIL OBRIEN posted a condolence

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

I have such great and fun memories of both Mr. and Mrs. Toma over the years. My thoughts and prayers to Gail and Gwen. Love, Neil

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Liz Hochberger posted a condolence

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Our entire family sends their condolences to Gwen and Gail and all the folks who will miss Al so much. He was a great guy with a larger than life personality. May your family find peace and love at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Monday, February 20, 2017

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