Thomas E. Toney, Sr., 68, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013. A native of Jacksonville, he attended local schools, graduated from Bishop Kenny and attended Florida State University. He was a diehard Seminole fan. After college and a brief time in the military, he worked for Seaboard Coastline. In the late 70’s he opened Toney’s Sandwich Shop which was a Jacksonville institution for over 30 years. Along the way he made many dear friends. A devoted husband and father, he cherished his family.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Japour and Maggie (Assaf) Toney, and a sister Margaret Lewandowski.
Surviving are his loving wife Darlene (Abboud) Toney, three sons, Thomas E. Toney, Jr. (Christina), Richard Toney (Claudia) and Mark Toney (Meagan), sisters, Barbara Remich (Pat), Ginger King (Paul), Patricia Toney, seven grandchildren, Victoria, Alexander, Nicholas, Henry, Leah, Nicole, Sophia and many dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 7 – 9 pm with a vigil service at 8:00 pm at Assumption Catholic Church, 2403 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 17, at 10:00 am at the church.
Memorials in his name may be directed to River Garden Hebrew Home, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hardage-giddenshendricksave.com.
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