James P. Toner
James P. Toner Sr. (Jim), 80, of Dumfries, VA went home to his Lord after a valiant battle with ALS on January 30, 2021.
Jim was born in the Bronx, NY on May 24, 1940 to Anne (Stecko) and James Ignatius Toner. He attended Fordham Prep and St. John’s University where he met his best friend, soulmate, and loving wife of 56 years Mary Pat (Trocchia) Toner. Jim was an Air Force veteran and was stationed in Valdosta, GA where their oldest son was born. The family then returned to the Bronx where they welcomed two additional sons.
Jim and Mary Pat moved to New Fairfield, CT in 1972 where, for the next 35 years, they were active parishioners at St. Edward the Confessor Parish and in the community at large. Their deep love for one another and for their faith found them spearheading the Connecticut chapter of Marriage Encounter and their many ministries at St. Ed’s included choir, youth group, and marriage prep, to name a few. An editor, at times a house cleaner, and finally a promotions director by title, Jim’s various occupations throughout his life always took a back seat to family and friends.