Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Joseph Tocci, "Joe"

Passed away on December 23, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Tocci , age 84. Late of Dyer, Indiana formerly of the East Side of Chicago.  Passed away suddenly on December 23, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Maria (nee Gnisci).  Loving father of Rose (Matt) Clary, the late Tony Tocci, and the late Pete (Alicia) Tocci.  Cherished grandfather of Andrew (Sydney), Nicholas, Elizabeth, Tiffany, Matthew (Megan, fiancé), and Kaitlin.  Dearest great grandfather of Peter and Jolene. Dear brother of Anna (late Frank) Garibaldi.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Retired employee of ComEd and former employee of Wisconsin Steel.  Joe loved spending time with his grandchildren and talking with everyone.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Visitation Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 1:00 – 7:00 pm.  Funeral Services Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00 am from the Elmwood Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN. St. John.  Entombment Assumption Cemetery and Mausoleum.  For more information 219-365-3474.

Funeral Service:
Elmwood Chapel
11300 W. 97th Lane
Saint John, IN 46373
Monday, December 30, 2024 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Assumption Cemetery
Glenwood, Illinois

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

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Visitation Information

Sunday, December 29, 2024 - 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Condolences
"We are very sorry to hear about Joe. We had a lot of good times and conversations with him. Unfortunately we will be out town and unable to attend. Please extend our condolences to the family Kris & Jeff"
- Kris & Jeffery Monken
December 26, 2024 4:44 pm
"Dear Rose and family, Please receive my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved father. I shall pray for your father, you, and your family. Ruth"
- Ruth Bonacci-Klaeser
December 26, 2024 6:11 pm
"Rose, you were so blessed to have an amazing father for 84 years. We hope you will be comforted by all the great memories he made with you and your family. It seems like yesterday when the girls played CYO basketball and Papa Joe was there to cheer them on. Rest in Peace. "
- Amy and Jim Moynihan
December 27, 2024 3:43 pm
"I was so saddened when I heard the news of your dad passing. He was such a kind soul. He is now together with his wife and boys . May he rest in peace and that all of find peace in your hearts 🙏💕 "
- Rosa Giglio
December 28, 2024 10:46 am
"I am sorry to hear about Joe's passing; we were casual neighbors and I have enjoyed our conversations during the summer. "
- Randall Raynor
December 28, 2024 11:19 am
Candles Lit