James Patrick Toscano

James Patrick Toscano

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Capt. James Patrick Toscano, US Navy Ret. 56, died peacefully onNovember 13, 2011 at Capital Caring Hospice in Arlington following a long battle with cancer. He was devoted to his loving family, and is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Michael and Cara; and six brothers and sisters, Bill, Flo, Margie, Eileen, Cathy, and John. Following a twenty-seven year career in the US Navy in which he rose to the rank of Captain, he earned his J.D. from Catholic University and served as Chief Legal Counsel for the Child and Family Services Agency in Washington DC’s Office of the Attorney General, and mostrecently as Regional Program Manager in the San Francisco office of the Children?s Bureau of the US Department of Health and Human Services. James lived a life dedicated to service, not only to his country, but also to his family, and, through his legal career, to the welfare of underprivileged children. He was known for his generosity, courage, wit, and sense of humor. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. Visitation will beat Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St. Alexandria, VA, from5:00pm-9:00pm on Wednesday November 23. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Lawrence Church, 6222 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA, at 11:00am Friday November 25. In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to make a donation in his name to Capitol Caring at http://www.capitalcaring.org.

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  1. Flo Buckwalter says:

    He will be missed terribly, but remembered always, with love, by my family and me.

  2. Kathy & Bill Rhoads says:

    I will always remeber you Jim, you were a Great Big Brother, and I will never forget the things you did for me.

  3. Margie Jackson says:

    To my dear little brother, Jimmy, you were the sunlight in our family, a very caring loving brother who grew up to be a very caring loving honorable man.

  4. Stu Williams says:

    I have been caught off guard and just recently learned of Capt Toscano’s passing.

  5. Greg Sims says:

    With deepest sympathy to the entire Toscano family. Jim was a squadron mate in VP-26 and the last department head I worked under. He was a fine man who served our country with distinction and was an inspiration to his fellow officers.

  6. Donald B. Terrell says:

    You will be missed, Jim. Thank you for being my friend.

  7. Phillip Husband says:

    I worked with Jim for a number of years when I was at DC General Hospital and later the DC Department of Health. Jim always saw the good in people and God’s grace in every mistake. The at-risk children in DC certainly benefited from Jim good work. I missed Jim when he left the DC government and I miss him more now.

  8. Janet Davis says:

    To the Family of Jim Toscano-

  9. Kathy Rhoads says:

    Your were a Great big brother Jim, and a Great man! I looked up to you as a child, and admire all that you accomplished in your life!

  10. Tracey Campfield says:

    My deepest sympathies to the family. Jim was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.

  11. Region 9-Child Welfare says:

    Jim?s dedication to his work and the children he served made a difference that will not be forgotten. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all the people who were dear to him.

  12. Eileen Wise says:

    My dear Jim was my first best friend. I am always in awe of al you have done. You are a great man and wil always be my angel.

  13. Renee Perrier says:

    A heart of gold, a life of service and my friend; thank you Jim for being an incredible person. Journey well.

  14. Peter Morin says:

    I heard from a friend today of Jim’s passing. I was fortunate to fly on his crew when we were stationed together in VP-26. Lefty was a very positive influence in my life as well as others in the Navy who had the opportunity to serve with him. He will be sadly missed My sincere condolence to Jim’s family.

  15. helen baker says:

    dear Mary, I was so very sad today to learn that Jim passed away 3 years ago, Gary, and I often talked of you both and wondered where you were now, and remembered the good times we had in Kinloss. please accept my deep est sympathy for your loss, I know what you have all come through, and I will keep you in my prayers and have mass said for Jim love Helen

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