Thomas C. Toscano was born in Livingston MT, on June 3, 1953 to Antonio and Amelia (Just) Toscano. He grew up in Livingston MT, where he attended school and graduated. From an early age Tom enjoyed playing in the hills around Livingston and had a passion for automobiles. In 1976 he met Sheryl Toscano at the University of Oregon Hospital in Portland, OR. The running family joke was when Tom and Sheryl met at the hospital Tom couldn’t see and Sheryl couldn’t talk. At that time Sheryl worked at Plush Pippin in Portland and every time Tom had to travel over to Oregon for eye check-ups he would visit his sweetheart and enjoy a piece of strawberry pie. This is where their journey began.
On May 7, 1977 they were married in Portland and shortly after, moved to MT. Tom and Sheryl lived in Livingston where he worked for the “Bad News Railroad”-as he called it. In late 1977, he finished his plumbing and pipefitting apprenticeship. After his apprenticeship, Tom came to Colstrip on many occasions where he installed the plumbing in the Isabel Bills Elementary School. He was also a pipefitter during the construction of the power plants.
In 1980, they welcomed their first and only child, Jeff. By 1982 the family moved to Colstrip. Tom pipefitted for many years in the surrounding areas of Billings and Laurel. He finally accepted a job with the Montana Power Company in December of 1986, worked as a mechanic and later retired from there with over 30 years of service.
During his 40 years of living in Colstrip, Tom was a devout Catholic. He spent countless hours serving the church in many different ways. He cherished all the friendships and people he met over the years. In the late 90s, Tom and Sheryl built a cabin in western MT and he never missed a chance to tell stories about it to anyone. He absolutely loved camping and the outdoors.
In his spare time, Tom enjoyed going to swap meets, demo derbies, bump and runs, car shows, and watching NASCAR and Barrett Jackson car auctions. If you knew him, you knew how much he loved his family, friends, dogs and of course the Ford Mustang. During retirement he enjoyed driving his 3 Mustangs, working on jigsaw puzzles, spending time with family and friends, blasting his good time oldies and “putzing around” and “tinkering with things” in his garage.
Tom’s pride and joy were his grandsons Slade and Blake. He was delighted to drop them off and pick them up from school everyday. He always asked how their school work was going. He never missed any type of event they were involved with. He treasured every opportunity to tell everyone how proud he was of their accomplishments.
Tom loved and supported his son Jeff each and every day. He always helped him achieve his goals and was the epitome of what an outstanding father should be.
The true love of his life was Sheryl.
He was very selfless throughout his entire life and he routinely put others before himself.
Thank you dad, “Papa” for all your hard work, guidance, and sacrifices you made for our family.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents Antonio (Amelia) Toscano, brothers John and Jim, wife Sheryl, in laws Richard (Patricia) Toepfer, cousin Glenn Williams,
He is survived by his son Jeff (Connie) Toscano, grandsons Slade and Blake Toscano, Harrison and Calvin Full, cousins Dave Amsk, Nick Amsk, Mike Amsk, Russ (Linda) Thuesen, Alecia Thuesen and her children Kasen and Kira, Kyle Thuesen and his son Kyle, niece Jen (Jim) Napier and their children Jack and Jorjia Napier
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 PM
Wednesday April 6, 2022
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM
Thursday April 7, 2022
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Rite of Committal
Following the Funeral Mass
Thursday April 7, 2022
Colstrip Cemetery
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 PM
Wednesday April 6, 2022
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM
Thursday April 7, 2022
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Rite of Committal
Following the Funeral Mass
Thursday April 7, 2022
Colstrip Cemetery
Colstrip, Montana 59323
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Duane and Sue Allred says
May you Rest In Peace Tom!
Steve Perusich says
So sorry for the loss of Tom. He will always be a fond memory and I enjoyed working with him. Sending many prayers and blessings for him and his son Jeff and any remaining family he has left.RIP Tom.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😢❤️
Sandy Perusich says
Sending my deepest sympathies to the Toscano family. May God grant you peace and support. Tom and Cheryl are together again and will watch over their family from above.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😥❤️🕊🕊✝️✝️
Jose F Ortiz says
Dear Jeff
So sorry for the loss of Mr. T. Ours prayers are with you and the boys. Back together with Mrs. T.
Love,
Jose & Jeanne
Bob Custer says
Tommy was the best person I have ever know and a great friend. I will miss him, but he will always be in my thoughts and heart.
shelly holum says
sending prayers to all of the family
Ralph F Sutich says
So Soory For Thd Loss Of Your Dad Tom Jeff My Prayers Are With You And The Boys As Well As My Condoldnces And With All The Toscno Family Tom Was A Great Friend And A Great Person He Was In Our Mens Group At St Margerts Marys In Colstrip Tom Baked The Best Bannana Bread He lSaid It Was Your Moms Recipee Jdff It Was Great I Will Miss Tom His Sdnse Of Humor And Our Visits And His Delicous Bannan Bread Tom Dose Not Havd To Suffer No More Hds With The Lord And With Cheryl Rest In Peace Tom
Lloyd & Norma Gange says
So sorry for your loss Jeff.You are in our prayers. We will miss
Our Sun.morning coffee with him.
Max Hiwalker says
Prayers for Tom’s family, I worked with him in the 80s in Colstrip.
Geraldine Cadwell says
We are so sorry, we will miss is smile.
Marilyn & Lyle Dorn says
I am so sorry to see that Tom passed away. Prayers to his family. He was a great person. So fun to talk to about his cars. Rest in peace Tom.
Jackson Craig says
To you Jeff and the family; As sorry for your loss with sympathy and then celebration life memories as cherish you and his grandsons. Sharing himself in knowledge and support to his family is so precious. The prayers of comfort during this time and ahead beyond.
Dwight and Ann Gunnare says
We are so sorry that you have now lost both of your parents, Jeff. We were lucky to have known them during our Colstrip days. They were good community and education advocates. Our thought and prayers.
Janelle Loyning says
Jeff and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Toms passing. Loved having him as a neighbor!! Our little blue heeler will miss sneaking over and saying hi when he was tinkering in the garage!! Sending hugs and prayers my friend.
Jeff & Debi Benson says
Tom has been a great neighbor for 36 years. We’ve been through a lot and helped each other when we could. Tom was always so kind and we never heard him speak unkindly of anyone. Always up for a joke and a good laugh.
Jeff, Slade and Blake: we are so sorry for your loss. He loved his grandsons and so enjoyed all the time he spent with him. We will miss him!
Ken Stokes says
Jeff and boys sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Tom was a good man and was a friend to everyone.
Jane and Duane McPherson says
Thinking of you Jeff and boys. Tom was one of the good guys. We will surely miss him.
Ken and Irene Nelson says
Jeff, we are so sorry for the passing of your dad. Ken and Tom loved talking cars. Your dad loved his Mustangs. Over the years we spent lots of time with your parents at school events , Coal and Cattle and as neighbors. May the love of God , family and friends support you during this difficult time. Sending our love.
Joe and Loy Martens says
Jeff and family,
So sorry to hear about Tom. We so enjoyed him over the years. He was a good soul. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Skiles says
Jeff, Slade and Blake,
We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s Passing. Tom was a wonderful man, who always had a smile and kind word. He loved his sports and grandsons. Tom gets to rejoice in heaven with Sheryl now. He will be missed.
Love, Doug & Debbie
Debbie Miller says
Tom’s Family,
We very sorry for your loss! Tom was such a wonderful friend. Always so nice to everyone. Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Eddie and Debbie Miller
Alvin Baker says
Tom was an old friend of my Dad, they worked together at BN in Livingston.
Lu Shomate says
Oh Jeff I was so sorry to hear about Tom. Your Dad always always had a smile on his face! I know you and the boys will miss him. I’m thankful that he and Sheryl can be together again. Our heartfelt prayers are with you – we are sorry for your loss!
Lu Shomate & Dave Hensel
Joanne & Larry Schrupp says
So sad to see that Tom passed away. Jeff, you and the boys are in our prayers. Always enjoyed Tom’s sense of humor and his quiet support of Cheryl’s involvement with Coal and Cattle. Fun days to remember.
Mick Petersen says
Sorry for your loss Jeff. Tom was was a great guy and he always had a story that kept people laughing. He will surly be missed by all.
Dennis Fishbaugher & Kay Bergsing says
We are sorry to hear about Tom. He was such a kind man and had such great sense of humor . We will sure miss Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jeff.
Gary Walton says
Tom and I graduated from Park High together in 1972. I remember he left for Colstrip and I left for Missoula. Tom was always in my home room because we were at the end of the alphabet. I can picture him walking in with his mischievous grin as I write this 50 years later. I have thought of Tom many times over the years. Even though we grew very distant as time passed, I will always value our friendship. My sympathies to you.
Steve Hollowell says
I attended school with Tom in Livingston. We spent many hours at the lake. He taught me how to waterski. We spent many a Friday and Saturday night cruising the drag. I would run into Tom and Sheryl in Forsyth. I am saddend to hear of his passing. A very good friend from the old days. RIP
Steve Hollowell
Nancy Adkins says
I met Tom when he came to visit Rose Toscano Amsk. He came and visited with me one day and shared pictures about his early years in Livingston.. My grandmother , Rachel , lived across from the Toscanos on South G. He was so much fun and such a nice person. Your family is blessed to part of that great Italian community in Livingston. If you come to Livingston , I hope to meet you.
Cindy Hogg says
We are so very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We grew up with him and I worked with Sheryl in Livingston. Wonderful people. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Cindy & Tom Hogg
Jack and Rainalda Burns says
Our heartfelt sorrow in the passing of Tom. God bless you his family. I met Tom in late grade school and he was always a wonderful friend. have lost track of him as well as others and I am very happy he has such a wonderful family life. He is living on in your hearts and prayers. Be blessed and safe. Sincerely Jack and Rainalda Burns
Mark Stevens says
I knew Tom in Park County HIgh School. I have quite a few memories of our days at the plants. He was always upbeat and people enjoyed his sense of humor. Jeff and family our prayers are with you during this time of loss. One of the memories I have of him was changing out the targets on the steam blow piping on Unit 3. He spent a number of years working on the Water Treatment Equipment on U14. Great guy and his faith was a key to who he was.
Vicki Strong Covington says
Tom was a dear friend. He will be forever missed. My heart goes out to his family.
Roland Bratland says
I was a best friend of Tom for only a year or so when we lived in Livingston. I’m pretty sure we got to write on or color one wall and after they’d paint over. We ran & biked all over the hills where the Fish & P for Park was plus swimming in the ditch. Our dads worked for NP railroad @ that time. Lost touch when we moved back to the farm out of Clyde Park.. My condolences to the family. Randy Bratland
Marty Stover says
Jeff and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. The thought of your mom and dad together again puts a big smile on my face.
Mike & Paula Childers says
Jeff, your Dad will be missed. Mike enjoyed talking to Tom about their project cars. He was always smiling, laughing, enjoying life, but missing your Mom and their 2 precious pups, Babe & Trubba. (I may have spelled that wrong.) We shared our love of dogs with your parents. We have miss your Mom so much and just can’t believe that Tom is now gone. May they rest in peace together. Love and prayers to you and your sons.
Gary and Amber Ramsey says
Jeff and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Tom will be missed by many. May your lovely memories be comfort to you all! Hugs!
Margaret Dickson says
So sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed your mom & dad’s friendship. Your dad will be missed
Louise Davenport says
We are so sorry to hear. Your family is very precious to us. Prayers.
Jill L Myers says
Jeff & Family,
So very sorry for the loss of Tom. He had a kind and friendly nature and will be missed by this community.
Willowa Heppner says
Jeff and family I am sorry to hear that Tom passed away. He always had a smile on his face and à story to tell. Will miss him as I do your mom Sheryl. Prayers be with you during this difficult time
Ron & Eleanor Swenson says
So sorry for your loss, your dad was a special man! He’s with Sheryl now. I’m so glad I got to visit with him last year @ Colstrip Days! What a wonderful fella ! You & your boys take care , in our prayers! Ron enjoyed working with your dad. Ron & Eleanor Swenson & families
Carla walker says
Jeff I’m so sorry for you’re loss Tom will truly be missed my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Amy Hofacker says
Jeff and boys,
Dick and I are sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. Your parents were the best of Colstrip, each conversation with them was a true delight. May precious memories of your dad sustain you in this difficult time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anthony and Sylvia Wuest says
Jeff. We are so sorry for your loss. He truly was a wonderful person and his love for his family was plain to see. God Bless you and your boys as you walk through this new chapter of life.