Obituary of Joseph F. Toolen

Joseph F. Toolen Died - February 14, 2016 Putnam - Joseph F. Toolen, 94, of Putnam, CT, died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Westview Health Care, Dayville. He was born January 28, 1922 son of the late Thomas A. and Deborah (Lynch) Toolen. Joe was a longtime communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation and a lifelong resident of Putnam. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the Army Air Force as a Radio Operator and a Gunner on a B24. He was a graduate of Putnam High School and Putnam Trade School. Joe was employed for over 25 years as a Machine Operator at Winterburn Manufacturing Company in Putnam. He was a life member of the Putnam Lodge of Elks #574. He was the last of his family, predeceased by his siblings, Thomas, Mary and Anna. A Graveside Service will be Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam with Military Honors.