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'''Richard Toohey''' was a [[bobsledder|bobsledder]] and a [[Korean | '''Richard Toohey''' was a [[bobsledder|bobsledder]] and a [[Korean War veteran|Korean War veteran]]. | ||
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''[[Adirondack | ''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise|Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', January 29, 1981 | ||
'''Richard Toohey''' | '''Richard Toohey''' | ||
SARANAC LAKE - Richard Toohey of 9 [[Mountain | SARANAC LAKE - Richard Toohey of 9 [[Mountain Road|Mountain Road]] died Tuesday afternoon at his home. | ||
He was born July 30, 1932, the son of Martin and Helen (St.Mary) Toohey. | He was born July 30, 1932, the son of Martin and Helen (St.Mary) Toohey. | ||
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Mr. Toohey had been a resident of this area for most of his life and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Air Force. | Mr. Toohey had been a resident of this area for most of his life and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Air Force. | ||
He was a graduate of the [[Saranac | He was a graduate of the [[Saranac Lake High School|Saranac Lake High School]], Class of 1950. | ||
He was employed by the Veterans Memorial Association for the past year, and had previously been a carrier for the [[Saranac | He was employed by the Veterans Memorial Association for the past year, and had previously been a carrier for the [[Saranac Lake Post Office|Saranac Lake Post Office]] for 17 years. | ||
He was a member of Elks Lodge 1508, a member of the Elks Bowling League and of American Legion Post 447. | He was a member of Elks Lodge 1508, a member of the Elks Bowling League and of American Legion Post 447. | ||
A member of the [[Saranac | A member of the [[Saranac Lake Bobsled Club|Saranac Lake Bobsled Club]], he had been a brakeman for [[Harley Webb|Harley Webb]]'s four-man bobsled team. | ||
Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the [[Fortune | Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the [[Fortune Funeral Home|Fortune Funeral Home]]. | ||
An Elk's service will be held at 7:30 this evening, followed by a Bible vigil service. | An Elk's service will be held at 7:30 this evening, followed by a Bible vigil service. | ||
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11:15 a.m., at [[St. | A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11:15 a.m., at [[St. Bernard%27s Church|St. Bernard's Church]]. The celebrant will be Father [[C. J. McAvoy|C. J. McAvoy]]. | ||
Cremation will follow. | Cremation will follow. | ||
Donations may be made in Mr, Toohey's memory to the [[Saranac | Donations may be made in Mr, Toohey's memory to the [[Saranac Lake Rescue Squad|Saranac Lake Rescue Squad]]. | ||
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Revision as of 22:33, 22 December 2025
Born: July 30, 1932
Died: January 27, 1981
Married: Margaret (Peggy) Walsh
Children: Michael
Richard Toohey was a bobsledder and a Korean War veteran.
Adirondack Daily Enterprise, January 29, 1981
Richard Toohey
SARANAC LAKE - Richard Toohey of 9 Mountain Road died Tuesday afternoon at his home.
He was born July 30, 1932, the son of Martin and Helen (St.Mary) Toohey.
Survivors include his wife Margaret (Peggy) Walsh Toohey; a son Michael of Houston, Tex.; his mother, residing in Albany; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Peasley, Miss Rita Toohey, Miss Margaret Toohey; and a niece, Kathleen Toohey, all of Albany.
Mr. Toohey had been a resident of this area for most of his life and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Air Force.
He was a graduate of the Saranac Lake High School, Class of 1950.
He was employed by the Veterans Memorial Association for the past year, and had previously been a carrier for the Saranac Lake Post Office for 17 years.
He was a member of Elks Lodge 1508, a member of the Elks Bowling League and of American Legion Post 447.
A member of the Saranac Lake Bobsled Club, he had been a brakeman for Harley Webb's four-man bobsled team.
Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Fortune Funeral Home.
An Elk's service will be held at 7:30 this evening, followed by a Bible vigil service.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11:15 a.m., at St. Bernard's Church. The celebrant will be Father C. J. McAvoy.
Cremation will follow.
Donations may be made in Mr, Toohey's memory to the Saranac Lake Rescue Squad.