From Historian for St. Bernard's Church, Waterville, NY
Richard O'Toole, baptized Feb. 7, 1898, @ St. Bernard's Church, Waterville, N.Y., born on Jan. 23,1898, a son of William O'Toole and Margaret O'Connor. WTS; Joseph O'Connor and Helena O'Connor. (Richard dropped the O from O'Toole about 1918.)
Newspapers.com
1963 Apr 19, Democrat and Chronicle, P12, Rochester, New York
Toole – Richard J. Toole, aged 65 years, of 64 Tarrytown Road, suddenly, Tuesday, April 16, 1963. He is survived by his son, William C. Toole; his grandson, Michael Toole; his aunt, Miss Mary E. O'Connor; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mattie Funeral Home, 853 Culver Road. Prayers Saturday morning at 8:15 at the parlors followed by a Solemn Requiem Mass at 9 o'clock at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Waterville, N.Y. Those wishing may make contributions to the Rochester Rehabilitation Center, Inc. in his memory.
1963
Richard J. Toole
In a life that ended unexpectedly April 16 for Richard J. Toole, assistant manager of the Rochester Industrial Management Council, a story of courage was written that will live in the memories of those who knew this personable Irishman and ex-cavalryman.
An injury with a horse in the 1930s and a chronic illness conspired, in the course of 35 operations, to rob him of both legs. Yet through prosthetic aid he drove a car and only after his most recent surgery did he use crutches. Dick Toole never admitted to any handicap. He carried on a personal crusade by encouraging others. It was characteristic of Dick Toole to chide an acquaintance who had lost a foot in these words: "Look at me. I lost both legs but I get along." He did, too, with a fortitude in the face of adversities that would have disheartened lesser men. His competence as an executive was bulwarked by unbounded energy, utter devotion to his job and a priceless Irish wit.
Richard O'Toole, baptized Feb. 7, 1898, @ St. Bernard's Church, Waterville, N.Y., born on Jan. 23,1898, a son of William O'Toole and Margaret O'Connor. WTS; Joseph O'Connor and Helena O'Connor. (Richard dropped the O from O'Toole about 1918.)
Newspapers.com
1963 Apr 19, Democrat and Chronicle, P12, Rochester, New York
Toole – Richard J. Toole, aged 65 years, of 64 Tarrytown Road, suddenly, Tuesday, April 16, 1963. He is survived by his son, William C. Toole; his grandson, Michael Toole; his aunt, Miss Mary E. O'Connor; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mattie Funeral Home, 853 Culver Road. Prayers Saturday morning at 8:15 at the parlors followed by a Solemn Requiem Mass at 9 o'clock at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Waterville, N.Y. Those wishing may make contributions to the Rochester Rehabilitation Center, Inc. in his memory.
1963
Richard J. Toole
In a life that ended unexpectedly April 16 for Richard J. Toole, assistant manager of the Rochester Industrial Management Council, a story of courage was written that will live in the memories of those who knew this personable Irishman and ex-cavalryman.
An injury with a horse in the 1930s and a chronic illness conspired, in the course of 35 operations, to rob him of both legs. Yet through prosthetic aid he drove a car and only after his most recent surgery did he use crutches. Dick Toole never admitted to any handicap. He carried on a personal crusade by encouraging others. It was characteristic of Dick Toole to chide an acquaintance who had lost a foot in these words: "Look at me. I lost both legs but I get along." He did, too, with a fortitude in the face of adversities that would have disheartened lesser men. His competence as an executive was bulwarked by unbounded energy, utter devotion to his job and a priceless Irish wit.
From Historian for St. Bernard's Church, Waterville, NY
Richard O'Toole, baptized Feb. 7, 1898, @ St. Bernard's Church, Waterville, N.Y., born on Jan. 23,1898, a son of William O'Toole and Margaret O'Connor. WTS; Joseph O'Connor and Helena O'Connor. (Richard dropped the O from O'Toole about 1918.)
Newspapers.com
1963 Apr 19, Democrat and Chronicle, P12, Rochester, New York
Toole – Richard J. Toole, aged 65 years, of 64 Tarrytown Road, suddenly, Tuesday, April 16, 1963. He is survived by his son, William C. Toole; his grandson, Michael Toole; his aunt, Miss Mary E. O'Connor; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mattie Funeral Home, 853 Culver Road. Prayers Saturday morning at 8:15 at the parlors followed by a Solemn Requiem Mass at 9 o'clock at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Waterville, N.Y. Those wishing may make contributions to the Rochester Rehabilitation Center, Inc. in his memory.
1963
Richard J. Toole
In a life that ended unexpectedly April 16 for Richard J. Toole, assistant manager of the Rochester Industrial Management Council, a story of courage was written that will live in the memories of those who knew this personable Irishman and ex-cavalryman.
An injury with a horse in the 1930s and a chronic illness conspired, in the course of 35 operations, to rob him of both legs. Yet through prosthetic aid he drove a car and only after his most recent surgery did he use crutches. Dick Toole never admitted to any handicap. He carried on a personal crusade by encouraging others. It was characteristic of Dick Toole to chide an acquaintance who had lost a foot in these words: "Look at me. I lost both legs but I get along." He did, too, with a fortitude in the face of adversities that would have disheartened lesser men. His competence as an executive was bulwarked by unbounded energy, utter devotion to his job and a priceless Irish wit.
Richard O'Toole, baptized Feb. 7, 1898, @ St. Bernard's Church, Waterville, N.Y., born on Jan. 23,1898, a son of William O'Toole and Margaret O'Connor. WTS; Joseph O'Connor and Helena O'Connor. (Richard dropped the O from O'Toole about 1918.)
Newspapers.com
1963 Apr 19, Democrat and Chronicle, P12, Rochester, New York
Toole – Richard J. Toole, aged 65 years, of 64 Tarrytown Road, suddenly, Tuesday, April 16, 1963. He is survived by his son, William C. Toole; his grandson, Michael Toole; his aunt, Miss Mary E. O'Connor; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mattie Funeral Home, 853 Culver Road. Prayers Saturday morning at 8:15 at the parlors followed by a Solemn Requiem Mass at 9 o'clock at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Waterville, N.Y. Those wishing may make contributions to the Rochester Rehabilitation Center, Inc. in his memory.
1963
Richard J. Toole
In a life that ended unexpectedly April 16 for Richard J. Toole, assistant manager of the Rochester Industrial Management Council, a story of courage was written that will live in the memories of those who knew this personable Irishman and ex-cavalryman.
An injury with a horse in the 1930s and a chronic illness conspired, in the course of 35 operations, to rob him of both legs. Yet through prosthetic aid he drove a car and only after his most recent surgery did he use crutches. Dick Toole never admitted to any handicap. He carried on a personal crusade by encouraging others. It was characteristic of Dick Toole to chide an acquaintance who had lost a foot in these words: "Look at me. I lost both legs but I get along." He did, too, with a fortitude in the face of adversities that would have disheartened lesser men. His competence as an executive was bulwarked by unbounded energy, utter devotion to his job and a priceless Irish wit.
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