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John Thomas Toohil

February 28, 1939 — May 6, 2022

DURHAM – John Thomas Toohil, age 83, died on May 6, 2022. He was born on February 28, 1939, to James Thomas Toohil and Harriet White Toohil.


 John graduated from Catholic University of America. He taught music in Lindenhurst, Long Island, NY until 1994. John was pianist and choir director at St. Matthew until 2016.


 John is survived by his sisters, Mary Toohil, Bertha DeVita, and Margie Webb; his brothers, James, and Peter Toohil.  


A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Noon, May 11, 2022, from St. Matthew Catholic Church. Fr. Robert Staley will preside. The family will greet friends 11:00 – 12:00 PM Wednesday at the church.


 In lieu of flowers memorial my be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 Mason Road, Durham, NC 27712.


 The Toohil family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. Online condolences: www.hallwynne.com – select obituaries.

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Visitation

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Matthew Catholic Church

1001 Mason Road, Durham, NC 27712

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Mass

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

St. Matthew Catholic Church

1001 Mason Road, Durham, NC 27712

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Burial

St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery

, Durham, NC 27704

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