Nicholas Toth
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Nicholas John Toth Sept. 8, 1916 - March 13, 2010 Passed away peacefully on March 13th at 93 years young. A resident of San Francisco for over 60 years. Born to Nicholas and Maria (Yolanda) Toth in Lackawanna, New York. Graduated in 1941 from Canisius College, Buffalo, N.Y. Nick was inducted into Canisius Sports Hall of Fame in 1987 for his basketball and football careers, and won MVP award for winning the football game against St. Bonaventure with a score of 13-7. He played full back and center. After college in 1941, Nick played for the American Football League (AFL) team, the Buffalo Tigers in guard position. Nick was one of the "Iron Men" in the Golden Age of professional football. All plans for 1942 season came to a sudden stop with the attack on Pearl Harbor and the start of WWII. Nick enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and was awarded a Victory Medal in WWII, a star in Asiatic Pacific and American Theatre. From 1943-44 he was football and basketball coach at the WAIPIO Amphibius Operating Base at Pearl Harbor. He continued in service as a reserve officer until 1948 when he retired as a Lieutenant Commander. He started his professional career in 1947 as an agent with Equitable Life Insurance. He was awarded a Hall of Fame Medal from Equitable Life Assurance Society for his distinguished career in Life Insurance Underwriting in which he was active for 61 years. Nick retired in 2008 at age 92. Nick is survived by his son William G. Toth, his former daughter-in-law Danielle Steel; his grand nieces Victoria Ricciarelli, Marie Ricciarelli and Sandra Schram, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Nick was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Dorothea (Doty) Lorraine McKee Toth, his grandson Nicholas John Steel Traina, his brother William Toth, his sisters Yolan Horvath and Mary Toth, his brother and sister-in-laws Harry and Eleanor Burger, and his niece Lorraine Dorothea LeBaron Ricciarelli. Nick was dearly loved by his family and friends for his genuine kindness, compelling smile and great humor. He listened patiently and helped wherever he could. His real talent was in fishing. He once caught a 55 lb. salmon and a 25 lb. steelhead, and he passed this talent on to his son Bill. His positive attitude toward life was an inspiration to all who knew and loved him. A celebration of Nick's life and memorial will take place at a later date.
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