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Michael Anthony Toglia
7/13/2010

Michael Anthony Toglia age 29, of Wayne, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.

 

He was born in Passaic, lived in Clifton and was raised in Wayne where he lived for the past twenty-four years.

 

Michael graduated from Wayne Hills High School with the Class of 1999. He played four years of varsity football and also played on the baseball and basketball teams.    He continued his education at Montclair State University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Health with the Class of 2005.

 

He was currently employed as a Physical Trainer at the Lifetime Athletic, Florham Park.

 

Michael is best described as a fun loving, outgoing, personable person who loved his family, had a great sense of humor, and was quick with a quip or movie line.

 

He was the beloved husband of Lauren (Toner) Toglia; loving son of Neal and Joan(Stephan) Toglia of Wayne; loved brother of Brian Toglia of East Rutherford; cherished grandson of Charles Stephan; loved nephew of Lawrence and Donald Stephan and Richard Toglia.

 

Funeral services were held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Friends of Wayne Animals, PO Box 3701, Wayne NJ07470 or the Little Footsteps of Wayne PAL 973-696-4097 would be appreciated. Arrangements are by the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.

Guest Book

7/15/2010

Our hearts go out to your family during this very difficult time. Mike was a great kid and we will truly miss him. We are so sorry.

Larry, K, Tyler and Kristin Hall

7/15/2010

My sincere sympathy to your family. My prayers are with you.

Grace DeMarco

7/15/2010

Neal, Joan and Brian, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathies. love, Val and Bruce

Bruce & Valerie Fornelius

7/15/2010

You were an amazing health/gym teacher at GWMS! You will be missed. We

Ruthie Figueroa

7/15/2010

You were an amazing health/gym teacher at GWMS! You will be missed. We will always love you Mr.T!

Ruthie Figueroa

7/15/2010

To The Toglia Family, Please accept my condolence as I have prayed for all of you and Mike since answering Neal's phone call. I had the pleasure of working with Mike since Lifetime opened in October 2008. I was his Ass't Manager and we had a wonderful working relationship he was like a son to me and my own 2 children will miss him dearly. Everyone loved Mike as he will be in missed but remain in our HEARTS FOREVER. At a later time I would love to write you a letter or speak to you about the impact he had on so so many people. We were blessed to have him as a friend, co worker and part of our "family". My thoughts and prayers are with you, I am truly sorry for your loss. Michele Grande

michele grande

7/15/2010

To The Toglia Family, Please accept my condolence as I have prayed for all of you and Mike since answering Neal's phone call. I had the pleasure of working with Mike since Lifetime opened in October 2008. I was his Ass't Manager and we had a wonderful working relationship he was like a son to me and my own 2 children will miss him dearly. Everyone loved Mike as he will be in missed but remain in our HEARTS FOREVER. At a later time I would love to write you a letter or speak to you about the impact he had on so so many people. We were blessed to have him as a friend, co worker and part of our "family". My thoughts and prayers are with you, I am truly sorry for your loss. Michele Grande

michele grande

7/16/2010

Best Physical Education teacher ever. You will be missed. We all love you.

Class of George Washington Middle School, 2007-2008 students

7/16/2010

Mike was one of a kind and a good friend. I'll never forget the fun times we had. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Tom Lyons

7/16/2010

Dear Joan and Neal.. my heart is with you today. I cannot imagine your loss. I am hoping you find peace in the wonderful memories of your cherished son, Michael. I know he was a good man and a great friend to his Wayne Hills team members, he will be missed by all who knew him! With love and sympathy, Liz Ryan (Mark's Aunt Liz)..

Liz Ryan

7/16/2010

Joan, Neal, and Brian, There are no words that would adequately express our condolences. We pray for Michael and you - may you find comfort and peace. With our love and prayers, Karen, Donald, and DJ

Karen Deacon

7/16/2010

I am so sorry. Michael was such a good man. I was his freshmen baseball coach and he was one of my favorites. He always came to practice with a smile on his face and the desire to work hard. I will miss seeing him around town. I am so sorry for your loss.

Coach Bill Acampora

7/16/2010

My heartfelt condolences to you all on this tragic loss of Michael. My son, Steven, and Michael were childhood friends at Theunis Dey . Marcia Chapman

Marcia Chapman

7/16/2010

Would like to say I'm very sorry for your loss. I went to high school with mike all four years at Wayne hills. He was a great person, full of laughs and personality. He will be missed. May he rest in peace. Nancy Coppola

Nancy Coppola (formerly Nora kudeimati)

7/16/2010

My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark Sheptock

7/16/2010

We are saddened to hear the news that your son passed away. Our thought is with you. Your friend John and Sue Lee

John K Lee

7/16/2010

Mr. T, i cried for a good 2 hours last night, couldn not eat,could not sleep,it was living hell. We were so close wheni was a kid in middle school growing up having you there for me eevryday when i needed you. nomatter what the problem was. Between football girls, school, moeny,family problems, you were there for me. I was plannign on coming to visit you in a few weeks at lifetime athletics, i regret not coming to see you earlier. I want to let you know i am doing great liek you said i would after i left wayne. you told me i would help pompton lakes and this football program and i sure as hell am. because you believed in me. I do not know how im going to get through these next few weeks. i know you would want me to smile and as you would say you only live once and it is summer now. you will be with me all football season i know it. dont worry you r going on my gloves before everygame your name. i love you and i will miss you big guy. oh and i found a picture of us when i was 12 lol. it will be framed now. your student/friend - majer

Majer Biokua

7/16/2010

Neal, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tom Decker

Tom Decker

7/16/2010

I am truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim Beattie

Jim Beattie

7/16/2010

Our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frank and Stephanie Lopatosky

7/16/2010

Neal, Joan and Brian, I'm so sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort and peace at this difficult time. You are in many thoughts and prayers.

Susan Imperio

7/16/2010

You'll be deeply missed, Mike. I would say that I know your up there looking down on us, but I know you're probably too busy playing Mike Tyson's Punch-Out and eating Double Stuffed Oreos. I love you, man.

Joseph Boates

7/16/2010

We are so very sorry to hear about Michael. Since, you know that we know what you're going through, please feel free to call us at any time. Our home number is 302-539-0205 and our cell is 609-661-0184.

Richard & Lynn Janecek

7/16/2010

My thoughts of prayer are with you. I pray that you find peace and understanding during this difficult time.

Candace Johns

7/16/2010

Rest in peace my friend, rest in peace.

Christine Huggins

7/16/2010

Ms. Joan, Joan and family, I know there are no words that can ease your pain. Our hearts are with you and your family today and always. Much love and prayers Lisa,Michael and Chris Acampora

lisa acampora

7/16/2010

Dear Joan, Neal and family, Please know that we are sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to you. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Michael was a beautiful young man and he will always be in our prayers. Love, Pat & Kevin O'Neill

Patricia E. O'Neill

7/16/2010

So sad to hear of Mike's passing.

Wendy Nastasi

7/16/2010

With my deepest of sympathy I would like to extend my condolences to Michael’s family. He was a gracious person and hard working colleague. Our team will not be the same without him.

Angelo Fieno

7/16/2010

I am very sorry to hear of Michaels sudden death. He was my trainer at Spa 23 several years ago & I always enjoyed our workouts & chats. He was the same age as my daughter & we always enjoyed sharing stories about sports, family, jobs etc. He was a hard working & delightful young man and I know you must have been very proud of him. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your terrible loss. I will miss him also & remember him in my prayers. Sincerely, Claire Minarick

Claire Minarick

7/16/2010

Hey Tog's, I know over the years we lost touch, but memories of little leauge and our time together as teammates and competitors growing up will forever be remembered. Whether we were shooting at the same hoop or I was facing you in the batters box, your talent was something I always admired and gave me the desire to practice even harder, and strive to be even better! I know that you have touched so many lives and for that, will be greatly missed...

Tyler Hall

7/16/2010

I know that the loss of Michael is indescribable. I can imagine how much you and your family are grieving. I can only say that you will be in the prayers of Bob and Ronnie Dayton.

Robert Dayton (E&K)

7/16/2010

Joan, Neal and family... I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and words cannot express our sorrow. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Love you Joan....

Lauren Gerasimenko-Hout

7/17/2010

Dear Joan and Neal.... I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your son Michael. Claudia called me to tell me of this heartbreaking event. My heart is breaks for you and your entire family. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers, if you feel the need, you can e-mail me. God bless all of you. Love, Cyndie

Cyndie Stasiak Marraccini

7/17/2010

My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jennifer Giannone

7/17/2010

I know you will always be looking down on us. I still can hear you laughing. Mike my friend, my brother, I love you.

Craig Fleishman

7/17/2010

Neal, Joan, and Brian. . . .I was deeply upset upon hearing about Mike. You raised an intelligent, athletic, personable, and all around wonderful human being. He will be remembered by everyone whose lives he touched. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Elaine Gemma

7/17/2010

Joan, Neal and Brian My deepest sympathy and love at this difficult time. May he rest in peace in God's kingdom. Your friend forever Pat

Pat Roberti

7/17/2010

Simply, you will be missed. May God bless you.

Todd Sabatino

7/17/2010

Simply, you will be missed. May God bless you.

Todd Sabatino

7/17/2010

I will always hold many memories of Mike close to my heart...I'm so sorry for your loss

Autumn

7/18/2010

Neal--what a tragedy--my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.

Chris Wood

7/18/2010

Joan,Neal and family.Words can not express the sorrow we felt today learning of Michael's passing.The years we spent together with Togs and our basketball team are memories I will always cherish.I will never forget his beautiful smile and love for competition.Our deepest sympathy to your family and God bless you.

Marion and Roland Tulino

7/18/2010

Joan,Neal and family.Words can not express the sorrow we felt today learning of Michael's passing.The years we spent together with Togs and our basketball team are memories I will always cherish.I will never forget his beautiful smile and love for competition.Our deepest sympathy to your family and God bless you.

Marion and Roland Tulino

7/18/2010

Neal and Joan our deepest sympathy for your loss.I remember a proud father sharing the exploits of his son on the field. You are in our prayers. John and Jan Urban

John and Jan Urban

7/18/2010

Neal, Joan, Brian...I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael will be greatly missed!

Joely Jackowitz

7/19/2010

My deepest condolences on the passing of your son. Although I did not know him well, I know he was a good person and respected member in the community and his own profession. You and your family are in my prayers. With deepest sympathy, Yessica Pena

Yessica Pena

7/19/2010

Neal and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.

Peter Kristiansen

7/19/2010

My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Neesha Desai

7/19/2010

Joan, Neal and Brian, We cannot find the words to express our sympathy on the loss of Michael. We will both pray for peace for your family. May the Lord, God watch over all of You. Greg & Ellie

Greg Barkowski

7/19/2010

Neal, My condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Manuel Loureiro

7/19/2010

Neal, Joan and Brian: Our deepest sympathies to you all on this tragic loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and be comforted to know that Michael is at peace in the comforting arms of God.

Todd and Debbie Schickel

7/19/2010

Neal, Joan, Brian & Lauren-- I was deeply saddened when I heard of Mike's passing. My memories of Mike are from coaching at Wayne LL. The faces and memories of most of the kids from back then just blur, but not Mike's. He was a good kid, intense competitor and always tough on himself to carry the team. I enjoyed him back then and after my wife told me he trained her I had hoped to get a chance to see him again. Listening to her talk about him it is obvious he had succeeded in life. I am so sorry for your loss.

Bob Minarick

7/19/2010

Neal, I'm so sorry for the loss of your son; my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Lorraine Mele

7/19/2010

Lauren and the Toglias, I'm so sorry for all of your loss. You are all in my prayers. Whenever I'd visit Lauren, Mike would always try to make me feel comfortable and always made us laugh. Death is the hardest part of life not for those who have passed but for those who are left behind. they are forced to grasp the concept of leaving this earth to another atmosphere that we call heaven, but they call home."

Kate Marcus

7/19/2010

Neal, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Luis and Lisa Duarte

7/19/2010

Neal, We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.

Hina and Niel Patel

7/19/2010

Neal, Pam and I send our condolences on your loss...may GOD Bless you and yours at this time! Kathy Krumbine and Pam Shuttleworth

Kathy Krumbine

7/20/2010

Neal, Sorry for your loss. I am very sad to hear passing of your son at such a younger age. I will keep your family in my payers to give you stregnth during this difficult time. :Dilip

Dilip Radadia

7/20/2010

Dear Joan and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your son. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless all of you in this difficult time. With deepest sympathy. Love, Clelia, Bill, Justine and Lindsay

Clelia Hopper

7/20/2010

Sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies.

Ken Bienkowski

7/20/2010

Neal,Joan, Brian, and Lauren, We were so sorry to hear about Mike. I know words can not ease your pain right now, but seeing all of the great things that people are writing here means he was a great young man who made an impact on a lot of people's lives. Hopefully that will bring you a little peace. Our sincerest sympathies and prayers for your family. Jeff and Suzanne DiNome

Suzanne DiNome

7/20/2010

Neal, I am so sorry to hear about your son. I know you and your family were very proud of him. I talk to my son many times about his accomplishments.

Robert Lennox

7/21/2010

To Mike's Family and Friends, Mike was my Personal Trainer when he worked at my gym while attending college. I was 40 years his senior, but he took me seriously as a client and gave me his all. He was a pleasure to be with, and was liked and admired by everyone. His enthusiasm, friendliness and genuine dedication to helping others made people around him feel great. Mike will be in my heart always. In sorrow for your painful loss, and in the hope that you find comfort in the certainty of all the good that Mike did, Audrey Donellan

Audrey Donellan

7/22/2010

I was sad to hear of Mike's passing. I am truly sorry for your loss.

David Harrison

7/23/2010

Neal - our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Debbie and Marc Lawlor

7/23/2010

I don't know what to say at this unfortunate moment which I came to know yesterday. I can't even fathom what you and your family are going thru. I pray to God that He gives you and your family the patience and the ability to overcome this loss. Our prayers will always be with you.

Iftekhar (Ifte) Hossain

7/23/2010

I was shocked to read about Mike's passing ... I remember all the fun times we had in Little League. My condolences to the family

Rob Dziadosz

7/25/2010

Lauren and the Toglia family, Words can't describe how shocked and saddened I am to hear about Mikes passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lauren- please know that I am here for you always...

Jenna and Nick

7/28/2010

my prayers and sympathy goes out to you and your family...i'll always remember the joy and love in your eyes when you spoke of your dear son...

marcie pepe

7/28/2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You can certainly be proud and take comfort in his numerous accomplishments during his lifetime and the impact he had on family, friends and students. With deepest sympathy, Dave Schnabel

Dave Schnabel

8/7/2010

Neal, Jeanette and I send our deepest condolences on the passing of your son. Words cannot fit the occasion. Satt and Jeanette Oishi

Satt Oishi


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