Frank Thomas Toomey, cherished his family
Frank Thomas Toomey, 91, of Milton, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 27, 1928, in Lewes, son of the late John and Rebecca (Terry) Toomey.
Mr. Toomey was a proud U.S. Navy, Army Corps, and Air Force veteran, having honorably served during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was a co-owner of Theresa's Ceramic Shop and was a faithful member of Lewes Presbyterian Church and the VFW. Mr. Toomey enjoyed reading and watching old western movies. Above all, he cherished time spent with those he held most dear. Mr. Toomey was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Toomey was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Theresa Charmella Toomey; and his brothers: John Toomey and Robert Toomey. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Dora DiDomenico of Milton; his daughters: Carol Shonts (Gary) of Rehoboth Beach, and Donna Cousineau (Jack) of Wilmington; his stepson, Christopher Scott Gordy of Milton; his stepdaughter, Carolyn Cucinotta (Tony) of Newark; his grandchildren: Dennis Ford, David Ford, Dawn Potts (Charles), Cheryl Rice, Joe Cousineau (Sarah), Kevin Cousineau, Caitlyn Cousineau (Andy), John Fields, and Alexandra Cucinotta; his great-grandchildren: Ian McCarty (Miranda), C.J. Potts, Ashley Chumley, Lauren Ford, Savannah Ford, Rylie Rice, Logan Rice, Hailey Cousineau, Morgan Cousineau, and Ronnie Moore; his great-great-grandchildren: Rowan McCarty, Avelinn McCarty, and Eleanor McCarty; his many nieces, nephews, and extended family; and his loyal feline companion, Skeeter.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Mr. Toomey's memory to Lewes Presbyterian Church, 133 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.
Please visit Mr. Toomey's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
