Brockport: George P. Toth, 75, of Brockport, New York, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2016 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Torrington, Connecticut, George lived most of his life in State College, Pennsylvania and Brockport, New York.
He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 49 years, Virginia ‘Ginger’ (Feshler); his three loving and proud children; daughter Karin Lisack (Matt), daughter Lisa Salzman (Marc) and son Greg (Natalie); his brother Robert Toth (Claudia) of Torrington; his uncle, Deacon Eugene Nebiolo; many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and other friends, including close family friend, Dr. Betsy Balzano.
George also leaves a loving legacy to his seven grandchildren who were the joy of his life: Peter, Daniel and Evelyn Lisack; Vivienne and Ashton Salzman; and Mackenzie and Andrew Toth. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Josephine Toth, his cousin Stephen, and his many beloved aunts and uncles.
George’s life and career touched the lives of many. After receiving his Ph.D. from Penn State University, Dr. Toth was assistant professor at both The College at Brockport and Nazareth College. He then spent most of his career as Director of Career Services at Brockport and was an influential advisor to the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. In his retirement, he continued his work with students and served on the Board of the United Nations Association of Rochester (UNAR). George was a well-known member of his community and enjoyed his time volunteering at the Brockport Welcome Center.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 4:00-7:00pm, with a prayer service at 7:00pm at the Fowler Funeral Home, 340 West Avenue, Brockport. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 3rd at 10:00am at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 152 Main Street in Brockport. Memorial donations may be made in George’s name to the Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester or to UNAR where a scholarship is being created in his honor.
