John Tosone, 78 of Paxton, passed away at 12:42 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Glen Cemetery, Paxton with Rev. Pat Allin officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Paxton American Legion Prairie Post 150. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.

John was born November 4, 1943, in Yonkers, New York the son of John Albert and Louise Kuss Tosone. He married Patsy Marie McNamara June 25, 1979 in Rockwood, Michigan. She preceded him in death November 15, 2015.

He is survived by one daughter, Joy Tosone of Mahomet; one son, John Tosone, Jr. of Davenport, Iowa; one granddaughter, Dorothy Tosone; and two great grandchildren, Wyatt and Pennelope.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Patsy.

John proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War as a medic. He was a Nuclear Power engineer for GE for 30 years. John was a member of the Gibson City United Methodist Church and the Gibson City Masonic Lodge #733.

He had a distinct New York accent that he carried with him from his youth and was very Old World Italian. John was very sociable and liked to talk to everyone. He enjoyed woodworking and playing World of Warcraft on the computer.

Memorials may be made to the family. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.