Patrick A. Tocci

Patrick A. Tocci , 58 , of Palmerton, died Saturday, September 9, 2006 in Baltimore, MD. Born January 30, 1948 in Fountain Hill, he was the son of Marjorie Phanner Tocci of Bethlehem and the late Patrick Tocci. He was the loving husband of the late Marcia Diehl Tocci who died in August of 2000. Patrick was a Structural Steel Designer for 20 years, owning and operating the former Tee?s Drafting Service, Palmerton. For the past two years, he was employed at Szoke Iron Works in Walnutport. He served his country during Vietnam in the US Navy. Pat was actively involved in wrestling for over 30 years including coaching stints at Parkland and Palmerton. He was the Director of the Talon Wrestling Club, a USA Wrestling Organization of Bethlehem for 12 years. During his tenure as the director, the club hosted numerous High School International Meets from 1993-2003. He also served as a Team Leader on a Tour to China in 2001. One of Pat?s true loves in life was sailing on his boat. In addition to his mother, Marjorie, he will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Patrick Tocci & wife Marisa of Lititz, PA; Ryan Tocci of Kutztown; daughter, Erika Soldridge & husband Thomas of Allentown; Joleen DelVecchio & husband G.P. of Byram Twp., NJ; brothers, Robert Tocci of Bethlehem; Michael Tocci of Slatington, David Tocci of Coopersburg; Greg Tocci of Bethlehem; Joseph Tocci of Walnutport; sister, Susan Tocci of Bethlehem; and grandchildren, Sydney, Mackenzie & Phoenix DelVecchio, Patrick Stefano, Nico & Marco Tocci, Jenna & Gage Soldridge. Services: The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Friday, September 15, 2006 at Church of the Manger, 1401 Greenview Dr. Bethlehem. A Memorial Service will follow at 8 PM. Connell Funeral Home Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, are handling all arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Surfrider Foundation, P.O. Box 6010, San Clemente, CA 92674-6010.