Nicholas Peter Toltl

1971 - 2017

Nicholas Peter Toltl obituary, 1971-2017, Stoney Creek, ON

BORN

1971

DIED

2017

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Nicholas Toltl Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 24, 2017.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas on April 23, 2017 at the age of 45 years. Loving husband of Tracey. Beloved father to Nathan who was everything to him. He will be infinitely missed by his loving parents Nicholas and Eva, his brother David (Anna-Marie), his sister Lisa (Brandon), his nephew Stephen, his niece Nadia, his aunt Julia, his uncle Dan, cousins Danny and Kristine (Mark) his grandmother Irene, and extended family, colleagues and good friends. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Joseph's Hospital for their compassionate care.



His family will receive friends at the Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave. E. on Friday from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 29th at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated.

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May 4, 2017

Coworker

Asma Husein

Always cheerful, always smiling, always willing to lend a helping hand. A very rare, genuine human being. Was absolutely stunned to hear of his passing. Rest In Peace, Nick!

April 28, 2017

Gabriel Nabout

Coach Nick,

Never have I had the great privilege of meeting such a genuinely kind, caring and cheerful person.
From the minute I met you, you made me feel like one of the team and you ensured that I knew how much faith you had in me.
I hope to make you proud this season, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace Coach Nick!

April 28, 2017

Luisa Muhleisen

Thinking back to the time I shared with Nick, I'm reminded of one story that exemplifies who he was. When I started working at Lilly as a student in 2001, we visited the UofT library for a literature search. The UofT Science Library wasn't good enough, of course, so we drove to Mac.

He was dedicated, driven, remarkably intelligent, and passionate. He made a point of spreading joy always, often in the form of an extended "re-he-eeeeeeeally" a là Ace Ventura, in response to your data. I had the pleasure of working along side him for over a decade, often laughing, always learning.

I'm shocked and saddened to hear of Nick's passing. I wish my deepest condolences to Nick's family and friends.

You are missed.

April 28, 2017

Friend

Scott & Maxine McGoldrick

Nick you were an amazing coach and mentor. We were absolutely devasted to hear of your passing. We will always remember how you inspired us on and off the soccer pitch. Until we meet again my friend. Our thoughts are with you Tracey and Nate.

April 28, 2017

Anthony & Teresa Pellegrino

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Toltl family! We are so deeply saddened of his passing! He was such a great coach and taught the boys with such passion and dedication! You will truly be missed Nick! Tracey and Nathan, remember his contagious smile and laugh, his sense of humour and the wonderful memories!
Rest in Peace Coach Nick! The Pellegrino Family

April 28, 2017

Malcolm Angod

Nick, I'm deeply saddened to hear that your life was cut sort at such a young age. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your life was truly filled with an abundance of love and laughter. Your smile was contagious and your words were inspirational. You were a candle that brightened our days and warmed our hearts. May you soul rest in peace among a thousand stars.

April 28, 2017

Laurel and Brian Porteous

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Nick, our thoughts and prayers are with you Tracy, Nathan and family at this sad time.

April 28, 2017

Brian Fehst

I was shocked and saddened to hear the news. I was fortunate to have met Nick in his LARL days at Eli Lilly (where he was instrumental in granting me a unique opportunity) His family, friends and colleagues past and present will remember a renaissance man of many gifts.

April 28, 2017

Anna Cameirao

My thoughts and prayers are with the Toltl family at this difficult time. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Nick's passing. Nick was a colleague for many years at Eli Lilly. He had a way of making a mundane meeting into a fun meeting.........some of my favorite expressions that he often used were "Dollars to donuts", "I don't give a flying fadoo", and "Here's the thing"..He was a brilliant Scientist. He will be missed.

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April 27, 2017

David Locke

My thoughts and prayers are with all those remembering Nick at this time. My memories are of a man with a joy for life, a constant smile, and a passion for and sharing his many gifts and talents. I'm sure fond memories of Nick will live on in all the lives he has touched.

April 27, 2017

Victoria Resovac

Dave, Anna-Marie, Stephen, Nadia and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of such a special person in your lives. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

April 27, 2017

Ronnie Das

So very sad and shocked to hear of Nick's untimely passing. His fun and witty nature is one of the reasons that I remember my time at Eli Lilly with such fondness. My deepest and sincere condolences to his family.

April 27, 2017

Pratibha Sarkar

Nick always smiled and believed the best of others. I am grateful for his encouragement and trust. My family and I are shocked to hear of his passing at such a young age.

April 27, 2017

Sandra James

My condolences to the Toltl family. Nick has been taken from you far too soon and this will leave a big hole in all of your hearts. I can only hope and pray that in time you are all able to move on and cherish the wonderful memories you will always have of your time with him. Nick was wonderful to work with and I Will never forget his wonderful sense of humour. May he rest in peace.

April 27, 2017

Kristin Arpin

Such shocking and terrible news. Nick's contributions to Lilly's research and funny "red book" jokes will always be remembered by many. My heart goes out to Nick's family and friends. Such an intelligent and passionate person taken way too soon.

April 27, 2017

russ grant

My thoughts and love go out to Nick's family and friends. A truly wonderful man and such a terrible loss to all of us who knew him. The smile is a lasting memory I have of Nick, truly a ray of sunshine.

April 27, 2017

Jeff McMurter

I am very sad to hear this news, my condolences to all of Nick's family and friends. I will remember Nick for his great sense of humor and his sharp mind.

April 27, 2017

Brenda Vetrone

Heartfelt sympathy goes out to Tracey, Nathan and Nick's family and close friends. It is difficult to believe someone who left such a positive impact on the lives of so many has been taken so soon. I worked with Nick at GSK just after he received his PhD and I will always remember him for his smile, his sense of humour and his exuding warmth that made all days "sunny". Thank you Nick!

April 27, 2017

KRIS AGARD

Nick,
It is with great sadness that I am writing this. A truly remarkable person we have lost. He was for a time my mentor, advisor and friend. Thank you.
That humour from the mundane.
May you rest in peace Nick and I offer strength to your family at a time like this.
Until.

April 26, 2017

Silu Amunugama

I am so shocked and I do not want to believe this . If this has actually happened, I am really sad. I have never ever met such a good, cheerful, knowledgeable, educated and down to earth manager . He was very close to the GOD and now he is more closer to the GOD.

April 26, 2017

Bonnie Waters

I am shocked and saddened to hear that Nick has passed away at such a young age. Many of us who worked with Nick at the Lilly Analytical Research Laboratory will feel the same way. We have great memories of those good years spent working together as a team. My condolences to Nick's family and friends.

April 26, 2017

Ilona Watson

we are so terribly sorry for your loss.
I will pray for your healing and comfort at this very difficult time.

Bradon is really sad to hear about your Dad, Nathan.

April 26, 2017

Kerry Holland

We are deeply saddened by this news. Nick was a great friend to both Bruce and I and we were privileged to have him as our Master of Ceremony at our wedding. Seeing all of the pictures of Nick can't help but make you smile. Nick had a wonderful sense of humor and an amazing ability to make people laugh!! Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tracey, Nathan and the family.

Posted by Kerry Holland

April 26, 2017

Martin Maguire & The Milestone Team

We are very saddened by Nick's premature passing and wish to express our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I have known Nick and worked closely with him over the past 5 years. He has made many significant contributions to our young company and his advice and expertise have been invaluable to us. He was always eager to jump in and never let us down. Nick was a pleasure to work with and liked by everyone at Milestone, a really decent person. We will miss him.

April 26, 2017

Bonnie Court

My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and Nathan at this time, very sorry for your loss.

April 26, 2017

Philippe Douville

I am so sorry for your loss. Nick was a valued colleague to us at Milestone Pharmaceuticals. We always felt uplifted in Nick's presence - his professionalism and good spirits were very inspiring. I am thankful to have had the privilege of having known and worked with him. He will always be remembered.

April 26, 2017

Robert McLaren

Nick was recently the Chair of the Analytical Chemistry Division of the Chemical Institute of Canada. A volunteer position, this typifies Nick's strong work ethic, commitment to service and generosity of both his time and spirit. He will be greatly missed by our chemistry community. He was both a colleague and a friend. His smile and humor was infectious. He was one of the few people who had the ability to make us laugh, and then to laugh so hard as to cry, all in the same sitting. I will remember him for these times. My condolences go to the Toltl family and loved ones and all others who feel saddened by his loss. Farewell Nick.

April 26, 2017

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April 25, 2017

Chris Koo

I am incredibly saddened by news of losing this remarkable man. For over a year, he was an incredible mentor to me. I am so thankful to have worked with him and regret that more did not have the privilege. I still vividly remember his positive energy, his amazing ability to find humour in the mundane, and his genuine joie de vivre.

My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

Wherever you are, Nick, thank you for inspiring me. You will not be forgotten, and what you taught me lives on in what I do every day. I certainly could not have made it to where I am without you. Rest in peace.

April 25, 2017

Jo-Ann Banisch & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you both Tracey and Nathan during this time of transition. Will always remember Nicks' contagious smile, great sense of humour, and compassion.(McMaster Graduate School & GSK Colleague)

April 25, 2017

Michelle McCafferty (nee Stokan)

To the Toltl Family, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I have not seen Nick since we were in Junior Achievement together, back in high school. Nick was extremely smart, disarmingly funny and had an outstanding work ethic. Having read the preceding memorials, it sounds like these traits only strengthened in adulthood. He was one of those people you always remember. I am sure he touched more people than even he knew. My sincerest condolences.

April 25, 2017

Mike, Judi, Mel, Rachel Tipert

Nick will be missed tremendously on the field on off the field within our soccer community. We are very lucky to have known Nick more than just a fellow coach but also to be able to have called him a friend. Please accept our support and love in this very saddened time for you. He will always be within our thoughts and prayers.

April 25, 2017

David Bakker

Very saddened to hear the recent loss of Nick, his great sense of humour made me laugh and smile, may peace and comfort find his family and friends during this difficult time, our prayers are with you.

April 25, 2017

C2C Staffs

We are so sorry to hear of Nick's death and we want to express our most sincere sympathies to Nick's family during this difficult time from the team here at C2C. Nick was a highly valuable and respected member of our team here. He made many great contributions to the company and helped it move forward in numerous ways. His work here will not be forgotten. Please accept our sincere condolences for the family. Nick was a remarkable man and everyone at C2C is better for having known him. We were humbled by his kindness and compassion to everyone around him. He will be greatly missed and everyone here is saddened by his death. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

With sincere sympathy, The Staff at Concept 2 Clinic Inc.

April 25, 2017

Sr. Janet Kozak

May you be comforted, and be surround by loved ones. Praying for you all.

April 25, 2017

Laura Skrumeda Sawby

My heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of Nick. May His Memory Be Eternal.

April 25, 2017

The Team at Nutrasource

Nick will be missed. He was a very important member of our 'extended' team and we valued both his intelligence and his humour! We are thinking about his family at this time. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."

April 25, 2017

Christian Giovannini

Nick, it was a great pleasure knowing you and having you as a coach in our club. You definitely had your heart in the right place and you will certainly be missed by us and the boys. All our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Rest in peace.

April 25, 2017

Marcus Kim

Rest in peace Nick. My best wishes go to your family in this time of difficulty. I truly miss the good ol' days when we had a game of softball at the end of the day to look forward to.

April 25, 2017

Kashmir Kahlon

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 25, 2017

SSC u15B Red

We had the pleasure of meeting Coach Nick back in 2013 - what great years and rivalry we had going on.
You will be sadly missed Coach Nick.

Our deepest sympathies on this sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your familia during this very difficult time. We wish you comfort and peace during this time of sudden sadness.
May the grace and love and blessings from the Almighty Heavenly Father bless your familia - today tomorrow & always.

Please accept our sincere sympathies to you all during this difficult time.
Sending our love, hugs, thoughts and prayers from your familia at SSC u15B Red.

Rest In Peace Coach Nick.

April 25, 2017

Sunday and Callan Kaerner

You will be greatly missed, Nick. One of my favorite memories was from Georgia with you, Nathan, and Nicole. Nathan was so happy to beat you in poker! My heart goes out to your son and family.

April 25, 2017

Carlo Gambale

Nick you will certainly be missed. You were a student of the game of soccer for sure, and I enjoyed the coaching clinics we had the opportunity to attend together. Rest in peace Nick.

April 25, 2017

Mark Stradiotto

I am crushed. Nick was a wonderful friend in grad school and beyond. Many MANY laughs - fond memories. Sending my thoughts and wishes to his loved ones.

April 24, 2017

Tracy Morkin McGill

What sad news - my heart and prayers are with the Toltl family. Nick was a huge part of my life during graduate school - we were both in the Leigh lab at the same time. Though we have not been in touch in several years, he was a great friend, teammate, and mentor to me. Few people made me laugh harder. God bless him and all who mourn his loss.

April 24, 2017

Abdulla Alobaidi

Amazing coach, man and inspiration to all. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.

April 24, 2017

Ulli Krull

You have left such a positive mark on so many in the world. Your delightful personality made every meeting a joy, and you were usually the first in providing solid suggestions and getting to work on a project. We have lost a great colleague. I anticipate that some of your spirit will continue to live in many us as we try to emulate your energy and friendship in whatever we do with others.

April 24, 2017

Nancy DeGiuli

Nick you were a wonderful person with a great sense of humour. You were also a wonderful Soccer Coach who taught the boys patience and strength. You will be dearly missed. Gone way too soon. The DeGiuli Family

April 24, 2017

Jeff Schwartzenhauer

Nick will surely be missed by all who knew him. I was fortunate to have him as a teaching assistant in university and work alongside him for 10 years. More fortunate to call him a friend.

April 24, 2017

Lars Konermann

This is a very sad day. Nick's passing is a tragic loss for the Canadian analytical chemistry community. He worked tirelessly to support our common goals, and he was one of the few people who successfully bridged the gap between industry and academia. At a more personal level ... Nick was a wonderful down-to-earth person with a great sense of humor. We will miss him tremendously. My sincere condolences go out to the whole Toltl family.

April 24, 2017

Cheryl Dicks

Dear Nick,
You are missed by all who's life you touched. A wonderful mentor, always selfless, colleague and friend. Sending good thoughts and love to your family. Nick is truly remarkable and will be in our hearts and memories always.
I will always be grateful for all you taught me on the projects we worked.

April 24, 2017

Shannyn Zurbrigg

Gone too soon. Our hearts go out to the Toltl family. We love you Tracey and Nathan and we are here for you.
Love Shannyn, Sean, Tyler, Noah, Amber and Kaelyn xoxoxoxo

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