Obituary of John L. Tokos

John L. Tokos, Jr., 62, of Binghamton, died Friday December 16 at home with his husband and close friend at bedside. He was born February 28, 1954 in Binghamton. He was predeceased by his parents, John L. "Yonk" and Anna Mae (Murphy) Tokos. He is survived by his husband Greg Truesdell and sister Patricia Collins, Johnson City. God Children, Hannah, Sean, Zac, Zach Q and Michelle. Loved Uncles and Aunts and many beloved cousins, close friends and neighbors especially friends, Linda and David. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Family in Endwell. For 36 years he owned Hair It Is in Vestal with a loving family and loyal customers who became friends. John was a lover of life with strong faith. Cousins remember quality time doing hay over the years. Anyone hearing his laughter can smile at that memory. A friend recently told John: "I'm a better person every single time I see you and now I try to do the same with others." A lesson for us all. A Funeral Mass will be offered at the Church of the Holy Family, 3600 Phyllis St, Endwell, Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Slovak Catholic Cemetery, Johnson City at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy in memory of John may be made to the Lourdes Hospital Foundation (Hospice), 169 Riverside Drive, Suite 103, Binghamton, NY 13905.