James Edward Toolin Obituary
November 18, 1951-October 7, 2026
James Edward Toolin passed away at home peacefully with his wife by his side. He will be
remembered for the love of family, the joy he found in life's simple pleasures, including fishing,
watching a good movie, cheering on the New England Patriots, teaching himself to play the
guitar, showing his willingness to learn something new and follow his interests. These hobbies
and passions were a special part of who he was and those memories will be carried forward and
cherished by his loved ones.

James proudly served his country in the United States Navy, a
chapter of his life that will always be remembered with honor and respect. He graduated from
high school in Warren, RI, in 1969 and later graduated from Roger Williams College in 1989 with
a bachelor of science degree. He shared 20 loving years of marriage with his wife Shelly Toolin,
together they built a life of love filled with family and happy memories.

James is survived by his daughter April Mello and her husband Raymond Sr of Warwick, RI,
his son Christopher Toolin of Dallas, TX. He also leaves three stepsons: Henry Pereira and his
husband Scott of East Providence, RI; Matthew Walther of Tiverton, RI and Michael Borges and
his wife Samara of St Louis, MO. He was a proud grandfather to one grandson Raymond Mello
Jr of Warwick, RI, granddaughters Amber Mello of Warwick, RI, Camilla Toolin of Dallas, TX,
Autumn Pereira of East Providence, RI, as well as Lilah and Sophie Borges of St Louis, MO.
James' grandchildren were a special joy in his life. James will also be remembered by his sisters
Kathleen Hessefort Roy and her husband William of Dover, NH, Patricia Hawkins and her
husband Dennis of Bristol, RI, his brother Timothy Toolin and his wife of Loxahatchee, FL. He
was the brother of the late Sandra Venice and her husband Robert of Warren, RI and the late
Gary Toolin of Providence, RI. James was the son of the late James E Toolin and Mary (Olive)
Toolin. He is also survived by brothers in law Glenn McMahan of Fall River and Roy McMahan
and his wife Mary Skac of Warren, RI and a sister in law Susan Snoeck of Asheville, NC as well
as the late Wendy Stephenson. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and great
nieces and great nephews all of whom are part of the family he so loved.

Above all family was the most important part of his life. Although he is no longer with us, his
memory will remain forever in the hearts of his wife, children, stepchildren, grandchildren and all
those whose lives he touched. He will be deeply missed, forever loved and never forgotten.
Graveside services  with Military Honors will be private.