Bronx, N.Y. - John E. Toffolon Jr. of Bronxville, NY passed away peacefully on April 26, 2022, after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved wife of 41 years, Joan, and his daughters Ashley and Allison.
 
Born in Hartford, CT to the late Barbara and John E. Toffolon, he spent his childhood years in Riverton, CT. He graduated from the Fordham University Gabelli School of Business with a B.S.in Finance, Class of 1973, and an M.B.A., Class of 1977.
 
John had an outstanding career in investment banking. He worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of NY, The First Boston Corporation as Managing Director and CFO, Nomura Securities International as Executive Managing Director and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Cowen Group, Inc., Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Westway Group, Inc., and a member of the NY Stock Exchange Surveillance Committee.
 
An ardent supporter of education, he served as Trustee of Fordham University and then a Trustee Fellow. He was Co-Founder of the Fordham Basketball New Era Fund and a major supporter of Fordham's student scholarships and men's and women's basketball. He was also on the Board of Trustees at the Berkshire School, where his two daughters attended high school.
 
John was an avid golfer and a member of Siwanoy Country Club, Bronxville, Atlantic Golf Club, Bridgehampton, and Mid Ocean Club, Bermuda.
 
John lived life to the fullest and made an impact on the many lives he touched. He was a strong, caring, and generous individual, always available to offer counsel to family and friends and his quest for excellence was always apparent. John loved many things, but nothing could compare to his love for his family and two daughters.
 
He is survived by his wife Joan, his daughters Ashley and Allison, his sister Penley Kidd (Douglas), and his cousin Barbara Lee Koones.
 
Visiting hours are Wednesday, May 4 from 4 to 8PM at Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxville. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 5 at St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville. at 9:45AM. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John's memory to the Fordham Basketball New Era Fund kfield1@fordham.edu or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center www.mskcc.org