Jack Todman, a former resident of Pine Island, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 70 years old.
The son of John and Loretta Rogowski Todman, Jack was born on Dec. 2, 1950, in Warwick.
Jack attended and graduated from the Warwick Valley High School and SUNY Orange County Community College.
A businessman and entrepreneur, Jack owned and operated many small businesses in both Pine Island and Warwick.
Jack was well-known for his luncheonette, The Toadstool Lunch & Deli in Pine Island which he operated for more than 10 years.
He went on to establish Crown Vicky Limousine Service & Motorhome Rental, which started with just one vehicle and grew to a six to seven-car fleet, serving nearly 1,400 customers in Warwick.
The business was sold in July 2001 as Jack’s love for the ocean and walking on the beach drew him to South Carolina for retirement.
After their move to the Carolina’s, Jack and his wife Vicky founded Corner Pocket Traders, making homemade crafts from old barn wood, pallet boards and lots of vintage items repurposing them into signs and crafts to sell at street fairs and different venues.
Jack enjoyed listening to music of all genres, especially rock-n-roll. Some of his favorites included the Rolling Stones and Grateful Dead bands.
He loved spending time with his family and friends cooking up fancy meals, especially around the holidays and family gatherings.
Jack also had a special love for his Springer Spaniels, Oreo and Cookie.
Survivors include his wife Vicky at home; sons Justin Todman of Clayton, N.C., and Kiel Todman and his spouse Laura of St. Petersburg, Fla., as well as their son Nolan-Jack Drea Todman, Jack’s only grandson.
Jack is further survived by his brothers Donald Todman and his spouse Pam of Bristol, Conn., and Timothy Todman and his spouse Bonnie of Pine Island; aunt Ciocia Agnes Osczepinski of Pine Island as well as many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will take place on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the St. Stanislaus R.C. Church, 15 Pulaski Highway, Pine Island, with Father Bernard Heter officiating.
Burial will immediately follow in the family plot at St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
A celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Jan. 23, in Raleigh, N.C., where he and Vicky were presently living with their son Justin.
Funeral arrangements are honorably entrusted to Zygmunt-Murtie Funeral and Cremation Service- Proudly serving Warwick and the surrounding communities. For directions or to leave a condolence please call 845-977-6127 or visit www.zmmemorials.com.