Edward Tokus

MILLBURY - Edward F. Tokus, 71, of 13 Sullivan Place, died Monday, Feb. 24, in St. Vincent Hospital, at the Worcester Medical Center, Worcester.<br><br>He leaves his wife of 48 years, Frankie "Fran" L. (Floyd) Tokus; one son, Michael E. Tokus of Douglas; two daughters, Theresa A. Landers of Worcester and Nancy L. White of Millbury; a brother, Rev. William Tokus with the Maryknoll Fathers in New York; six grandchildren. He was born in Worcester, son of William J. and Antoinette R. (Ramanauskas) Tokus and has lived in Millbury for 43 years. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School in Worcester and then he attended the University of Georgia <br><br>Mr. Tokus was a machinist at Norton Company in Worcester for 38 years, retiring in 1991. He was a professional football player for the Cleveland Browns. He previously played football for Worcester Boys Trade High School, then for two years, for the University of Georgia and three years for the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a Marine Corp Veteran during the Korean War.<br><br>He was a member of St. BrigidTM)s Church, the Lithuanian War Veterans Organization in Shrewsbury, the Millbury Council on Aging and a life member of the Charles F. Minney Post Veterans of Foreign Wars.<br><br>The funeral will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, from Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St., ( www.mulhane.com ) with a Mass at 11a.m. in St. Brigids Church, 59 Main St. Burial will be in Central Cemetery. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the funeral home. <br>
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