Eugene “Gene” P. Toscano

Eugene “Gene” P. Toscano, age 89, left the loving hands of his family early Thursday, February 23, 2023, at his home in San Antonio, Texas, accepting the embrace of our Lord. Gene was born in San Antonio, the oldest son of parents, Cleofas and Anastacio Toscano. At the age of 16, he graduated from Brackenridge High School in 1950 accepting a music scholarship to St. Mary’s University where he graduated with a degree in English in 1954. Gene was an accomplished trumpet player and was privileged to tour the country with Rosita Fernandez and Pedro Gonzalez-gonzalez after having taught himself Spanish while playing salsa and tropical music in downtown San Antonio during his youth. He served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. While stationed in Germany, he was a member of the 5th Army band playing the trumpet during post WWII reconstruction. After serving, he returned home, attending St. Mary’s Law School at night while working various jobs, continuing his trumpet play with orchestras such as Eduardo Martinez, Ramiro Cervera, Felix Solis, and Paul Elizondo, to

June 8, 1933 - February 23, 2023

support his single mother and brothers. He was awarded his law degree in 1961. To the dismay of many, he put down his trumpet to focus on his new practice of law. In 1963, he married the love of his life, Esther Leal, of Seguin, Texas. He started Gene Toscano, Inc., his law firm in 1965, which continues to flourish today located in the building he built on the westside of San Antonio. Over the course of their marriage Gene and Esther welcomed five children and eleven grandchildren, creating many lifelong memories. Ask them about their adventurous family vacations. Gene practiced law for 57 years before retiring in 2018, after having helped thousands resolve legal disputes of all types, complexity, and value. Gene was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His sharp wit was appreciated by all. Gene’s passions for the stock market, gambling on horses, cards, dice, and himself, and spending time at the ranch in his younger years, added to his uniquely humorous, positive, and loving personality. Gene was a successful real estate developer, political commentator, rancher, bar owner,

boxing promoter, and tire store owner. He maintained a lifelong passion for music, salsa dancing, jazz, baseball, and his Dallas Cowboys. Gene’s heart often compelled him to help those in need without any expectation of recognition or lucre. Many stories illustrate his generosity and helpfulness to those less fortunate or in need. A champion of the underdog (he hated bullies). He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lionel Hernandez, Joseph A. Toscano, John S. Toscano, and Henry Toscano. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Esther L. Toscano; their children: Marisa Wulfsberg (Cal), Gina Lozano (Roy), Andrew E. Toscano, Patrick J. Toscano (Melissa), and Monica Toscano; and his grandchildren, Aaron (Marianna) and Brandon Lozano, Elisa and Carly Wulfsberg, Aidan and Alexa Toscano, Liliana, Luciano T., and Cybela Vargas, Alekzander and Santiago Toscano. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Porter Loring Mortuary. ROSARY SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2023

7:00 P.M. PORTER LORING