Carmine P. Tosches
Carmine P. Tosches died peacefully surrounded by family on December 8th of natural causes. Born in Stamford on March 3, 1927 he was the son of the late Louis and Vincenza Tosches. He was predeceased by brothers Michael and Louis Tosches, and sisters Justine Arcano and Angela Lacerenza.
Carmine attended local schools graduating from Stamford High School in 1945. Four days after high school graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Upon discharge he earned his undergraduate degree from Arnold College and was appointed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
From 1952 through 1985 he served as an educator, coach and administrator in the Stamford Public Schools, culminating as Principal of Westhill High School. During that time, he completed advanced degrees in education from Fairfield University and the University of Bridgeport. Over the course of his career, he was a friend and mentor to countless colleagues and young people.
He received numerous awards and accolades during his career. In 1945 he was the first student athlete recognized by the Stamford Old Timers Athletic Association. He later went on to serve as the President and Board of Directors Chairman of the Old Timers. In addition, he was inducted into the Connecticut High School Coaches Hall of Fame and the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC) Hall of Fame. He was honored to be elected as President of the Connecticut High School Coaches Association and Commissioner of the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and a volunteer at St. Mary Church and served with the St. Matthew Society. In 2015 he was awarded the Saint Augustine Medal of Service.
Carmine was predeceased by his beloved wife Susan and is survived by children, Susan Tosches of New York, NY, Cynthia Tosches of Greenwich, CT, Steven Tosches (Carole) of Yardley, PA, Christine Lambert (Guy) of Bel Air, MD, Maria Hitt (Randall) of West Suffield, CT, grandchildren, Jason and Casey Tosches, John and Thomas Lambert, Natalie Hitt MacLean, Robbie Hitt, a great granddaughter Abigail Tosches, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose happiest moments were spent with family and friends. He contributed a lifetime of service to the Stamford Community in multiple roles in both education and athletics. A standout local athlete and lifelong sports enthusiast, football and baseball were his true passions. He will always be remembered as a kind, caring, well respected gentleman. A true example of one of the men of the greatest generation! The family would like to thank Dr. Franklin Loria for his compassionate care. Unfortunately, due to COVID concerns only a Mass of Celebration will be held at St. Mary Church, 178 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT, Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stamford Old Timers Athletic Association, c/o James Sabia, 95 Intervale Road, #42, Stamford, CT 06905. To leave an online condolence please visit www.lacerenzafh.com.