PLAINVILLE, CONN. – Joseph Peter Toschi, 72, of Plainville, Conn., husband of Lucille (Pelletier) Toschi, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 9, 1932, in Fort Kent, one of three children to the late Peter J. and Phoebe (Bouthot) Toschi. He was raised in Fort Kent, where he met his beloved wife of 46 years, Lucille Pelletier. He attended the University of Maine and was principal of the Woodland Consolidated School in Aroostook County for 20 years. He served his country in U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a longtime member of the American Legion in both Fort Kent and Plainville. In addition, he served as vice president of the Jaycees in Fort Kent. Peter was a tireless man who always kept himself busy. He was employed by New Britain Machine for 10 years and Gil’s Drywall for 12 years, retiring as general manager. Most recently, he enjoyed working with his son at Concert Services, Inc. where he assisted as a security guard at the Meadows and the Bushnell. He took pride in his hard work and leaves a wide circle of friends at his many places of employment. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed watching the Red Sox or the Giants play, and spent many days on the golf course. Above all, Peter’s family was the highlight of his life. He enjoyed every moment spent with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be missed by them all. In addition to his wife, Lucille of Plainville, he leaves his son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Desiree of Plainville; his daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and David Hartt of Fort Kent; his five grandchildren, Niko Toschi of Plainville, William Hartt of Bangor, Andrew Hartt and his wife, Sheri, of Shin Pond, Leslie Marquis and her husband, Adrien, of Holden and Sarah Ashley and her husband, Jared, of Hampden; as well as three great-grandchildren, Sadie, Sylvia and Charlotte Hartt, all of Shin Pond; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Freda Ouellette and Esther Cote. Relatives and friends may gather 6-8 p.m. Friday at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville, Conn. Funeral services will be held in Fort Kent at a day and time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central CT, 40 East St., Plainville, CT 06062, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.