Mr. Quirino Tollis

July 22, 1924 - September 30, 2020

Mr. Quirino Tollis, 96, of Cortland, passed away Wednesday September 30, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center. Born July 22, 1924 in Roccacasale, Italy the son of Venanzio and Maria DiGiannatonia Tollis. Quirino arrived in the United States in 1956. He faithfully served in the Italian Army during WW ll, after serving in the war he served as a Policeman also in the Italian Army. Quirino was employed by the City of Cortland with the Department of Public Works and retired after 27 years of service. Additionally, he was a communicant of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. He loved walking and could usually be seen in his walks around Cortland. Quirino also enjoyed many years of gardening and took great pride in his garden. He is survived by his son; Virgilio “Gino” Tollis and a daughter; Frances Tollis both of Cortland. Quirino was preceded in death by his wife; Antonetta Tollis in 2000 and by a sister; Emilia of Italy and a brother; Francesco Tollis, missing in action in WW ll. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Zareski serving as celebrant. Entombment will be take place in his mausoleum in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y.