Birth date: Sep 17, 1930 Death date: Apr 30, 2025
Carmine Vito “Tod” Todisco, 94, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Nicholas and Anna Todisco. Tod graduated from New York Uni Read Obituary
I never met Tod, but I feel as if I knew him—my husband, Brian, and family have mentioned their neighbor "Mr. Todisco" many times. I hope there's a bit of comfort in knowing that he'll be remembered even by people who didn't know him because he was so kind.
Carmine Todisco was like a second father to me. I first met him with Paul on my first day of college at USC, moving into my dorm room. Carmine and my dad immediately connected as did Paul and I. Justin as Paul is my soul brother, Carmine is my soul father. Each time I saw him, he would tell me that I was like a second son to him. His warmth and love were so genuine that the times I spent with him are seared into my memory.
When I first returned to Thailand he had sent me $100 to search out an interesting mask to send back to him for his collection. I found a gargantuan wooden mask of a traditional Thai giant and posted it in the mail. He was so impressed by it that he hung it over his fireplace at his home. I, in turn was I inspired to start collecting masks from the countries I visited.
His passion for traditional masks and ancient oil lamps was as contagious as his smile and his appreciation of a simple cherry pie and his love of nature.
I will miss him deeply.
With love and gratitude from your second son,
Ellis Jones
Lydia, Maria, and Paul, We are so sorry for the loss of Tod, "Mr. Todisco". We will always cherish his gentle kindness. God's love and peace at this most difficult time.
So sorry for your loss Lydia. May Todd rest in peace…Carol Polimino
