Pauline T. Rice

September 10, 1917 - August 1, 2010

Pauline T. (Tomko) Rice, 92, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on August 1, 2010 at the Franciscan Care Center of Sylvania. Pauline was born on September 10, 1917, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to John and Mary Tomko. After moving to Akron, Ohio, she met Andrew Rice, while they were working at the Goodyear Tire Company. They were married in Corpus Christie, Texas on June 4, 1942 where Andy was stationed in the Army. Pauline and her family moved to Toledo in 1955 where they were one of the initial parishioners of the new Blessed Sacrament Church. She was active in parish activities, including playground monitor for many years, CCD instructor, member of the Rosary Altar Society and event volunteer. Pauline was a strong, loving woman, who dedicated her life to her family. She loved music and reading poetry and always had a kind word or a hug for a friend or stranger. We will miss her love, wisdom, and humor. Pauline is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Rice Sr.; her great-grandson, Isiah Dailey; her brothers, John and Mike Tomko; sisters, Ann Fasco, Sophie Geraci, and Julie Johnston. Surviving is her brother, Walter Tomko of Akron, Ohio and her sister-in-law, Mabel Rice of Toledo. Also surviving is her loving family; son, Andrew (Desi) Rice; daughters, Mary (Michael) Dixon, Anne Rice Dailey; grandchildren, Amanda (Shawn) Allen, Kelsey Rice, Andrew (Lynnett) Dailey, Katie Dailey, Sarah Dailey; and great-grandchild, Riley. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 4, 2010 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church with visitation in the church narthex beginning at 10:00 a.m. Tributes in Pauline's name may be made to the Blessed Sacrament Building Fund.