Jeff Toale’s philanthropic instincts started early.
“Being around my parents and the clergy, I think the message of giving back to community was ingrained in me before I even realized it,” he says.
The young Toale was a scion of the family that owned Toale Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory, a Sarasota institution dating back to 1918. Funeral directors must deal with people who are at their most vulnerable, often overwhelmed by grief, seeking a reassuring hand to help them through a grueling process. Caring, empathy and a gentle touch are absolute job requirements…