Swansboro- Bruce Edward Tokotch, 79, passed away Thursday, November 3,2022 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.  He was born May 10,1943 in Albion, NY a son to the late Stephen and Mary Odre Tokotch.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 8,2022 at 12:00pm at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with Rev. Alex Poindexter officiating.

Bruce faithfully served his country in the USMC and retired as a GYSGT.  He loved God, his family, his country and the Marine Corps.  He was happiest when he was surrounded by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dawn Smith Tokotch of the home; sons, Todd Tokotch (Julie) of Fayetteville and Daniel Tokotch of Lexington; daughter, Kimberly Scott (Rob) of SD; grandchildren, Meagan George, Keirsten Tokotch, Mikayla Naumann, Madeline McCauley, Joshua Scott, and Chase Tokotch; great grandchildren, Emma. Hayden, Arianna, Amelia, Micah, Evangeline, and Nora; sisters, Betty Falleti of NY and Helen Pellagrino of CA.

He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Semper Fi & America's Fund at thefund.org