Shane Lyndon Toroni
Born — Jan. 26, 1965
Died — July 28, 2022

It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Shane Toroni, after a 10½ year battle with Metatastic Pancreatic Neuro-Endocrine Tumors, a very rare cancer. He was 57½ years young and fought his cancers with strength, courage and a strong will to live, never giving up hope, no complaints. He also had a hereditary condition known as Lynch Syndrome, a gene mutation which was discovered in 2017 through an Arizona Genetic Counselor. This mutation makes one at a higher risk for some cancers. Early intervention is essential.

Shane attended South Bay Elementary School, Jacobs Junior High and graduated from Eureka High School in 1983. He worked in various cabinet making shops and for Wallace & Hines bars, and as a casual longshoreman for 20-plus years before becoming a registered longshoreman in the I.L.W.U., Local 14, Eureka, Calif., following in his father and uncle’s footsteps. He remained an active member until his passing. His last job was as a crane driver and as the local dispatcher. He loved his job which provided good wages and benefits so sorely needed in his fight with cancer. He also enjoyed the camaraderie of his union brothers.

Shane was born and raised in Humboldt County, a true native son. Besides work, he had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening, was a deer and waterfowl hunter, a clammer, a mushroom forager, a wild blackberry picker and a jam and pie maker. He loved to cook and grill on his Traeger, enjoyed the slots at Bear River and the horse races at the Humboldt County Fair, playing cards with friends and social media time. He was also a son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to his survivors.

Shane was preceded in death by his father, Leland Toroni; his paternal grandparents, Martin and Linda Toroni; his maternal grandparents, Carl and Shirley Aldrich; nine uncles and three aunts; one first cousin; his hunting buddy and longtime companion, Zeke; and many other relatives and friends.

He is survived by his mother, Marlene Toroni; his sister, Sandy Toroni; and his niece, Rylee Ratcliffe; also by his uncle, Gerald Aldrich (Marlene) and aunt, Deanne Alexander; first cousins; his hunting buddy and companion, Charley; and many other relatives and friends.

Shane was cremated by Ayers and his ashes and Zeke’s will be scattered. No services are planned at his request.

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