John Joseph Tuohy
June 27, 1926 ~ October 15, 2023
John Joseph (“Joe”) Tuohy, a longtime banker, civic leader and devout Catholic, died peacefully on October 15th, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His banking career started in the trust department at Merchants Bank in Indianapolis in the 1960s and ended with his retirement in 1990 as the CEO of the Citizen and Southern National Bank of Florida. He is survived by his children, Mimi (Mike) O’Leary and Phil (Jennifer) Tuohy and five grandchildren: Joe O’Leary (Taylor) , Mary Kathleen O’Leary, Jack O’Leary, Charlotte Tuohy and David Tuohy, and one great-granddaughter, Grace O’Leary. He is also survived by his sister, Bernadette Cunningham. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Virginia Koschnick Tuohy, and his brothers James L. Tuohy, Monsignor Francis R. Tuohy and Thomas E. Tuohy.
Joe was born on June 27, 1926 to the late Joseph K. Tuohy and Winifred (McMahon) Tuohy. His mother died when he was three, and he was reared by his father and his step-mother, Ann Tuohy. Joe loved sports and played football and basketball throughout his years at Little Flower Elementary school and Cathedral High School. He was the captain of the Cathedral basketball team his senior year. He was a strong student, excellent athlete and a hard worker, as he delivered newspapers throughout high school to pay the $50 annual tuition for Cathedral.
Joe enlisted in the Navy in 1944 (the week after he graduated from high school) and served overseas in World War II. He was sent to an officer’s training course at the University of Pennsylvania, and he was there when the war ended. Through the GI Bill, he was able to earn a degree in Finance from the Wharton School of Business. While at Penn, he walked on to the basketball team where he stated he “earned splinters in his rear due to all of the sitting on the bench.” But, he was on the team and made some lifelong friendships.
Joe loved banking and being a part of the civic community. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and named a Significant Sig in 1985. He was a Sagamore of the Wabash, a Knight of Malta, he chaired the board of trustees at Saint Mary’s College in the late 1980’s and chaired the board of directors at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale in the 1990’s. He and Virginia were long-time members of Meridian Hills Country Club in Indianapolis and Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale. He and Virginia lived in Sea Ranch Lakes, FL for 33 years and Joe served on various committees while living there. He was also a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Fort Lauderdale for 44 years.
Joe enjoyed meeting new friends, keeping up with the news of the world, watching Notre Dame football and singing. His last activity on earth was watching Notre Dame beat USC – something that definitely raised his spirits. The family would like to thank his caregivers: Loleta, Doreen, Jocelyn and Tess along with Dr. John Limperis and Barney O’Neil for their amazing support.
Calling will be from 10:30-11:30 on Monday, Oct 23, 2023, at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church at 7575 Holliday Drive East, Indianapolis, IN with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following the calling. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Cathedral High School or Little Flower Elementary School in Indianapolis. There will be a celebration of Joe’s life held in Ft. Lauderdale at a later date and time.
O‘Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Visit www.ORileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Mimi, Mike and extended family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was an amazing man. I was often at the Tuohy house in high school and whenever I saw him he had a smile on his face. He was smart, accomplished, humble, and clearly a man of deep faith. The joy he exhibited daily was noticeable, even to a teenage girl. He is surely in a place of great peace and love and so happy to be reunited with your Mom.
Love ~ Your Class 101 Family has purchased Beautiful in Blue for John Joseph Tuohy
Dear Mimi and Family, I was going to say how sorry I am for your loss, but I really want to say how happy I am for the gift that was your Dad, father in law, grandfather and great grandfather, and for all the joy and goodness that he brought into this world, your lives and which will continue to live through you all. It sounds like celebration is the best way to remember him. Huge hugs and much love to you all.
Bruce Hunt and Nancy Pepper has purchased Treasured Memories Floor Basket – Blue for John Joseph Tuohy
The Ashley’s and Susan Lyle has purchased Lavender Grace Spray for John Joseph Tuohy
Joe Tuohy was the ultimate gentleman and kindest soul to all he met but most importantly to family and those related to them. I have fond memories of he and Virginia from 1989 and on through the years. He was one of a kind.
Kathleen O’Leary has purchased Peace Lily for John Joseph Tuohy
To the Tuohy family, our prayers are with you. Rest in peace Mr Tuohy you and Mrs Tuohy will forever be remembered. Two Angels together again. So good to me. Much Love
Mr and Mrs Tuohy was a loving and caring family I was fortunate to work in the Tuohy’s household for 30 plus years and i was always treated as part of their family our last conversation he said how blessed he was to live to see his first greatgrand, said Virginia would have been so happy. I will miss our talks you telling me about all your grand’s success and was very proud of them. Another Angel With God
Joe was a wonderful friend to the Scott/Connell family for over 80 years.
My grandmother Nano, considered him one of the family. Our mother Jeanne, would look forward to Joe’s calls to reminisce about the past or share stories about his kids and grandkids. Joe was so generous and kind, he will be missed. Bless you Joe!