Southbridge: Emerson "Em" Marshall Toto, 24, passed away on Monday, Dec. 7th, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, in Worcester, in the company of his mother and sister, after a 3½ year battle with cancer.

He leaves behind his loving mother, Kim M. Gamache-Toto and his devoted sister, Marissa A. Toto of Southbridge, whom provided daily comfort, care and support every step of the way. He also leaves his maternal grandmother, Sylvia A. Gamache of Dudley, his maternal grandfather, Ernest W. Gamache of Sterling, and several aunts, uncles (his favorite Uncle Bill) and many cousins.  He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, John and Rita F. Toto of Brookfield.  He also leaves his beloved "therapy" cat, Sam.  Emerson was born in Worcester on July 18th, 1996.  He was a graduate of Southbridge High School.

Emerson previously worked for Westborough Buick GMC, Napoli Pizza in Sturbridge and for his cousin's at UpRite Construction in Thompson, CT.

Calling hours for Emerson will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a funeral service to follow in the funeral home at 3:00pm.  A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.