Saratoga Springs, NY - George Edward Toomey died Sunday August 28, 2011. He was 100. Born in Saratoga Springs on September 25, 1910 to Laura Prefontaine Toomey and James Toomey, he lived all his life in Saratoga County. A graduate of Syracuse University and Albany Law School, Mr. Toomey practiced law initially in Ballston Spa. Upon returning from service in the U.S. Army during World War II, he practiced law for many years in Saratoga Springs. Mr. Toomey was a member of the Saratoga County Bar Association until his death and very much enjoyed his association with other lawyers. A member of the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club, he was an avid golfer into his 97th year. Mr. Toomey was a font of knowledge about Saratoga history and until the end enjoyed recounting stories of local places and personalities. Mr. Toomey was predeceased by Beatrice Saunders Toomey, his wife of 70 years, and his son, John Saunders Toomey. He is survived by a daughter, Jane T. Welch (Raymond Goldstein), of San Antonio, TX; and two granddaughters, Christiana E. Toomey of Atlanta, GA and Marissa S. Toomey of Ithaca, NY. A memorial service will be conducted at 3pm Thursday September 1, 2011 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any who wish make a contribution to a charity of choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome. com.