David B. Toland

David B. Toland, 72, of Budd Lake passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown.

He was born in Newark on November 26, 1952, a son of the late Nathan and Betty Jean Lynch Toland.  He grew up in Califon and had lived in Budd Lake for the past 25 years.

David was a 1970 graduate of North Hunterdon Regional High School in Clinton Township.

He was a meter reader employed by Mt. Olive Township Water Department for 10 years retiring in 2021.

David was a classic car enthusiast having owned several classic cars and was a member of several classic car organizations including the Unforgetable Auto of New Jersey, the Chrysler Automobile Club and the Slant Six Club.  David loved rock and roll music and maintained a collection of over 250,000 vinyl records.  He also had a passion for collecting and restoring jukeboxes, slot machines and pinball machines.  Animals of all varieties also maintained a special place in his heart.

David was a member of the Mt. Olive Township Senior Citizens.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Imelda Barnes Toland; his two cats, Meaghan and Tammy; three sisters-in-law, Marilyn Mylinki of Pittstown, Valerie Barnes of Bernardsville and Pat Mueller of Phillipsburg; and a niece, Patricia Mueller of Dallas, TX.

A funeral service followed by entombment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, 145 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge on Saturday, September 6 at 10:00am.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite animal charity.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.