Joseph T. Tout

Joseph T. Tout

1943 - 2026

Joseph T. Tout of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Carbon Campus. Born September 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Joseph “Buck” Tout and Philomena (Marino) Tout.

Joe was a beloved husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joan (Kissner) Tout, son Joseph P. Tout, and daughter Kirsten, wife of Brad Matalavage, and her stepchildren Ashley and Hunter.

Joe was a 1961 graduate of Nesquehoning High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Chateauroux, France. Not long after serving in the Air Force he graduated from the Allentown Police Academy and went on to have a 36 year career in law enforcement. Part of his career as a police officer was in West Chester, Lansford, and Summit Hill, PA. The majority of his career was spent as the Chief of Police of Nesquehoning. He took great pride in being the Chief of Police of his hometown.

Joe was a member of the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of Police. In addition, Joe loved deer hunting, his dogs, Notre Dame football, and Philadelphia sports teams, especially the Eagles. He also enjoyed watching the Northern Lehigh Bulldog football games with his family as his son coached.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  Military interment will be held in Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in memory of Joe to the Carbon County Animal Shelter, 63 Broad St., Nesquehoning, PA, 18240. Online condolences will be accepted www.blazoskyfh.com. 

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