Dallas N. Tosto

Dallas N. Tosto, 75, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away on May 11, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family.

Born in Oriental, North Carolina, to Hugh Gordon and Estelle Roberts Tosto, Dallas was a U.S. Navy veteran (Electronics Technician/Radar), serving during his enlistment in Vietnam. After leaving the Navy, he enjoyed his career as a Health Physicist, working for many years at VC Summer Nuclear Station, followed by Parr Nuclear Plant, and eventually retiring from his Health Physics career at Hanford Nuclear Site. An avid member and leader within the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, he shared his passion and zeal for hunting and fishing with countless others—you could usually find him in a deer stand with his rifle or on a boat with a rod and reel in hand.

Dallas will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality and quick wit, as well as his ability to make everyone feel like a lifelong friend who was always welcome. He made friends everywhere he went and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed life to the fullest, traveled to every place he had ever wanted to go, worked at jobs he truly loved, and would quickly tell you (with a smile on his face) that he "knew everything—he just couldn’t remember it all at once". His favorite saying, “W.W.D.D. — What Would Dallas Do,” became a humorous guiding phrase for many.

Dallas was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Beth Lucas Tosto of Chapin; his daughter, Tina T. Oliva; his two grandchildren, Arianna Oliva and Christopher Oliva; and his two great-grandchildren, Bryson and Breyon Sparks—all of Columbia, South Carolina. He is also survived by his brothers, Gordon Tosto of Cape May, New Jersey, Danny Tosto (Janet) of Lillington, North Carolina, Eddie Tosto (Teana) of Gloucester, North Carolina, and his sister, Sharon Tosto of Marshallberg, North Carolina, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Per Dallas’ wishes, he did not want a funeral or burial but requested a Wake/Celebration-of-Life “in true Dallas style,” which will be held at a later date. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all of his family and friends.