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Gloria Torres Obituary
Gloria Velazquez Torres, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. She was 78.
On January 26, 1930, she was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Julio and Felicita Melendez Velazquez. Both parents predeceased their daughter. Her loving husband, Modesto Torres, Jr., predeceased her on June 30, 2007. She was further predeceased by Martin M. Torres, and her son-in-law, Rudy Zamenick, who both entered into rest in 2001.
She was a resident of Marlboro, NY, after residing in New Windsor, NY, for many years. Gloria was a member of the New Windsor American Legion as well as Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Highland, NY.
Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Zamenick and her companion, William Russertt of Marlboro; one sister, Marina Serrano of Brookville, FL; one granddaughter, four grandsons, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Robert C. Engel of the Engel Funeral Home, Inc., Newburgh, NY, 845-562-1144. To send a note of condolence, please visit our website at www.engelfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Pardavila
October 24, 2008
To Amanda and grandchildren, I would like to send my Deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Deepest Sympathy and my prayers are with you. Love Mary Pardavila
Leah Hodges
October 24, 2008
Dear Amanda and family:
We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Gloria has such a special place in our hearts. We loved her very much and know you will miss her terribly. Her faith in the future paradise strengthened her to keep going. We pray that you will receive strength as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Love, Leah and Rob Hodges
Monique Lang
October 24, 2008
I will miss Gloria. She was such a sweet person. She would always smile and take my hand and give a gentle squeeze. I look forward to seeing her again in the resurrection on earth.
Grace Herbert
October 24, 2008
Amanda and family,
I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss of you mom/grandma.My heart and prayers go out to you all.I know how much she loved you all.
We loved her too and she was like a mom to me and and my son Brandon Called her Aunt Gloria.
It was a terrible shock to us, and we will miss her so much.She was a Spunky lady and loved by my family.
God Bless you all,If you need anything let us know.
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