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Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 6, 2011.

TORRELL - Richard S. February 1, 2011, of Amherst, NY. Loving brother of Mary Torrell and Donna (Reed) London; father of Laurie (Ms. Marvin Henchbarger) Torrell, Fred (Beth) Torrell and Hallie (Vik) Saxena; survived by seven grandchildren (Nicole, Michael and Alicia Torrell, Matthew and Lianna Hogan and Maya and Milan Saxena) and one nephew (Darrin London). He was married for many years to Marjorie Sumner Torrell with whom he had his three children. Richard was a retired English Teacher from Cleveland Hill High School as well as an artist. He drew extraordinary pen and ink illustrations and was a very talented photographer, painter, opera singer and writer. He was a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels and donated blood regularly throughout his life. He most recently lived at Amberleigh Retirement Community in Williamsville, NY where he was actively involved and had many friends. Richard was also a Korean War veteran. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Christ the King RC Church, Snyder, NY Friday morning, February 11 at 9:30.

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February 10, 2011

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February 6, 2011

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Jim Coats

February 10, 2011

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Conrad Toepfer

February 7, 2011

I taught with Dick at Cleveland Hill High School in the late 1950’s. While I had not seen him I left there in I959, Dick’s genuine goodness as a person, his dedication as a teacher, and the good times we shared remained memorable.
Ironically, in December I located and telephoned him to see if he wanted to have lunch with Tom Flaminio and Bob Smith who also taught with us and whom I also had not seen in over a half-century. Dick and I had a nice chat but he was unable to make he date we had selected but wanted to know of any subsequent get-togethers. Sadly that now will have to wait until another dimension.
I extend my sincere condolences to Dick’s family. Please know the persisting influence he had on those of us fortunate to have been his colleague.

Gene & Irene Bracci

February 6, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of Richard Torrell. We taught with Richard at Cleveland Hill High School. In his unique, quiet way, he was an intelligent, talented man. 'So very sorry for your loss! Gene & Irene Bracci, Lakewood Ranch , Fl.

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