NOELLE CAROLE TORRE

Noelle Carole Torre Passed after a long illness on October 26, 2010. A native San Franciscan, Noelle was born on Christmas Day 1935. She was the loving wife of Donald for 54 years, devoted mother of Suzanne (Doug) Cross, Donald (Michelle) Torre, Peter (Marilyn) Torre and Kenneth (Carolyn) Torre, adored nonna of Nicole, Kaitlin, Kara, Andrew and Christina Torre, and cherished sister of Nancy (Jerry) Kelleher. Noelle is also survived by two step-grandchildren, six nieces, three nephews, several cousins and godchildren. Predeceased by her parents, Salazar and Marietta Onorato. Noelle attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart, University of San Diego and Manhattanville College. An active parishioner for 45 years at St. Rita's Church in Fairfax, she was involved in the St. Rita's Women's Guild and Sunny Hills Services. Noelle was an accomplished florist, working in the floral business for over 35 years. She was honored by the recognition and awards she received over the years at the Sonoma-Marin Fair and Bouquets to Art at the De Young Museum. A little league baseball fan, Noelle spent many summer days cheering on her sons at Central and Lefty Gomez Baseball Fields in Fairfax. She enjoyed her daughter's gymnastics and swim meets at San Domenico. Noelle was an avid bridge player, voracious reader, gourmet cook, and one of the founding members of the Sleepy Hollow Gourmet Club which, over the past 45 years, has met monthly for luncheons overflowing with good food and conversation. Some of her fondest memories included vacationing at Lake Tahoe, Hawaii, and The Sea Ranch with her children and grandchildren. A private interment was held at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in San Rafael. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Noelle's life will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rita's Church in Fairfax. Donations may be made to Catholic TV Mass, One Peter York Way, San Francisco, CA 94109, Religious of the Sacred Heart, Oakwood, 140 Valparaiso, Atherton, CA 94027, D.E.L.T.A. Rescue, P.O. Box 9, Glendale, CA 91209, or to the charity of your choice.