Photo courtesy of Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield
Oct 21, 1945 - Dec 22, 2023
A free spirit who lived life to the fullest ... and a dear friend who will not be forgotten by those of us who share many youthful years with him.
Pablo Alcázar
January 25, 2024 | Friend
Truly sorry to hear about your dad. I last saw him in Hartford at a concert with his son. We go back many years and yes his smile brightens the room. And he/we loved to dance!!! Keep the memories close to your heart.
Debbie
January 25, 2024 | Friend
Edwin and Elizabeth Perez
January 25, 2024 | Newington, CT | Friend
Edwin and Elizabeth Perez
January 25, 2024 | Newington, CT | Friend
We met Ronnie in the early 80's, he was part of our Caribbean Latino (Cuba-Puerto Rico) brotherhood. We had fun times, dancing to Latin music at local hotspots and dining at Vietnam until closing. Yeah, it got loud!
Also, being a martial artist whom I held great respect for, he advised me as I advanced through the ranks. We were fortunate, the Lord put Ronnie in our path, because of the arts, sharing his wisdom and being a good friend. We will miss his happy, uplifting energy. RIP, God...
Edwin and Elizabeth Perez
January 25, 2024 | Newington, CT | Friend
Ronny, You were a wonderful associate and a very helpful business partner when I was just starting in the supermarket business. I always enjoyed talking your humor, and talking to you daily. My sincere condolences to your family. Jose, Medina's Supermarket
Jose
January 24, 2024 | Family
Ronny, You were a one of a kind, larger than life guy that I am happy to have known. My husband introduced us, and I enjoyed hearing all the great, possibly embellished (!), stories involving you and the running guys. One of my favorites was after the NYC marathon, how you and the guys jumped the line at some club. You were still wearing your finishers medal, and somebody said that you were the runner up at the NYC marathon and everyone got into the club! I also enjoyed our chats about our...
Jane Reik
January 22, 2024
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield
January 22, 2024 | Wethersfield, CT
Rest in Peace my friend. We did have alot of good times together.
Linda Giachello Casanova
January 21, 2024
Ronald "Ronny" Torres, Sr., 78, of Key Largo, Florida and Newington passed away on Friday, December 22 in the Florida Keys with me, his daughter Tanya Okumura, by his side.
My Dad was a loving and beloved son, father, brother, and grandfather. He and I had a special father/daughter bond and friendship. He leaves me behind; as well as my brother, Ronald Torres, Jr., and cherished grandchildren, Peter Torres, Winter Torres, and Alexandra Okumura - who lovingly referred to him as Papa. He was predeceased by his father, Carlos Torres; mother, Olga Torres; and brother, Carlos Torres, Jr.
Dad had a smile that lit up a room and a fun, mischievous and charming personality that drew people to him. He was a great dancer, loved music, and was proud to have run five New York City Marathons.
Dad never forgot his Cuban roots, having been born in Holguin, Cuba in 1945, but he was also overjoyed to finally become an American citizen in recent years.
Dad graduated from Hartford High School and had fond memories of his time there. He spent 45 years of his career as a top meat distributor representative selling to Latino markets.
A wake will be held on Wednesday, January 24th, at Dillon-Baxter, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield from 4 pm to 6:30 pm. A reception will follow at Wood n Tap in Newington.
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