Joseph Turtora

"Coach Turtora" was my physical education teacher during all of my elementary school years at Harold D. Fayette back in the 80s. I consider him a legendary teacher. He greatly inspired me to become a teacher, and that is what I did. He would give up his lunch time in order to run sporting intramurals for us in the gymnasium. I will never forget him, and I am honored to have been impacted by his hard work in bettering the lives of kids.

He was a wonderful person and made elementary school a pleasant experience. I always enjoyed his presence at North School...

We remember coach from North School. Sending our condolences. May he rest in peace.

Too many memories over the past 70 years. I remember the summers at Lake Carmel in the late 50's. Always good for a laugh...looking over old home movies with great Christmas memories from the Bronx days. Rest in peace, Uncle Joe.....

So sorry to hear about his passing i used to work with Katherine at Geigco insurance company in Woodbury long island