John Michael Torok

John Michael Torok, 63, a long time Arizona resident, passed away May 14th, 2007 at his Ahwatukee home. He was born to Marjorie and Albert Torok in Los Angeles, California, where he grew up with a love of life and sports. John moved to Arizona when he was offered an athletic scholarship to attend ASU, where he played for legendary Coaches Bobby Winkles and Frank Kush. Among John's many career highlights at ASU were playing on Arizona State's first College World Series team and being the Sun Devil's Quarterback under Frank Kush. John will be remembered for his love and devotion to his family, his dry wit and his quick smile. John loved to cook and golf. He also liked to laugh, usually at his golfing and cooking, but any occasion with his wife, friends and extended family made him the happiest. John is survived by his wife of 39 years: Mary Jane Torok of Ahwatukee; two daughters: Kelly Torok (Andrew) Ingram of Phoenix, and Jill Torok (Jerry) Naleski of Flagstaff, and son, Joe Torok of Ahwatukee; his mother, Marjorie Torok and siblings, Thomas, Michael and David Torok and Gayle Freeman. John, lovingly referred to as "Bumpa" is also survived by three grandchildren: Margaret (Meg) Rose Ingram, William (Will) John Ingram, and Georgia Camille Naleski. The family is hosting an Open House to celebrate John's life at his residence on Saturday the 19th of May, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in John's memory to the American Heart Assn. (americanheart.org) or the Sun Angel Foundation (sunangelfoundation.org).