Alfred Francis Tortorelli

Alfred Francis Tortorelli of Melbourne, FL, died June 25, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. Al was born in the Bronx, New York, December 7th, 1937, to Alfred Anthony Tortorelli and Mary Nardelli. He attended Mount Saint Michael Academy, Manhattan College, and Columbia University Dental School. He married Noel Coakley, of Aruba, December 30, 1961. He served in the US Army for 22 years, including tours in Vietnam, where he was the last US Army Dental Corps officer to leave Saigon. He retired at the rank of Colonel.

Alfred then settled in Melbourne, FL, where he opened a successful oral surgery practice. Among the local wisdom-teeth-aged population he earned the nickname "Dr. Torturelli." Since retirement he enjoyed playing cards and sipping beers at the VFW, the Moose Lodge, and the Italian American Club. Al pursued the art of fishing aggressively. He and Noel spent much of their time volunteering at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Noel passed away in January, 171 days before Al.

Al was intensely proud of his family and always wanted what he thought was the best for them. We could always rely on his sense of humor to overcome any differences of opinion, and his love and concern were never in doubt. He was generous with his time, care, and support. His love for his wife Noel was undeniable and he missed her terribly since her passing.

Alfred and Noel raised four sons: Michael (deceased), James (54), William (50), Brian (49). They have eleven grandchildren: Nicholas (25), Colin (19), Quinn (17), Christopher (16), Sophia (16), Giada (16), Finn (15), Vivian (15), Lucia (13), Oscar (11), and Aiden (5). Al is survived by five younger sisters: Virginia Williamson, Janet Tinari, Lucille McCue, Cathy Pugliesi, and Barbara Boden.

A funeral service will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, in Indialantic, FL, Monday, July 8th, at 11am, with a visitation beforehand at 10:30am. There will be a reception at 12:30 at the Italian American Club of South Brevard.