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Gregory Robert Torres
1972 - 2017
Gregory Robert Torres
1972 - 2017
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1972
DIED
2017
Gregory Torres Obituary
Born: August 16, 1972
Died: September 21, 2017
Gregory Robert Torres "Stump" passed away peacefully at Presence St. Joseph's on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 after a brief illness, his parents announce with great sorrow and heavy hearts. They were by his side.
Greg was born August 16, 1972 at St. Joe's. He graduated from Joliet Central in 1990. Attended JJC Culinary Arts program. He enjoyed working as a cook, but his true passion was music. He played in various bands, often jamming with his good friend, Jim Vallera.
Survived by his parents, Robert Torres and Connie Martinez; devoted fianc e, Tamara Bridgeman; paternal grandfather, Manuel Torres; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceded in death by his grandmothers, Julia Torres and Beatriz Rocha.
Stump was a very good natured person who made friends easily. He loved heavy metal, the Cubs, Blackhawks and the Dallas Cowboys. He was also a talented painter.
Services were held and cremation rites accorded, Sunday, Sept. 24th at Tezak.
Specials thanks to Rita Polli and Tim Davis.
We have lost a beautiful soul who will truly be missed. "Good night, Sweet Prince."
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Jimmy Vallera
September 17, 2023
Miss ya Greg, can still hear u say hey Jimmy! Like it was yesterday. Life changes these days all the time but I forever and always will remember the good ol days which I treasure. We will hang out again and share a few Buschh lights on the other side my friend.
Jimmy Valera .
September 17, 2021
Its been 4 years gone by still miss ya like hell and will never forget the great memories.
Jim Vallera
January 10, 2018
Its been 4 months and I cant believe your really gone. We had many talks about death and I hope your at where u told me u want to be when u die.I just never though u would leave so fast, I just wished u would have told me u were going there so could say goodbye good friend.
Barbara Schultz
September 29, 2017
Gregory you are so sadly missed. My thoughts are with you Connie as you called him "Connie's little angel" He was a kind soul and an excellent artist as well! Goodbye my friend!
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Jimmy Vallera
September 25, 2017
Greg (stump) was my best friend for 31 years. This is very hard for me he will be missed . He was the kindest most genuine person I've ever known. Goodbye best bud and musical companion till we meet again love u Bro.
Kim Fleming
September 23, 2017
God bless those u left behind, they are in mourning and I pray for them. Blessed that u r now with those that have gone before u. It will never be the same when I enter the building to deliver the mail knowing that u r no longer there. Rest in peace my dear friend. Please keep singing like u lived to do
Rick Schultz
September 23, 2017
I hadn't seen Gregory in about twenty five years but I was remembering his upbeat personality,glad to be a tiny part of your life Rest In Peace Buddy.
Victor Gamboa
September 23, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Caroline OCrotty
September 23, 2017
You are going to missed by many. You had a personality bigger than life,and you always knew how to make somebody smile. Greg, you were one in a million. You Tammy and I had many years of great times.I am blessed to have known you. I'll cherish those memories forever. Rest in Paradise, 'Babez'.
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