Jessie Torres Obituary
Jessie Torres Sr. 82, of Pinellas Park, Florida, formerly of Port Huron, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 after a short illness, surrounded by his family at St. Anthony's Hospital, Florida.
He was born July 30, 1935 in Capac to the late Joseph and Maria Torres. He married Francisca Cardenas in 1957 and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends last July.
Jessie was the youngest of 14 children and spent his childhood on the family farm. He joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 19 and served proudly for four years.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Edward J. McCormick Council #521, the Largo Moose Lodge #2205 in Florida, the Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge #343, American Legion Charles Hammond Post No. 8, and the Men's Catholic League and did endless volunteer work for the church and community. He was a devout Catholic with unwavering faith and was a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Michigan and Sacred Heart Church in Florida. Above all, he loved God and his family.
He is survived by his wife, Francisca; four sons, Jessie (Sandra) Torres, Joseph (Kristen) Torres, Paul Torres and Mateo (Marcy) Torres; five grandchildren, Sarah (Ryan) Stachler, Jennifer (Dan) Gilbert, Mariah, Baily and Luisa Torres; two great grandchildren, Logan and Lucy Stachler; his sister, Lucy T. Rico; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Torres.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mr. Torres will lie in state in Holy Trinity Parish - St. Stephen Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 10 a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. The Very Reverend Salvatore Palazzolo, K.H.S. will officiate.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Port Huron. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Marine Corps and the St. Clair County Allied Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Parish, Port Huron.
For complete information visit Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Tim and Kerry Boyle
April 3, 2018
Fran, Tim and I are so very sorry to hear of Jess's passing. Mom sent me pictures when you stayed at her house during the storm evacuations. I looked at those recently remembering good times with you and Jess. God has a plan. You and your family are in our prayers. God bless!Love, Tim and Kerry Boyle
April 1, 2018
Jess, we apologize that so much time has passed since we saw you last. Robin and I will miss you. You are my Pop's best buddy, he will miss you so much. God's speed my friend. Tom Cirrencione
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Steve Fox
April 1, 2018
Deepest sympathy to the entire Torres family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Raymond Dickinson
March 31, 2018
From our mother Maxine Dickinson, who resides in MediLodge of Port Huron, Mark Dickinson, Ray and Mary Ann Dickinson. We send our heartfelt condolences to your family. May God be with you and console you through this time of loss.
March 31, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the family. Losing a loved one is so painful. Please find comfort in knowing that our Heavenly Father has seen every tear that you have shed, he has heard every outcry you have uttered, and he well knows the pain you are suffering. Ex. 3:7 JS
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