Luis Torres Lugo

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Luis Torres Lugo, age 71, of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing after a tragic accident that occurred on September 11th on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Bridgeport Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Zelidez Torres Rosado.

Luis was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on December 30, 1953, the son of the late Ramon Torres and Carmen Lugo. At the young age of 12, he immigrated to Waterbury, Connecticut, where he made a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He was a dedicated and compassionate man who cherished his family and friends above all else. He proudly owned and operated Dorado Cafe Bar in Waterbury for 20 years, where he invested hours of hard work and devotion to his business. Known for his unwavering work ethic, Luis was a true jack of all trades always willing to lend a hand to those in need, whether it was through his skills in remodeling, mechanic work, carpentry, or plumbing. He loved travelling, especially to Puerto Rico to visit with friends and family. He loved his family more than anything.

In this time of grief, we reflect on the joy that Luis brought into our lives and the love he gave so freely. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Left to honor his legacy and cherish his memory besides his wife for many years, Zelidez and his children; Luis Torres Jr. of Chicago, Miguel Torres and his wife Koanna of Ohio, Bethzaida Torres of Puerto Rico, Lindsay Torres and Steven of Waterbury, and Jessica Torres of North Carolina, his step- daughters; Denise Berdecia and her husband Hector of Florida and Caroll Lauer and her husband John[Juanito] of Torrington, his grandchildren; Luis III, Jazmine, Bryan, Omar, Ashley, Giovanni, Yasmin, Jose Luis, Luis Miguel, Byron, Anthony Jr, Aaliyah, Amelia, Avorie, Mariah, Edward, Julio, Carlos, Johnathan and Nicholas. He also leaves his siblings Orlando Torres and his wife Noemi of Puerto Rico, Daisy Torres and her husband Nicholas of Terryville, Hector Torres and his wife Doris of Hartford and Freddy Torres of Meriden. He also leaves behind many great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his brothers; Feliberto Rosado and Jose Enrique Rosado.

Funeral services for Mr. Torres Lugo will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated the Shrine of Saint Anne at All Saints-Todos Los Santos Parish, 515 S Main St, Waterbury, CT 06706. Those planning to attend are kindly asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in New Pinegrove Cemetery in Waterbury. Relatives and friends may visit with the Torres Lugo family on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you on the funeral home website. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family, please visit the funeral home website at www.caseyfunerals.com.