Thomas J. Torpey

Thomas J. Torpey obituary, Holly, MI

Thomas J. Torpey

Thomas Torpey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dryer Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Thomas J. Torpey, age 69, died on October 12, 2025 in Tawas, Michigan. He was born in Troy, Michigan to Norma and Dennis Torpey. He worked for many years at the family meat market, T.J. Torpey Meat Market of Troy. Tom, in his younger days, loved to fish, water and snow ski and golf. He loved his family and friends; eating fried chicken and ice cream. He is survived by his son Jonathan, daughter Jennifer (James), granddaughter Natalie, brother Dennis (Sue), sisters; June (Joe) and Lynne (Steve) and many nieces and nephews.Tom was liked by everyone who knew him and he will be missed by all. A visitation will be held on Sunday October 19, 2025 at the Dryer Funeral Home from 1-4PM with a scripture service at 4PM. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com

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