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Jesse Torres Obituary
Jesse Torres, age 87, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Matilda; daughters: Maryann (late David) Banach of Lansing, IL and Lana Karski of Hobart, IN; sons: Edward (Ellen) Torres of Chesterton, IN, Nicholas (Debra) Torres of San Francisco, CA, Richard (Linda) Torres of Villa Park, IL and Tom (Candy) Torres of Calumet City, IL; 16 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sisters: Mary (Augie) Angel, Carman (Don) Johnson and Helen Gomez; brothers: Tony (Angie) Torres, Al (Stacey) Torres, Frank (Edda) Torres and Lupe (Stella) Torres; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents: Felipe and Juanita; daughter, Lorraine Pimentel; and brother, Joe. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 17, 2009 starting with 9:30 a.m. prayers at the Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN (corner of Main and Kennedy)and a 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. James the Less Church, Highland with Father Keith Virus officiating. At rest, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. (2:30 p.m. wake service) at the Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home. Jesse was a member of St. James Church. He retired from Inland Steel Company with 37 years of service. Jesse was Trustee of Local #1010 and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII (1943-1946).
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Tony Torres
July 15, 2009
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength to deal with your loss. Love and Prayers.
Tony and Angie Torres and family
the soltys family
July 15, 2009
our hearts and are thoughts are with you all in this difficult time . there are no words that can truely express our sympathy to your family. your loss is heavens gain. may your memories be a comfort to you for years to come.
DELFINA GODOY
July 15, 2009
DEAR MARYANN,TILLY, AND FAMILY, YOU LIVED NEXT DOOR TO MY AUNT AND UNCLE FOR A LONG TIME. THERE I MET MR TORRES, HE WAS A GREAT FATHER TO HIS CHILDREN, I WILL REMEMBER HIM ALWAYS. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. A LONG TIME FRIEND, PINA, DELFINA GODOY
steve and stevie hamilton
July 15, 2009
the things i will always remember is his pleasent nature to my wife and myself. he always treated us like family he always had a story to tell me when he saw us. he will truly be missed he enriched the lives around him and others. he always was extremly proud of his family .
our thouhts and prayers are with the family at this time. may your memories of him carry you on as he would have done.he was a good friend a good husband and good father and grandfather he will be missed.
Janice Dietz
July 15, 2009
In my pocket I have fond memories of you. My memories of you are my fondes treasures that I will always remember. they are stored in my heart.Of all the treasures I have it is the memories we shared that are precious to me. Spending time at your home, gramas house, and at the picnics are my memories we have shared together. I will always remember your smile your laughter, and the kind words you had for others. I will miss you dearly, but you will always be in my heart. Now that you are at peace with yourself, Just know that a special guardian angel is hear to watch over you.
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