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for Ian Torres
October 28, 2016
Monday will be two years you've been gone and I still miss you as if it was yesterday. Our lives will never be the same.
You will forever live in our hearts.
Sandy and Tay
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Gus & Margie Lopez
July 27, 2015
Our deepest sympathies goes to the family. Rest in peace.
Gus & Margie Lopez
July 27, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Linda, Jake, and Josh Trombley
December 23, 2014
Good nephew, good cousin, good guy.
One of Ian's favorite spots, even in the rain.
November 9, 2014
Elaine Julian
November 9, 2014
You Are With God Now . May You Now Rest And Watch Over Those Who.Love You So Much.
Kelli Roberts
November 9, 2014
When we were young, Ian lived around the corner for a couple of years. Ian, Chris Geryk and I played outside for hours at a time. Such great memories. I hadn't seen him since shortly after graduation, but he was definitely one of the good ones. He will be missed...
Elaine Julian
November 8, 2014
May God Keep You In Peace. Love Aunt Elaine.
Elaine julian
November 8, 2014
I Met Ian In San Francisco When He Was About 1Year Old. He Was a Happy Baby And That Joy Stayed With Him All His Life. I Remember All The Holidays The Family Got Together; He Always Made The Gathering So Much More Fun. As I Look Through Pictures Of Him As He Was Growing Up, The Tears Start To Fall. Sandy And TaylorYou Have My Sympathy And Love.Ian Was Taken To Soon And I Know You Will Grieve For A Long Time.Always Remember The Love He Had For You And The Joy He Had Being A Husband And Father. Last Time We Spent With Him Was In Ft. Laudere When Taylor Was About 8, We Golfed And Played OnThe Beach. Ian Never Sttopped Smiling And Taylor had The Same GriIn. I AmHappy To 'be His aunt And Will Miss Him So Much. He Did Leave Us To Soon, But His Light Will Shine Always With Sandy And Taylor. My Condolences To Sandy, Taylor, Yvette And Ed.
1986 Sr Football Season
Sherry Thomas
November 7, 2014
1987 Sr Prom
Sherry Thomas
November 7, 2014
Naples Florida '07
Sherry Thomas
November 7, 2014
November 7, 2014
Scott Quaas
November 7, 2014
God of all mystery, lead us who grieve at this untimely death, to a new and deeper faith in your love. May Ian take his place among your angels, and live in peace and happiness forever.
Look with compassion on the suffering of his family in their loss. Sustain them in their anguish; and into the darkness of their grief bring the light of your love.
Eileen Tierney
November 7, 2014
Huge heart, smile and hugs = Ian. Great memories from UMass and Hamp.
Naples Florida 2007
Sherry Thomas
November 7, 2014
I had the opportunity to spend time with Taylor and it was so abundantly clear that he was Ian's son. Ian, he has your light that no matter what, never stops shining on all of us, even now. He has your humor. He has your damn good looks. He has your smarts but more importantly, he has your heart. You live through him now here on this earth, but you live for the rest of us when we see folks having fun playing golf. When we see the number 42. When we here a certain giggle and we can't quite put on our finger on who's giggle it is but then it hits us. Any and every time we see anything having to do with Baseball. And for some us, when we get together and tell stories whiling laughing so hard we're crying about our youth. I miss you so much but I feel you. I feel you wanting us to celebrate you and all you stood for. For me that's easy, because it was all good. Your heart was pure, you taught me so much and I love you.
Taylor, Yvette, Ed & Sandra, my thoughts are with you and hope to one day, in the near future see you to share in the celebration of his life. All my love, Sherry
November 7, 2014
Ian you will trully be missed when my Son (Juwan) decided to play baseball you were the Coach that taught him the skills he has today. We had great times at Federal Little League. Fly Free Coach Ian no more pain. We love you and will be missed. Jenny, Keith, Kevius & Juwan*
November 7, 2014
I was very Blessed To Have Met Ian in Rockland maine in 2012 while on vacation. I felt such a strong bond and kindness from a Man I had just met. Thoughts and prayers of Ian. Your picture of us will always remain in my living room and you kindness in my heart. Amen. Lisa Bisogne
leanne graves
November 7, 2014
I haven't seen Ian since graduation from hamp high in1987, but when ever I think of him all I see is is big smile and happy demeanor. He left his family and friends too soon.
Chris Kostek
November 7, 2014
Ian's presense brightened the lives of everyone around him.
Jay Czelusniak
November 7, 2014
To my buddy, I love ya.. Many many fun and exciting times growing up together that can never be taken away.. always in my heart and mind..
November 7, 2014
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November 7, 2014
Ian Edward Torres, August 23, 1969 - October 31, 2014
Ian Torres, 45, left this life too soon on Friday morning October 31, 2014 after a year long battle with a rare cancer.
A big guy with a bigger heart, Ian would give the shirt off his back to help a friend in need.
Ian leaves behind his family and the many friends who had the pleasure to travel in his path. To all who knew him, his cheerful smile and bone-crushing hugs will be greatly missed.
Ian was fortunate to spend his childhood in Northampton Mass. making lifelong friends there. A 1987 graduate of “Hamp High” he played football with Coach Tudryn's 1986 championship team and baseball throughout his school years. He was the third baseman and captain of the U Mass baseball team in the early 1990s, made the college all star team in 1991, allowing him the privilege to play at Fenway. Later he played semi-pro ball in Puerto Rico.
He moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his young family in 2000. He owned a small renovation company there. In spite of his busy schedule, he spent his free time volunteering in his son's school and the community. A baseball fanatic, he cherished the opportunity to coach his young players and smiled at the rewards of seeing them do well.
Ian leaves his wife, Sandra Zambrana and son, Ian Taylor Torres of Plantation Florida. His parents, Edward and Yvette Torres of South Bristol, Maine, a sister, Sylvia Torres in California, his adored mother in law, Minerva Velez, brothers in law, Joey and Edgar Zambrana and their families in Lajas, Puerto Rico, his aunts, uncles, and cousins throughout New England and many friends around the country.
A Mass and celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Saint Jerome Catholic Church, 2533 SW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315.
A memorial service will be held in the Northeast at a later date.
Please leave messages and your stories about Ian online at:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Ian-Edward-Torres/100006007574979
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local little league or youth baseball program in Ian's memory.
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