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Dr. Albert L. Torres

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Albert Torres Obituary

Dr. Albert L. Torres, 72, of Mountain Top, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at his home.

Dr. Torres was born to the late Drs. Claudio and Aljimira (Larino) Torres in Camaguey, Cuba, and came to America at 8 years old. He graduated from Niles North High School in Skokie, Illinois, and went onto earn a Bachelor of Science from University of Illinois Chicago.

Dr. Torres furthered his education at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. He completed his residency and fellowship in anesthesia at Rush Medical Center in Chicago. He was awarded the Dripps Award for excellence in anesthesia. He was also awarded the Pillsbury Fellowship Award for clinical excellence. Dr. Torres worked as a cardiovascular anesthesiologist for 43 years at various hospitals in the area, mostly at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

He enjoyed motor sports, hunting, skiing and spending time with friends and family. He was a member of the American Society of Anesthesia.

In addition to his parents, Dr. Torres was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Claudio Torres.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah (Koehler) Torres, with whom he celebrated their 50th anniversary in September 2024; their son, Albert (Erin) Torres, of Denver, Colo.; and grandson, Albert Timothy Torres.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with a family tribute beginning at 7 p.m. from McCune Funeral Service Inc., 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Funeral service will be private.

Memorial donations can be made in Dr. Albert Torres' name to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation at www.t2t.org or to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network).org" target="_new" rel="nofollow">www.PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network).org.

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Published by Times Leader from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Albert Torres

13 Entries

Alfred F D´Anca, MD

March 7, 2025

My sincere condolences to the Torres family.
My history with Al dates back the 1990s when we worked together in the operating rooms at the WBGH where he provided excellent anesthetic services involving some orthopedic surgery cases.
Dr. Torres was always a fine and caring physician who provided the best for the patient as a pertinent part of a surgical team as an anesthesiologist . He truly cared for patients and the field of medicine as we knew it 30 years ago.
Farewell to a fine and excellent physician who enjoyed his work and truly cared for people.
Although he is gone, he will never be forgotten by those of us who still regard medicine as a respected profession that Al helped in portraying over the last several decades.
My farewell to a fine man and a good physician who helps us all remember the best days of our profession.
RIP Al.
Alfred F. D´Anca, MD

Cindy Timlin

February 28, 2025

Dear Debbie sooo sorry for your loss . Greatest memory is when Al was soo gracious to let Jimmy see his cars!!! Cindy and Jimmy Timlin Karen Bergs twin sister!!!!

Cathy Garinger

February 26, 2025

Debbie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great anesthesiologist and awesome to work with. I have the best memories of "Pumpkin".

Barry Blannett

February 25, 2025

Debbie,
So sorry to hear about AL. I have fond memories of working and hunting him. Barry

JoAnn Sorber

February 24, 2025

Deborah and son,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dr. Torres at WBGH. He was always kind to me. I will keep him in my prayers. May he Rest In Peace.

Jerry Flora

February 24, 2025

Al was the best Anesthesiologist you could ever work with. He was truly a friend to all CRNA´s. A great loss for the community. RIP, dear friend.
Jerry Flora.
Lauderhill, FL.

Cynthia Russo

February 23, 2025

Words cannot express the heartbreak in the loss of Dr. Torres. The anesthesia community has truly lost one of the best. I grew up in anesthesia with Dr. Torres always by my side, teaching and guiding. I owe him a debt of gratitude. I will miss his funny stories. You never knew what he would say next, but it was always funny. At General we used terms of endearment when we referred to him like "Pumpkin" and "Uncle Al" because we all loved him. I will truly miss my friend. May God comfort you Debbie, Albert, Erin and little Albert.

Al A

February 23, 2025

Gods Speed

Megan Moro

February 23, 2025

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Torres at WBGH. This is a tremendous loss to the Anesthesia community. A very smart man and I learned so much from him. "Pumpkin" Thanks for all the good memories and funny one liners we would all laugh at during work. Prayers and strength to his family during this difficult time.

Michael Rittenberg

February 23, 2025

What a terrible loss to us all

Eric Tweedie

February 23, 2025

I met Al in 1993 when we both started as Anesthesiologists at the WGH in Wilkes-Barre. He quickly became one of my dearest friends. I fondly remember many evenings spent at Al´s home enjoying his generous hospitality over the 10 years I spent in the area with him, Debbie and Albert. His passing is deeply felt by many including myself. My deepest condolences to Debbie, Albert and all the family.

Lori Kern

February 23, 2025

I´m so sorry to hear of Dr.Torres passing. I have many memories of working at WBGH with "pumpkin". My thoughts and prayers are with the Torres family.

Ann Fitzsimmons

February 23, 2025

We are all with a heavy heart due to Al´s passing. He was my friend, confidant, as well as my co-worker. All of the CRNA´s at General Hospital were lucky to have known and worked with him. My prayers are with you Debbie, Albert, Erin and Baby .
Albert
Annie (Bomboy) Fitzsimmons

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