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Anthony Delatorre Obituary

Anthony R. Delatorre, Sr. 45, passed away November 27, 2014 in Tucson, Arizona. Anthony was born November 17, 1965 in Phoenix, Arizona. Anthony later married his high school sweetheart, Lisa and was blessed with three children, Anthony, Nicole and Angelique. Anthony went on to receive his masters at the University of Arizona then enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served honorably for 22 years and was a commander on the USS Cole. After the Bombing of the USS Cole, he went to Qatar to help aid in the war in Iraq. There will be a Visitation at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st. Ave., Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. with a Service at 3:00 p.m. Anthony will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 520-888-1111.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 7, 2014.

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Angelique Delatorre

February 7, 2022

Thank you for being a great role model to me I miss you dearly. I love you and you will forever be in my heart.

Matthew Kirby

February 1, 2015

Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours. In our memories your charictor, actions and spirt will live on.

Craig Moyock

January 30, 2015

My condolences to the family of this COLE skipper.

Craig Mook, EWC (SW/AW) USN/Ret
PLANKOWNER USS COLE

January 30, 2015

Our condolences. May God bless you and your family.

Skip Cole ( The Darrell S. Cole family)

FN Justin Thompson

January 30, 2015

Sir I did not serve with you on the U.S.S. COLE ,but I have a very close shipmate that has you are a brother R.I.P sir

January 30, 2015

RIP, sir. Salute..... May your family find peace in knowing you were a great Naval officer who help to keep them safe. Served onboard USS Cole, Rest in peace Determined Warrior!
Kelli Ingram BMC(SW)retired..

Shawn Hinkle

January 29, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Had the honor of serving with him on the USS Cole and FCTCLANT. He was a fine naval officer.

Darian Lloyd

January 29, 2015

Even though I didn't serve with him long the time spent where great.

John Henderson

January 29, 2015

My condolences for your loss. Anthony was a fine Naval Officer and a great man. It was a honor to serve with him on USS COLE.

Randall & Linda Butte

January 29, 2015

May he rest in peace, God bless

January 29, 2015

My Condolences, A true friend and shipmate. Sailed with him on board the USS Cole. You will be truly missed.

Norman & Vivian Tracy

January 29, 2015

Please accept our condolence in this time of great loss. We have a grandson on the USS Cole right now. Our prayers are with you.

ENC(SW) USN Retired

Charles J Sweet Jr

January 29, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, He was a great Officer and a shipmate. I am proud to have served with him. Sincerely ENC(SW) Charles J Sweet Jr USN RET.

Anthony in Malta with the COLE crew from Sept. 2000.

James Parlier

January 29, 2015

It was an honor to have served with Anthony. He was a true hero and American.

Mother and Brothers of PO1 Kevin S Rux Rux

January 29, 2015

Salute, Sir, May God give your family peace and comfort as He did me after the 10/12/2000. RIP, Sir

Freddie Rangel

December 11, 2014

Dear Robbie,
Im so sorry your life ended so short to and family but your spirit remains a memory for many. Mine is different because i met you by being with your cousin Cynthia for nearly 20yrs now and heard great things from her about you. Your amazing Robbie. Thank God for you.
Im glad i had the pleasure of knowing you and just speaking with you and who you were to your family, friends, Navy, USA, U of A, etc.
Thanks for your service to keep me and my family and others safe by sea.
R.I.P Commander.

Ralph Payan

December 10, 2014

To me he was a war hero, a humble and brilliant man. Robbie you will be missed! RIP cousin!

Gina De La Torre

December 9, 2014

To my brother...I miss you, you will always be in my heart.

With all my love, your sister

Alice Conner

December 9, 2014

Missing you.

December 9, 2014

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate, Stand Down, We have the Watch....
GMGC (SW) USN Ret.

Alice McBride

December 8, 2014

What a wonderful man and father. I knew him through his wonderful daughter Nicole, and know how much she and her family cherish him. God bless you Delatorre, and may He bring you peace.

Elena Cozine

December 8, 2014

It's been many years since I saw Bob last. We attended BOOST and NROTC together in the late 80's/early 90's. He always had a smile on his face, was a jokester, and I know he loved his family. Condolences to all of the Delatorre family. Rest in peace Bob.

Steve Widen

December 7, 2014

Bob, you will be greatly missed. It was an honor to be your friend and go thru ROTC with you. Prayers for your family through this difficult time.

Dan Shields

December 7, 2014

Bob was one of my kids at Arizona ROTC...a fine man and officer..God bless him.

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