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Joseph Torres Obituary



TORRES JOSEPH TORRES On Wednesday, December 10, 2008 . Beloved husband of Carlena Torres; father of Garry, Alain, Maggie, Connie, Carlena, Cateema and Lynwood. Also survived by 18 grandchildren; three sisters, six brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, December 20 at HODGES & EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, 3910 Silver Hill Rd., Suitland, MD. from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 18, 2008.

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Fran Bland

January 2, 2009

Joe our friend , always caring and smiling the smile we will never forget . The first time we met Joe he smiled and that very same day we became friends . We will miss him deeply.
David and Fran Bland (Virginia)

Carolyn & Alonza Moore

December 20, 2008

Joe, we enjoyed having you as our neighbor when we lived in Maryland. Rest in peace. We will miss your smile around the Acres.

Marilyn Prather

December 19, 2008

We are glad you were able to do our patio before you left the Acres. May God continue to Bless you and your family.

Marilyn and Andrew Prather

Patricia Waters

December 19, 2008

Joe you will definitely be missed by all who knew you, we will also miss you and Carlena coming to the Acres, rest in peace Brother.

Charles & Shirley Dorsey (Glen 2)

December 19, 2008

Joe we will miss seeing you at the Acres, you are at peace now and in a better place.

HOWARD THORN

December 18, 2008

Joe it won't be the same at the Acres without you. I don't think I will ever be able to play poker without thinking about you. You will really be missed. You were and always will be FAMILY.

HOWARD AND DONNA

Joe and Carlena in VA Beach 2005

December 18, 2008

Chester Waters

December 18, 2008

Joe you will truly be missed. It don't seem real but rest in peace. God willing I will see you again on the other side. Chester

Betty (Moody) Morris

December 18, 2008

Joe (Frenchy) is what my mom use to call him, he will truly be missed he was like a father to me and my sister (Joann). My brother (Juan) Joe's son will miss him too. May Joe rest in peace. God bless the family.

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