Juan Torres Sr.

Mr. Juan Torres passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020. He joins his parents, Ezequiel and Juana, brother, Domingo, sisters, Maria Agustina and Antonia, and granddaughter, Kayshla, in eternal life. Juan was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico on November 19, 1941. He enjoyed music (música jibara), travelling, family outings, dancing, playing different instruments or at least attempting to. He enjoyed bowling, baseball and dominoes. In 1963 he moved to Milwaukee, WI where he met his soul mate who after six months became his wife, Carmen Torres. They married on November 28, 1964. From their beautiful union four children were born. Juan is survived by his wife, Carmen and four children and their spouses, Elizabeth Torres (Carlos), Juan Torres Jr. (Mirta), Raquel Santiago (Jaime) and Migdalia Caraballo (Jehovel). He has two brothers: Geronimo and Julio (Elba), seven sisters: Olga, Dolores, Eva, Isolina, Rosa (Juan C.), Adela, and Virgen. Juan is further survived by his 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one on the way. Also, many nieces, nephews and countless extended family and friends. All held him in the highest regard and loved him dearly. Juan was a man of his word. He was honest, kind, gentle, loving, and dedicated. He worked for Longview Fibre Co. and International Paper for many years and was a devout member of St. Francis Parish in Milwaukee, WI and later, St. Thomas of Aquinas in St. Cloud, FL. Many church members remember him playing the role of Jesus during the Passion reenactment. In 2003 Juan made the decision to relocate to Kissimmee, FL to make that his new stomping ground. His children followed very soon after and made Florida their new home. That is where Juan alongside Carmen dedicated their lives to raising their grandchildren. Juan was loved by many and will live in our hearts forever. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Thomas of Aquinas in St. Cloud on May 14, 2020 at 11:30. Masks and social distancing is required. The Family of Mr. Torres requests, in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

Juan Torres Sr.

November 19, 1941 - April 30, 2020