Anthony Joseph Torchia Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Anthony Joseph Torchia, 74, of Philmont, died Thursday April 28, 2016 at his home. Born September 14, 1941 in Hudson, he was the son of the late Anthony and Alice (Stone) Torchia. He was a graduate of Hudson High School, and later served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Anthony was a Welder and Repairman for over 37 years, and worked for Atlas Cement, Blue Circle and Independent of Catskill. He also coached and managed Ockawamic Little League and Babe Ruth Little League. He was a member of the Hudson VFW Post #1314, was a life member of Rogers Hose in Hudson and the Philmont Rod and Gun Club. He will be greatly misseed by his loving wife Janet A. Yaeger VanStaveren Torchia at home, his son Anthony and (Bonnie) Torchia of Churchtown, daughter Michelle and (James) Edgeworth of Hollowville, brother-in-law Dominic Fiorillo of Hudson, grandchildren: Michele and (Anthony) Puleo, Nicole Torchia, Elizabeth and (Andrew) Eggleston and Rebecca Edgeworth, many nieces, nephews and cousins including a special nephew David and (Kathleen) Walker and grandniece Katie Walker. Anthony was pre-deceased by one son Michael Torchia in 1967, also sisters: Marie Walker, Tanya Fiorillo and his brother Joseph Torchia. Calling hours will be Friday April 29, 2015 from (4-7) PM at the Sacco-McDonald-Valenti Funeral Home 700 Town Hall Drive Hudson, NY 12534. Funeral prayers will be Saturday morning 10:00 AM at the funeral home with Deacon Paul Roemer officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Park Cemetery. To leave online condolences visit: www.saccomcdonaldvalenti.com

Anthony Joseph Torchia

September 14, 1941 - April 28, 2016