German Torres 1933-2023

German was born May 2, 1933, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Eulogia Lugo and Candido Torres.

German retired from Republic Steel and worked at the Juvenile Justice Center and the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office as a reserve deputy.

German loved bowling, golf, fishing and dominos. He was an avid baseball fan. His favorite team was the New York Yankees.

German was a leader in the Hispanic community, arriving in Youngstown in the mid 1950s. He was the president of the Sons of Borinquen for many years; a past member of OCCHA Board of Directors; worked with the board of elections as a committeeman; and was a member of Christ the Good Shepherd-St. Rose of Lima Church. German also volunteered at Gleamer’s food bank and Good Shepherd’s food bank.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lucy Pagan Torres; children, German (Iris) Torres of Orlando, Florida, Willie Torres of Youngstown, Nellie (Ricardo) Gonzalez of Palmyra, Pennsylvania, and Evelyn Torres of Youngstown; daughter-in-law, Ida Rivera-Torres of Orlando, Florida; 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; siblings, Aida Sequinot of Texas, and Rosa Diaz, Candido Torres, Ismael Torres, Amelia Martinez and Glady Martinez, all of Puerto Rico; and many nieces and nephews. He was considered “everyone’s favorite uncle.”

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Torres; and brother, Jose Torres.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Mercy Hospital and Hospice House for their support and care.

Family and friends may pay their respects 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at the funeral home.

Interment will follow in Lake Park Cemetery.

Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, or email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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