Obituary of William J. Torelli
William J. Torelli, Sr., 91, of Brookhaven, PA. died peacefully in his sleep at home on March 19, 2012.
Mr. Torelli was born January 8, 1921, in Trediffrin, PA, the son of the late Antonio and Emelia Torelli. He was the third oldest of 5 siblings. On May 27, 1951, he married his sweetheart and love of his life, F. Jeanette D'Amico who survives.
Mr. Torelli served in the US Navy as a Gunners Mate First class during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he was employed by the Westinghouse Corporation as a Machinist for 42 years, retiring in 1984. Mr. Torelli was an avid golfer and was active in the Westinghouse golf and bowling teams.
After retireing, he and his wife traveled extensively and enjoyed their retirement years.
SURVIVORS
Wife: F. Jean (D'Amico) Torelli
Sons: William J. Torelli, Jr. of Upper Gwynedd, PA and Steven A. Torelli of Voorhees, NJ; Grandchildren: Heather Torelli and William J. Torelli, III of Philadelphia, PA; Brothers: Anthony (Helen) Torelli of Clifton Heights, PA and James (Gayle) Torelli of Littleton, CO; Also survived by many nieces & nephews
Mr. Torelli was preceded in death by his sister, Louise VonTanhousen and his brothers, Bartholomew and Albert Torelli.
Memorial Contributions may be given in memory of William Torelli to the Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015