WESTFIELD – Jose Torres, 53, of Westfield was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 6th, 1959 to Jesus and Maria (Gonzales) Torres.
Jose grew up in Westfield and attended local schools and was a graduate of Westfield High School. Jose enjoyed watching the Red Sox play and rooting for his favorite team. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was considered by many as “the life of the party.” He was extremely supportive of his two boys in their education and everything they pursued. His love for his wife was known by all as he took pride in marrying his best friend.
Jose was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was appointed as a reserve on February 12, 1985 and was hired a full time officer in August 26, of 1985. He loved serving the city of Westfield for 27 years as a police officer and was decorated twice for heroism going above and beyond the call of duty. He was also proud to be recognized for his achievements by the Westfield Spanish American Association in 2001.
He leaves his loving wife Kara (Dominik) Torres and his two sons, Jay and Christopher of Westfield; his mother, Maria; brother, Jesus Torres Jr. & fiancé Cindy Alamed; sister, Idalia Torres all of Westfield; his brother, Daniel Torres & his wife Sandra of East Longmeadow; his mother-in-law, Sharon Dominik; 2 sisters-in-laws, Dawn Besse and her husband Rick, Melissa Jones and her husband George along with nieces & nephews and extended family and now joins his father, Jesus Torres in Heaven.
The funeral for Jose will be held in Devers Auditorium at Westfield State University on July 31th at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Monday July 30th at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield from 2:00-8:00 p.m.
Donations in memory of Jose may be made to the Jose Torres Memorial Fund, C/O United Bank, 10 Elm Street, Westfield, MA 01085.
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