Irving Torres

Irving R. Torres, Sr. was born on May 24, 1943, in Hato Viejo/Arecibo, Puerto Rico, to his parents Eduardo Torres-Ocacio and Trinidad Rios Viruet de Torres. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ana M. Torres, who predeceased him on November 5, 2025. He missed her deeply, and his family lovingly believes he longed to be with her in time for what would have been their 63rd wedding anniversary on April 28, 2026.

Irving spent much of his adult life devoted to raising his family alongside Ana on S.W. 300th Street in Homestead, Florida. Over the years, he also lived in New London, Connecticut, and New London, Wisconsin, building a life wherever opportunity and family took him.

A man of remarkable resilience, Irving cheated death more than once-surviving a random gunshot wound to the head while attending a dance in his younger years, and later a serious fall from a roof. These experiences seemed only to deepen his appreciation for life. He spent his final four years in Crestview, Florida, where he passed peacefully at home.

Irving was the proud father of six children: Diana, Gloria (married to Trinidad), Irving Jr., Manuel, Melvin, and Ivan (married to Letticia). His legacy lives on through his 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

He was the third of four siblings and is survived by his sister Olga Iris and brother Aglado; and his half-brother Ivan. He was predeceased by his brother Eduardo and stepsister Virgenmina. He was also dearly loved by his many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces/nephews who affectionately called him "Harvey."

Throughout his life, Irving worked hard and wore many hats. He drove produce trucks, picked produce, and painted and welded submarines being recommissioned in New London, Connecticut in the late 1960s. He provided food and lodging to veterans in need in Florida City, managed A-1 Grocery Store in Naranja, and helped run the restaurant and bar La Lechonera in Princeton. He also operated a used car dealership along U.S. 1. Known as a dependable man, a smart entrepreneur, and someone always willing to help others, Irving earned respect through his actions, not his words.

In his free time, he found joy in fishing for crabs in Homestead, restoring and working on vintage cars, and attending car shows.

Though Irving did not live a life of extravagance, he was rich beyond measure in love. His children and grandchildren will miss his laughter, his sense of humor, and his joyfulness most of all-but even more, they will miss how he made them feel: loved without condition, valued without question, and confident in who they were. To them, he was a leader, a source of pride, and a steady reminder that family is life's greatest wealth.

Though you may grieve and shed your tears, remember the laughter, the love, the years. Let him live on in your hearts and to his children and grandchildren, remember you were his joy, his pride, his treasures and because of you, he was truly rich.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, followed by the Committal Service around 2:30 pm at Caballero Rivero Palms Woodlawn, 27100 OLD DIXIE HWY, NARANJA, FL.