Manuel “Manny” Torea age 71 of Toms River passed away peacefully at home on Saturday September 28th, after a valiant battle against cancer. He retired as a General Foreman after 40 years with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local # 0253. Manny was a former member of the Holiday Heights Rescue Squad. Surviving is his wife of 22 years Judy, his children, grandchildren, step children and step grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister and many relatives in his native Spain and his many friends. Visiting will be Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Quinn Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Rd. Toms River. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered 10:30 AM Friday at St. Maximilian Kolbe R. C. Church, Berkeley Twp. Burial will follow at St. Anne’s Cemetery, Wall Twp.