He was born in Yonkers, NY on May 8, 1929, the son of the late Andrew and Mary Gilanyi Torhan . He was employed by the City of Yonkers Fire Department for 35 years, stationed at Engine 306 before retiring in 1991. He remained a member of the Yonkers Fire Department Retiree’s Association and was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict before being honorably discharged. Joseph was an avid sportsman who enjoyed watching his Grandsons participate in soccer, baseball, basketball, and rugby, rarely missing a game. He also enjoyed playing cards with his buddy Ralph and many others, and enjoyed his trips to the Turning Stone Casino.
Joseph was pre-deceased by his parents, his wife Mary Powers Torhan and his siblings Andrew, Florence, Mary, Elizabeth, and his twin bother John, as well as his brother-in-laws, Emil, Herbert, and Matthew. He is survived by his children Jeanne(John) Galvin, Joseph Jr., Barry, Barbara(Jack) Ray, and James(Francine), five Grandchildren, Kelly, Jack, Joe, Kevin, and Ryan, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to his personal care aides, Susan, Joann, Louis, Lori, and Lexi who provided compassion, kindness, and care during the last few years of his life. You will never know how much the family deeply appreciated your efforts and kindness towards our father during his time of need. The family would also like to thank Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY.
Funeral arrangements will be made by the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home in Yonkers, NY.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, can be made to a charity of ones choice.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.9.5