Victor M Torres

He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, Uncle, and friend whose love, kindness, and strength touch the lie of everyone he knew.

He was born on March 31, 1947, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. At the age of 17, he migrated to New Jersey, where he would build his life and remain a beloved member of the community for the rest of his years.

He was married to his beloved wife, Elba L. Torres, for for 60 wonderful years.

The two met while working at an assembly company in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, were there love story began. He lovingly called her “ Elle” a special nickname that reflected the affection and tenderness he had held for her throughout their life together.

He will always be remembered for his kind, heart, sense of humor, understanding, generosity, faith, and strength.

Is greatest joy was his family, he leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

He is lovingly remembered by his children, Janet Torres, Dyamaris Torres, and Maria, Torres, and his grandchildren Mario Sosa,Leamy salsa, Kevin Hankins, Jeremy Hankins, Sean Hankins, Jennifer, Torres, Julio Torres, Sean Castillo, Bryan Mercedes and Kayla Mercedes is 21 siblings and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his sons Anibal Torres, Julio Torres, his grandson, Michael, Angelo, Angelo Hankins and his youngest brother Jesus, Alberto Torres. His love, kindness, and devotion to his family will forever remain a treasured part of their lives, and his memory will be cherished for generations to come. Those we love, don’t go away. They walk beside us every day– unseen, unheard, but always near.

Today, we gather with hearts that are incredibly heavy, because saying goodbye to my father feels almost impossible. How do you put into words, the life of a man who meant so much to so many people? How do you say goodbye to someone whose love, laughter, stories and presence became such an important part of the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him?

My father was a family man family was who he was. He came from a large family, surrounded by siblings and so much love, he carried that love with him throughout his entire life. His heart was big enough to make everyone feel they belonged in it. That seemed love continued with the family he created. He was the greatest father we could have ever asked for and the most loving husband. His children were his pride, and the love he had for us was something we never had to question. It was the way he showed up, the way he welcomed us, the way he listened, the way he laughed with us, and in all the little things that we may not have fully appreciated until now.

He had such a special love for children. There was something about him that children naturally gravitated toward. He knew how to make them smile, how to make them laugh, and how to make them feel like they mattered. That was simply who he was.

So many people knew my father because he was always happy. He carried a light with him. His smile, his laughter, his personality, they were impossible to forget.

And of course, he always had a story. So many stories, he could sit with someone for what felt like minutes, and somehow turn it into our, sharing, memories, experiences, jokes, lessons, and stories from his life. And even when you had heard the same story before, there was something about the way he told it that made you wanna hear it again.

That is one of the things we will miss the most, his voice, his laughter, his stories, and simply knowing that he was there. And that is why his passing has weighed so heavily on so many of us we are not only mourning a father, we are mourning, a husband, a brother, a grandfather, a relative, a friend, and a truly extraordinary human being.

We are mourning someone whose absence leaves a space that can cannot simply be filled.

Dad was an extraordinary man. He was admired, respected, and deeply loved. He made people feel loved, welcomed, important, he made people laugh. That is the legacy he leaves behind. His greatest legacy is not something that can be held in our hands. It is in us. It is in the values he taught us, the love he gave us, the memories he created, and the way he showed us what it means to care for your family and for the people around you.

Dad your life was a gift to all of us. You were deeply love and admired. You will be deeply missed. Thank you for loving us the way you did. Teaching us what family means. Thank you for your laughter, your stories, your generosity, and your beautiful heart. Thank you for being an incredible husband, a devoted father, a loving, brother, and. Exemplary man.

Rest peacefully, Dad. We love you, we will miss you and most importantly, we will never forget you.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral on Wednesday September 9,2026 from Krowicki McCracken Funeral

Home, 2124 East St. Georges Ave.Linden. Interment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery ,792 East Edgar Road Linden, N.J. 07036

Visitation will be held on Tuesday September 8 ,2026 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Funeral Home.

Written by his daughter, Dyamaris Torres.