Margarita Torres

Born in Añasco, Puerto Rico on June 9, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Bernabé Colon and Felicita Mendez. At a young age, Margarita worked at a factory in Puerto Rico as a self taught seamstress. She was very proud of her work and was praised for being the best.

In 1969, Margarita migrated with her children to the United States where she prioritized their education, continued her work as a seamstress, and met her future husband, David Torres of Hartford. Margarita was a christian and maintained her faith in God. She is most known for her strength, resilience, devotion to family, and sense of humor.

In her later years, Margarita especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, laughing and making memories. Unfortunately, as her health declined, she developed dementia. This is what led her to return to the Lord in the kingdom of heaven. We are sad to see her go but she is finally at peace. We thank the PCAs from Juniper Home Care for their love and support during her final months.

Along with her husband of 52 years, she is survived by her brother Pablo Colon of Puerto Rico, her son Jose and wife Sonia Echevarria of Florida, her daughter Julie Echevarria of East Hartford, her son Bobby and wife Carmen Echevarria of Norwich, her daughter Nellie Travaglini of Hartford, her daughter Millie Colon of East Windsor, her daughter Evelyn and husband Ted Cruz of East Hartford, and her daughter Daisy Torres of Hartford. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Joey, Noemi, Melissa, Bobby, David, Yanira, Yesenia, Steven, Rianna, Desarae, Deon, Tally, Anthony, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Margarita was preceded in death by her daughter Virginia, whom she never forgot, her three siblings Fernando, Carpio, and Julia, and her beloved son in law, Robert Travaglini.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 4:00 to 6:30 pm on Friday, May 6th at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. A Prayer service will begin at 6:30 pm on Friday evening at the conclusion of calling hours. In light of increasing CoVid 19 cases, all attendees are kindly asked to wear a mask. Margarita also requested that guests wear black and white in her honor. Family and friends are invited to gather at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 7th at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel to proceed to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield for an 11:00 am graveside service.