In Memory Of
Thomas Michael Torpey
1956
2022
Thomas Michael Torpey
July 14, 1956 — April 16, 2022
Thomas Michael Torpey
1956-2022
Thomas passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2022 with his wife of 31 years by his side.
He is survived by his wife Julia Torpey; mother Frances Torpey; sister Cynthia Lial and husband Joe; brother Joseph Torpey; sister Theresa Valdez and husband Ernest; sister Catherine Eldredge and husband John; brother Michael Torpey and wife Janice; and brother Stephen Torpey and wife Dana. His father Charles Torpey followed him in death on May 20, 2022.
Tom had a long and successful career in the automotive industry for over 40 years. He held several different positions and even worked in the construction field both as a manager and mechanic.
His hobbies included working on the vehicles and he built a hot rod in 1972 - Ford Pinto that was his pride and joy. He also enjoyed building a gaming computer at home. He was an avid fisherman and caught several large northern pike in Canada with his brother-in-law Dan and friends Scott and Tony, a barracuda in Mexico with his friend Jeff, and a 20 pound catfish at Cherry Creek Reservoir fishing with his wife Julie.
Celebration Of Life:
Monday, September 19, 2022, 12:00pm, at Cherry Creek State Park, the Smoky Hill Group Picnic area. There is a $11.00 entrance fee per vehicle to enter the park. Enter Cherry Creek from the East entrance; take the third left to the Smoky Hill picnic area. See the map Here.
Tom will be missed by family and friends however, he will live in our hearts forever.
1956-2022
Thomas passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2022 with his wife of 31 years by his side.
He is survived by his wife Julia Torpey; mother Frances Torpey; sister Cynthia Lial and husband Joe; brother Joseph Torpey; sister Theresa Valdez and husband Ernest; sister Catherine Eldredge and husband John; brother Michael Torpey and wife Janice; and brother Stephen Torpey and wife Dana. His father Charles Torpey followed him in death on May 20, 2022.
Tom had a long and successful career in the automotive industry for over 40 years. He held several different positions and even worked in the construction field both as a manager and mechanic.
His hobbies included working on the vehicles and he built a hot rod in 1972 - Ford Pinto that was his pride and joy. He also enjoyed building a gaming computer at home. He was an avid fisherman and caught several large northern pike in Canada with his brother-in-law Dan and friends Scott and Tony, a barracuda in Mexico with his friend Jeff, and a 20 pound catfish at Cherry Creek Reservoir fishing with his wife Julie.
Celebration Of Life:
Monday, September 19, 2022, 12:00pm, at Cherry Creek State Park, the Smoky Hill Group Picnic area. There is a $11.00 entrance fee per vehicle to enter the park. Enter Cherry Creek from the East entrance; take the third left to the Smoky Hill picnic area. See the map Here.
Tom will be missed by family and friends however, he will live in our hearts forever.
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Celebration of Life
Monday, September 19, 2022
Starts at 12:00 pm (Mountain time)
Cherry Creek State Park - 4201 S Parker Rd
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