James Torpey Sr
Age - 95
December 10, 2023
James Torpey, Sr. passed away in his home, with those he loved by his side, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the age of 95. He was a long time resident of the Lawncrest section of Philadelphia since 1965 and faithful parishioner of Saint William Church. James was born and raised in South Philadelphia and was he was the son of James and Elsie Torpey (Graff). He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Eleanor Torpey (Covaleski), and his first wife and the mother of his children, Kathleen. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter, Kathleen Maria Butler and his son and best friend, James Torpey, Jr. (Andrea). He cherished his six grandchildren, James Torpey III (Megan), Andrew S. Butler (Cynthia), Alicia Rae McLeish (Kevin), Timothy J. Butler (Leeloni), Michael T. Butler (Dana), and John W. Butler III (Alexis). He loved and enjoyed fourteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Simon. . Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. James, aka Dad, Pop Pop, Jim and Jimmy, attended Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Elementary School in South Philadelphia and BOK Vocational School. He then served as an Army Airborne Ranger, 3rd Battalion, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Japan from October 8, 1946 to March 4, 1948. James, went on to become an electrical maintenance engineer at Warner & Swasey, Wiedeman Division, where he was employed for forty years. In his younger days, he was a member of the Aqua and Trilby String Bands. In 1999, James joined The Ancient Order Of Hibernians, Division 25, along with his son and Grandson. He also enjoyed vacationing in Wildwood, N. J. , The Philadelphia Eagles, an occasional beer at The Lost Legion Post with James, JR. , and stealing and hiding your dinner plate. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday, December 15, 2023 from 8:45AM to 9:45AM in Saint William Church, 6200 Rising Sun Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111. His funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00AM with interment and military honors following in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Women's Animal Shelter with information listed in the Memorial Contribution section below.Show more
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