Patrick Torelli

Obituary Patrick was born in Casacalenda, Italy on January 14, 1917. He immigrated through Ellis Island and settled in Rainier Valley in Seattle, Washington. He graduated in 1936 from Franklin High School. He was awarded the Purple Heart while serving in WW II for the U.S. Army. He married his Italian bride, Lorenzina in 1949. He worked for the United States Postal Service until his retirement in 1974. He enjoyed reading the newspaper, watching sports, golfing, bowling and shopping, especially comparing prices. He is survived by his loving wife Lorenzina, sons Carlo (Debra), Peter, and daughter Patricia (Frank). He leaves behind his grandchildren Louie, Joe, Tony, Danny, Jeffrey and Kristina. He is survived by his sister Madeline and several nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by his family - We love you "Pop" and may you rest in peace. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 5, 2006, 11:00 am at St. Martin of Tours Church in Fife. Committal service will follow at 1:15 pm at Tahoma National Cemetery with a reception following. Please leave on-line condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253 572 6003. Patrick was born in Casacalenda, Italy on January 14, 1917. He immigrated through Ellis Island and settled in Rainier Valley in Seattle, Washington. He graduated in 1936 from Franklin High School. He was awarded the Purple Heart while serving in WW II for the U.S. Army. He married his Italian bride, Lorenzina in 1949. He worked for the United States Postal Service until his retirement in 1974. He enjoyed reading the newspaper, watching sports, golfing, bowling and shopping, especially comparing prices. He is survived by his loving wife Lorenzina, sons Carlo (Debra), Peter, and daughter Patricia (Frank). He leaves behind his grandchildren Louie, Joe, Tony, Danny, Jeffrey and Kristina. He is survived by his sister Madeline and several nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by his family - We love you "Pop" and may you rest in peace. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 5, 2006, 11:00 am at St. Martin of Tours Church in Fife. Committal service will follow at 1:15 pm at Tahoma National Cemetery with a reception following. Please leave on-line condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253 572 6003.