Felipe Torres was born on December 13, 1937 in Tulare, California, passed away on January 31, 2008 at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto with his family by his side. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Patsy Torres, daughter, Danielle Berry, son, Mike Torres, son-in-law, Ken Berry and daughter-in-law, Cindi Torres. He loved and was so proud of his 5 grandchildren: Ty Torres (4 yrs old), Maya Torres (2 Yrs old), Kaitlyn Berry (6 months), KC Berry (17 yrs old) and Cary Ferguson (21yrs old).
Felipe was a graduate of Live Oak High School Class of 1957. He started his career with lumber at Hale Lumber and after his serve in the ARMY, he started his own business, 7 Oaks Home Center which was located on Tennant Avenue in Morgan Hill.
He retired in 1999 and enjoyed all the time he had to spend with the grand kids.
Services will be held at St. Catherine’s Church, 17400 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 on Thursday, February 6, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of sending flowers, please send donations:
In memory of Felipe Torres
VA Palo Alto HCS
Social Work Service GPF2401
3801 Miranda Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
