- Date Of Birth: February 25, 1935
- Date Of Death: March 27, 2022
- State: Pennsylvania
Torriero1935~2022Anthony (Tony) “Sonny” Joseph Torriero Sr. was born to the late Frank and Elizabeth Torriero, in Philadelphia, PA on February 25, 1935 and passed away on March 27, 2022. He was the second oldest of his four late siblings Anita Mellick, Francis Torriero and Elizabeth is survived by his wife Jane Torriero of 41 years, children Anthony Torriero Jr., Deanna (Scott) Effinger, Marc (Mimi) Torriero, Anthony and Barbara Scarcelle and Michael and Crickett Scarcelle. Anthony is also survived by 11 , grew up with strong roots from a working class family which signifies the type of person he was, simply put a fighter, passionate and to never give up. Those values he has carried with him throughout his life and has passed along to everyone he has encountered. Tony graduated from Lower Merion High School in 1953, was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Army, dreamed of owning his own business and living the American dream which he did for over 35 years for Exxon at Thornbury Service Center Inc., in West Chester, Pa and enjoyed his hobbies; hunting, fishing, carpentry, playing poker and going to baseball and football games. He also loved his history and talking about his love for baseball and the history of the game and watching his westerns featuring John Wayne and Clint Tony enjoyed and loved the most was being around his family and his fur pal Jester; nothing brought a bigger smile to his face then just being present with everyone especially his grandchildren.
