Frances L. Torchia

Torchia, Frances Louise Abaray Of Feather Sound, Clearwater, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008, on the 62nd wedding anniversary of her marriage to husband Albert W. Torchia Frances was born and raised in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, where she attended Oakmont High. It was there on VJ Day that she met her future husband, Albert. In 1960 the couple moved to St. Petersburg Florida with their three children. She was a member of Feather Sound Country Club where she played tennis and was an avid bridge player. In addition to her husband Albert she leaves two daughters, Nancy Riley Tom and Kathleen Doermer both of Feather Sound and a son Albert Jr. Patty of Parrish, Florida. Sisters: Mary Kaus of Oakmont, PA and Vivian Laghi of St. Petersburg. Grandchildren Christine Hearn Robert, Jenna Wells William, Karen Pollowitz Greg, Alison Bearnarth Larry, Kristen Helstine Eden, Caren Chancey, Albert Torchia III Whitney, Gina Torchia and Caitlin Doermer. Great Grandchildren: Connor and Evan Bearnarth, Grace and River Wells, Robert Jr, Thomas, Laura and Lane Hearn. Her family was her life and she will live forever in our hearts. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2008 from 5 - 7 pm at Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes, 2201 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 23, 2008 at 9 am at St. Catherine of Siena, 1955 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL.