Fernando Torres

Diacono Fernando Luis Torres, 77 ,of Reading, passed awayTuesday, December 29th, 2015 in his residence . He was the husband of Ramonita (Ramos) Torres whom he married on May 27, 1967. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Ramiro and Veronica (Torres) Torres. Fernando was a member of St. Peter the Apostle R.C.C.-Reading where he was a member since 1964. He was very active in numerous groups and programs within the Parish. He became an ordained permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Allentown in 1990 and served as a Deacon for 25 years with St. Peter's. He was a United States Army Veteran and was employed by Textile Corporation, St. Joseph's Hospital and retired from Lucent Techologies in 1999. In addition to his wife, Fernando is survived by: Three Sons: Fernando A. Torres husband of Evelyn (Alicea) of Reading, Daniel E. Torres husband of Irene (Colon) of Houston, TX and Oscar A. Torres husband of Abigail (Mercado) of Muhlenberg Township; Eleven Grandchildren: Estrella, Xiomara, Jessenia, Emilia, Soleil, Tiana, Daniel, Jr., Marco , Sophia, Melanie and Alexa; Four Brothers: Raul Torres husband of Lesbia of Puerto Rico, Enrique Torres husband of Joyce of Florida, Camilo Torres of Conneticut and Eddie Torres of Puerto Rico; Three Sisters: Alicia wife of Victor Rivera of Florida, Marcelina Torres and Aileen Torres both of Puerto Rico as well as several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his sisters Miguelina (Torres) Borrero and her spouse Andres and Dominga J. Torres and his brother: Daniel Torres. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm with a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 8:00 pm in St. Peter the Apostle R.C.C. 322 S. 5th Street Reading, PA 19606 on Monday, January 4th, 2016. There will also be a second visitation from 9:00-10:00 a.m. with a prayer service beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in St. Peter's at the above stated address with interment to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Penn in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com