Obituary for Frank T Torpila
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank T. Torpila. He passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 2, 2022, gaining his angel wings.
Born in Trenton, he was an active lifelong resident of the Trenton/Hamilton community. Frank graduated from Hamilton West in 1969 and was enlisted in The United States Navy and served on the USS Raleigh. As a self-taught Artist; Frank was able to take his passion for drawing and painting and turn it into a successful business, freelancing and painting murals. Some of his work includes the Trenton World- Class Harley-Davidson mural and the carousel, mural and other amusement rides at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, NJ
Frank will be remembered for his easy-going free-spirited nature, his love for Harley Davidson motorcycles, writing poetry, great taste in music, care towards all animals, fishing and traveling, and his unwavering love and devotion to his family. He was a captivating story teller, silly and kind hearted, yet bad to the bone. A very giving and memorable person.
The son of the late Frank G. and Ann Torpila, he is survived by his beloved wife, Angela Torpila, his children, Marisa and (Rich) Saavedra, Amy and (Jaime) Delgado, grandchildren, Dante, Dominic, Vincent and Antonio, his brother John and (Adelaide) Torpila, nieces, Serena (Kurt) Falzini and Vanessa Bloor, and from Italy his mother-in-law Ida, sister-in-law Adelaide and (Gianni), niece Glennis and nephew Jonathan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank’s name to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
For family and friends who cannot attend Frank’s Mass, please click on the link below to watch via Mary Mother of the Church Parish- Live Stream Service.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcvmtyC91LZjqddznVhigA/live
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Friday November 11, 2022, 11:00am at Mary Mother of the Church Parish, Bordentown, NJ. Burial will follow at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Hamilton, NJ.
Arrangements are under the direct care and supervision of Robert L. Pecht, Bordentown Home for Funerals 40 Crosswicks St. Bordentown, NJ 08505. Please go to Frank’s Book of memories page at www.Bordentownhomeforfunerals.com for directions, to upload a picture, make a donation or offer condolences to the family.
Born in Trenton, he was an active lifelong resident of the Trenton/Hamilton community. Frank graduated from Hamilton West in 1969 and was enlisted in The United States Navy and served on the USS Raleigh. As a self-taught Artist; Frank was able to take his passion for drawing and painting and turn it into a successful business, freelancing and painting murals. Some of his work includes the Trenton World- Class Harley-Davidson mural and the carousel, mural and other amusement rides at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, NJ
Frank will be remembered for his easy-going free-spirited nature, his love for Harley Davidson motorcycles, writing poetry, great taste in music, care towards all animals, fishing and traveling, and his unwavering love and devotion to his family. He was a captivating story teller, silly and kind hearted, yet bad to the bone. A very giving and memorable person.
The son of the late Frank G. and Ann Torpila, he is survived by his beloved wife, Angela Torpila, his children, Marisa and (Rich) Saavedra, Amy and (Jaime) Delgado, grandchildren, Dante, Dominic, Vincent and Antonio, his brother John and (Adelaide) Torpila, nieces, Serena (Kurt) Falzini and Vanessa Bloor, and from Italy his mother-in-law Ida, sister-in-law Adelaide and (Gianni), niece Glennis and nephew Jonathan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank’s name to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
For family and friends who cannot attend Frank’s Mass, please click on the link below to watch via Mary Mother of the Church Parish- Live Stream Service.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcvmtyC91LZjqddznVhigA/live
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Friday November 11, 2022, 11:00am at Mary Mother of the Church Parish, Bordentown, NJ. Burial will follow at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Hamilton, NJ.
Arrangements are under the direct care and supervision of Robert L. Pecht, Bordentown Home for Funerals 40 Crosswicks St. Bordentown, NJ 08505. Please go to Frank’s Book of memories page at www.Bordentownhomeforfunerals.com for directions, to upload a picture, make a donation or offer condolences to the family.