Alvin A. Torzewski

Alvin A. Torzewski, 82, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005, at Hospice House in South Bend. Mr. Torzewski was born on June 13, 1923, in South Bend, Indiana to Stanley and Bernice (Grzezinski) Torzewski. He retired from the South Bend Fire Department as a firefighter on September 14, 1987, after 38 years of service.

On June 14, 1952, Alvin married Beverly J. Smith, who survives. Surviving with his wife of 53 years are his children, Mary Ann (Stanley) Korabek of Granger, Brian Torzewski of South Bend, Mark (Michele) Torzewski of South Bend, David Torzewski of Mishawaka; grandchildren, Stephanie (Ryan), Jacqueline, Allison, Mark, Matthew, Michael and Kaitlin; sisters, Monica Peak, Virginia (Roman) Szymczak; and brothers, Modest (Velma) Torzewski, and Jerome (Barbara) Torzewski. A brother, Daniel Torzewski preceded him in death.

Mr. Torzewski was a member of St. Jude Parish, was a World War II Navy veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the P.N.A. # 83.

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

04/30/2024 EJS