Jose Angel Torres

Jose Angel Torres Jose Angel Torres age 61, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Friday, January 20th, 2012 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Jose was born on July 26th, 1950 in Moca, Puerto Rico to Ernesto Torres and Juana Gonzalez. Jose was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Jose attended school in Puerto Rico and served four years in the U.S. Navy. He received a Masters degree from the University of Puerto Rico, and later a Masters in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. Jose leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Isela and Milagros and a son, Onyx, four grandchildren, Isabella, Gustabo, Patricia and a little princess, seven siblings, Mildred, Monse, Luz, Miriam, Rene, Juan, and Eddie, a former spouse, Martha and a step-daughter Morela. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Betsy.Jose was employed by the Chemical Abuse Services Agency, Inc. (CASA) as a Recovery Support Coordinator for the last nine years. His legacy includes his endless contributions to the recovery community and the Peer Mentors group of Proyecto Nueva Vida. He will be remembered as an avid champion for recovery oriented care and social justice. Jose had a generous sense of humor and a unique ability to see and bring forth the very best in everyone. A Christian memorial mass in honor of Jose Torres will be held Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 7:00pm at St. Lukes St. Paul's Church, 594 Kossuth Street, BPT. Burial at sea will be held privately in Puerto Rico. For further information contact Brenda Ortiz, FD (203) 334-9999. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Jose Angel Torres, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.