James V. Torch, Jr.

James Vincent Torch, Jr., 73, of Dennison, O., passed away at his home on Thursday, August 19, 2010 after a lengthy illness.

Born October 13, 1936 in Dennison, he was a son of the late James Vincent and Josephine Rose (Fabiano) Torch, Sr.

Jim was a lifelong resident of the Dennison area, a member of Immaculate Conception Church, and a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in the class of 1955. He spent his entire career at Gradall, starting when it was Warner-Swasey, and retiring in 1992 after forty years.

An avid outdoorsman, Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved to trap shoot, and some of his best times were spent with his buddies from work who had a trap shooting league, bringing home many trophies over the years.

On October 25, 1958, Jim married the former Dora A. Tharp with whom he enjoyed nearly fifty-two years of marriage. He is also survived by his four children, Jim Torch, III of Brightwood, Mrs. Steve (Mandy) Miller of New Philadelphia, Lori Kosegi of New Philadelphia, and Mark Torch and his wife, Anne, of Pickerington, O.; six grandchildren, Mrs. Jake (Natalie) Burdette of Dennison, Amanda and Mikki Renee McCue of New Philadelphia, James Torch of Sugarcreek, and Meagan and Mark C. Torch of Pickerington; four great grandchildren, Jakyha and Marissa Burdette and Dawson and Aiden McCue; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The last of his generation, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Guy J., Frank P. and Thomas A. Torch; and five sisters, Jenny Tristano, Josephine Menapace, Grace Jackson, Rose Rees, and Mary Smith. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brittany Torch, and a great grandson, C.J. Brown, Jr.

Jim was a loving husband and devoted father who loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed coaching his sons’ little league teams when they were young.

Services for Jim, officiated by Father Anthony Lonzo, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 23, at the R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery near Dennison.

Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Those wishing to honor Jim’s memory by a charitable contribution are encouraged to do so to Immaculate Conception Church’s Cemetery Fund.
R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home, Inc.
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