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07/30/2017 - 07/31/2017
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Beck Givnish Life Celebration Home
7400 New Falls Rd
Levittown, PA

Army veteran, and American Legion Commander Post #960 Owen Torrey, died at the young age of 48 after battling a serious illness. He was the Commander of the American Legion in Levittown, PA and worked for the Department of Defense.

For those interested in participating in Flag Line/Motorcycle Escort, details are;
Sunday, July 30, 2017 – Flag Line 4pm-6pm at funeral home.
Monday, July 31, 2017 – Flag Line 9am – 11am. Escort to Washington Crossing Natl Cemetery following services at 11am at the funeral home.

Death Notice:

Owen R. Torrey, passed away Monday, July 24th, at the age of 48. A proud Army Veteran, Owen was a very active member of the American Legion and was the current Commander of the Levittown American Legion, Post 960, a position he took great pride in. He also worked in Quality Assurance for the Department of Defense. Owen enjoyed hunting, fishing, concerts, and loved to help others in his community.

Preceded in death by his father, Richard R. Torrey Sr., brother, Richard R. Torrey Jr., and step-father Raymond Teribery, Owen is survived by his beloved wife, Melissa (nee Fox), his adoring children, Jeremy, Kayla, Richard, and Kim Sarah Scheuring, and his loving mother, Charlene (nee Lapesuz) Teribery. He is also survived by his siblings Becky Cubero (John Tate), Kim Torrey (Domingo Vasquez), Tammy Torrey (Jose Miranda), and Michele Quinn (Richard), his faithful companion, his dog Lily, and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to Owen’s Life Celebration on Sunday, July 30th, from 4-6 PM, and again on Monday, July 31st, from 9-11 AM, followed by his Funeral Service at 11 AM at the Beck Givnish Life Celebration Home 7400 New Falls Rd., Levittown Pa 19055. Interment Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate .

Honor Mission - Flag Line/Escort American Legion Commander/veteran, Owen Torrey,  from Post 960,
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