Michael Joseph Torio Jr., 76, Babylon, New York, passed away on April 15th, 2019. Michael was born in Freeport, New York on May 1st, 1942 to Michael and Mary Torio. Raised in North Massapequa, New York,
Mike played football at Farmingdale High School and graduated in 1961. He married his high school sweetheart, Angela Sica, on September 29th, 1963.
Following in his father’s footsteps, after high school, Mike enlisted in the US Navy. He worked 4 ½ years at the Naval Intelligence Office at 90 Church Street, New York, through the escalation of the War in Vietnam. For 20 years thereafter, Mike worked as a purchasing manager for Amperex Electronics Corporation, a division of North American Philips Corp, in Hicksville, NY. After the Amperex factory moved out of state, he worked for Plainview Hospital (then Central General Hospital) as a transporter in the radiology department.
Approachable, sincere and caring, the oldest child in a large family, Mike provided reliable guidance for his siblings and consistent support for his parents. He enjoyed coaching little league baseball, exploring on road trips and hiking with his boys. Mike received as much joy as he gave his grandchildren. Mike was gifted with a great sense of humor, but nothing brought out his personality more than when he was with his grandchildren.
Surviving Michael is his beloved wife Angela, cherished sons Michael (Jeanine) and James (Marie), three adored grandchildren, Isabel, Noah and Ella.
Six siblings, Barbara Papenhausen, Maryann (Ron) Seibel, Billy (Maryann), Harriet (Tim) Dwyer, Nick (Ann), Joey (Cheryl); sister-in-laws, Rosemary, Theresa; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Anthony.
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