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Robert Nelson Torres

  • August 9, 1936 - April 15, 2011
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“I love you Daddy ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Sara Torres - Daughter

“My deepest condolence on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this difficult time. I worked with Bob when he was with...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Vic Kintanar - Virginia Beach, VA, VA

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. My deepest sympathy Evelyn. I love you ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Mario Tagulalac - Chesapeake, VA

“Dear Jean and Sara, Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your husband and dad, our cousin Bob.May God give you comfort and strength. We will...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Millie & Cat Maisonet - NY

“Dear Evelyn, no words can ease the grief you bear, only time can heal. You are in my thoughts and prayers, much love to you. ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Jan Dozier - Virginia Beach, VA

“Evelyn, Although no words can help to ease the loss you bear, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your friends at Granby ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Emma Montero - Norfolk, VA

“Please know that Uncle Bob is in our hearts and prayers. He will be missed. ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Richard and Stacey Torres - NC

“Jean - I love you and will see you soon! I know you have endured so much over the last few years with Uncle Bob's health. I know you loved him very...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Steve and Margaret Jones - NC


Robert Nelson Torres, 74, of the 2200 block of Windy Pines Bend, Virginia Beach, VA, passed away April 15, 2011, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Plattsburg, New York, he was the son of the late Jesus and Tomasa Torres. He retired from the Washington D.C. Police Department as a Detective after 21 years of service and also retired from the U.S. Customs Service. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and an Air Force veteran. He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Evelyn Jean Torres; a daughter, Sara Dawn Torres of Virginia Beach, VA; a son, Doug Bailey of Tennessee; a sister, Daisy Martin of Virginia Beach, VA; two brothers, John Torres and wife Judith of Youngsville, NC and Sigfredo Torres and wife Dora of New York; and two grandchildren, Alexis Bailey and Cole Bailey. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Princess Anne Memorial Park with Rev. Father Joseph Slattery officiating. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Virginia Beach SPCA. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.