by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
Andrew Torre of Amherst, N.Y., a long time horseman in
Western New York, passed away on February 5, 2017 at the age of 82.
Mr. Torre competed at Buffalo Raceway and Batavia Downs
over the years as a owner, trainer and driver, and was a member of the Western
New York Harness Horseman's Association.
Born on May 24, 1934, Mr. Torre was the husband of the late
Betty Jane Torre, father of Andrew (Kristen) Torre, Michael (Roslyn) Torre and
Carolyn (Todd) Reynolds. He was also the grandfather of Bryna, Nicole, Isabelle
and Camille and the brother of James (Diane) Torre and Catherine Torre. He is
also survived by many relatives and friends.
Visitation will be on Tuesday (Feb. 7) from 4 p.m. until 8
p.m. at the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) on 885 Niagara Falls
Boulevard near Eggert/Sheridan Drive.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Torre will be celebrated
at St.Christopher's Church at 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Tonawanda on
Wednesday (Feb. 8) at 9:30 a.m. Please assemble at the church. Entombment will
be at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Online condolences can me made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com
