Birth date: May 27, 1944 Death date: Oct 21, 2016
TORRES, Carole Antinori (Joya), 72, native of Tampa, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Abraham Torres. She is survived by her family: brother, Dr. James Antinori, sister-in-law M Read Obituary
Joya was part of our family although not related for many years . She was my mom Lucia's best friend since childhood . Now they will be reunited in heaven . Joya was at all our family events and treated my daughter Rochelle like one of her grandchildren. Just recently she went with us to see my brother Ryan perform when he came to Sarasota. She was so proud . Rest in peace . Love and prayers to her family . Love Jill, Roy and Rochelle
Joya was although not related to us like family . She was my mom Lucia's best friend . Hopefully they will see each other in heaven and be reunited now . Joya was always at our family events . May she Rest In Peace. Thoughts and prayers to her family. Love Jill, Rochelle and Roy .
Joya was the best of friends to my mother Lucia. And while not actually related, to me, she was always FAMILY. After my mom passed I told Joya I wished I had gotten to know my mother better. Joya then sent me about 20 letters my mother wrote Joya when they were in their twenties. Because of her thoughtfulness, reading those letters was like having my mother back for a short time. I still have the letters and read them every now and again to this day. I know how much Joya's capacity for love was. And since I know how much she lit up whenever she talked about her dog Lola, In lieu of flowers, I have made a donation to HopeForPaws.org in Joya's name.
Love you always Joya,
Ryan
I am deeply saddened to hear of Joya's sudden passing. She has been my neighbor for some 20 years. She always greeted everyone with a warm smile and never a complaint. She was also a member of St John Vianney Catholic Church. May she rest in peace.
