Virginia Torretti

Virginia Torretti, 87, of Iron Mountain, was called home to live with the Lord surrounded by her loved ones on Monday August 5, 2013 at Manor Care. Virginia was born Feb. 26, 1926 in Stambaugh, MI, daughter of the late Milton and Lucille (Mitchell) Brooks. After graduating from high school, she went to work for the Liberty Loan company. Virginia married Henry "Moose" Torretti and moved to Iron Mountain where she raised her 2 children and enjoyed being a stay at home mom. Later she worked at the First National Bank of Iron Mountain and Lake Shore Inc. Virginia loved playing cards and bingo. In her earlier years she played golf, but most of all, she loved entertaining her many friends. She was a fantastic cook and baker and everyone always knew they were in for a special treat when invited for dinner. Virginia also loved remembering friends and family with cards for every occasion and will be sadly missed by "Hallmark". She is survived by her daughter, Candy (Allen) Weslin; one son, Bruce (Marsha)Torretti; one brother Larry (Marie) Deloria. She is also survived by five grandchildren Scott (Nikki) Weslin, Julie (Rochelle Dreilling) Weslin , Michael Weslin, Kelli (Ben) Nobert, and Kristi (Derek Luke) Torretti; ten great grandchildren, Meghan Serbinski and Macy Weslin, Zachary and Blake Weslin , Jacob, Alli, and JoJo Weslin Madelyn and Andrew Nobert and Mara Luke and one great-great granddaughter, Gracie. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Henry "Moose"Torretti in 1969, her parents Milton and Lucille Brooks, and her beloved step father, Lawrence Deloria. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Earl Brooks and her sister Eileen Stoychoff. Visitation will be Friday, from 10:00 am until 12: 30 pm at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday at the Immaculate Conception Church. Msgr. James Kaczmarek will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Virginia's grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Virginia Torretti online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Virginia Torretti

February 26, 1926 - August 5, 2013