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Michael W. Torina, 96, of Naples, passed away
August 21, 2008. Formerly of Birmingham, AL, New York City,
Washington, DC and Chicago, he had resided in Naples since the mid
1980s. Born in Birmingham, he graduated from Woodlawn High School
and Alverson Business College. He was employed as a court reporter
with assignments in federal, state and city courts, as well as
regulatory agencies. In 1937, he was appointed clerk-stenographer in
the Birmingham office of the Secret Service. Assignments in
Columbia, SC, New York City, Chicago, and Washington, DC followed.
He was promoted to special agent, special agent in charge, inspector
and chief inspector. During the Roosevelt and Truman
administrations, he was a member of the White House Secret Service
detail. He retired after 30 years of service and was then appointed
director of security with United States Banknote Corporation and
held that position for six years. He was a charter member of the
Association of Former Secret Service Agents and was the
organization's first elected president. Mr. Torina will be dearly
missed by daughter, Mary Helen; and son, Michael (Janet). He was
preceded in death by his wife, Ann. Memorial services will be
scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105
www.fullerfuner
alhome.com East
Naples 4175000 |
We all
celebrate the good life of this great friend. |