Julius Roosevelt Torcasso, 86, of Industry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on September 2nd, 2025 peacefully at home.
He was born in Industry on July 11th, 1939, a son of the late Domenick and Vincenza (Varvaro) Torcasso. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Fiorina Brookley, and three brothers, Raymond, Richard and Riale Torcasso. He married his wife, Marilynn (Hagerty) Torcasso, on Saturday, June 16, 1962, sharing over 63 years of marriage.
Julius was a man who always put his family first and is survived by many who will cherish his memory along with his wife: his three sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Mary Torcasso of Industry, Mike and Amy Torcasso of Raleigh, North Carolina, Bill and Kim Torcasso of Garner, North Carolina, his grandchildren: Matthew and wife, Rachel Torcasso, Rebekah Torcasso Sanchez and husband, Elliot Torcasso Sanchez and Noah Torcasso: along with his his great-grandchildren: Daniel, Jacob, Caleb and Joshua Torcasso; as well as his niece and her husband, Teresa (Terri) and Robert Burbidge.
Julius was a skilled and talented carpenter, gardener and auto enthusiast. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling with his family, and close friends, Joseph Aquino and Louis Steele.
In 2003, he retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation after 43 years of Service. Julius served 6 years in the Army until he was honorably discharged in 1965. After Julius and his brother Riale both returned from their time in the service, they started the business, Torcasso Brothers Building and Remodeling, in Industry, PA. In 1995, Julius’s son, Michael, reopened the business for an additional 25 years in North Carolina.
He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, quiet loyalty, and commitment to living with integrity, reason and practicality.
A Celebration of Life Service for Julius will be held on Saturday, September 13th from 1 P.M. until the time of service at 4 P.M. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, who was in charge of his arrangments.
Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.