FULTON – John R. Torrese, 79, of Fulton passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 peacefully into God’s loving arms after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by his loved ones who never left his side. He was born in Fulton on July 20, 1946 and was the son of Rosario “Jerry” Torrese. After returning home from the U.S. Navy, John was employed at Black Clawson, Nestle’s and the Miller Brewery where he worked for 17 years until the plants closure in the 1980’s. John is survived by his wife, Donna Torrese; his son, John (Beth) Torrese, Jr.; his daughters, Julie (Keith) Chrestler, Jennifer Lynn Torrese and Jaime Lynn Torrese who gave him eight beautiful grandchildren, Christopher, Anthony, Nat, Nathan and Naomey Torrese, Nevan John Torrese-Deveney, Emily and Jonathan Vieru; four great grandchildren, Ian, Giovanni, Brooklyn and Leonardo Torrese. Condolences for the Torrese family may be left at www.brownfuneralhomefulton.com.