Joey Torres
Donation protected
Joey was one of the most charismatic, funny and big hearted people you could ever meet. While most peoples first impression of him was hit or miss, it was rare that his encyclopedic sports knowledge, witty banter or generous nature didn't win them over in the end.
Joey would give you the last dime in his pocket or the shirt off his back without a second thought. He would celebrate with you, grieve with you, talk to you about anything under the sun from Star Wars to the Supersonics with curiosity and passion, bartending suited him very well because of it.
Unfortunately, that cocktail meant that Joey grew accustomed to everything being accompanied with a drink, and one drink became two and two became three and so on and so forth. Also a fantastic poker player, Joey tried to keep his problems to himself and fight his battles on his own.
He knew he had a problem but he didn't know how to stop and unfortunately, waited until the last second to ask for help. Unfortunately, Joey was due to start a new job the day after he was admitted to the hospital and didn't have insurance. The amazing staff at Swedish Hospital took phenomenal care of him but stubborn to the very end, even throwing the kitchen sink of medicine at him couldn't bring him back.
Joey is going to make final appearances in all of the places he called home - Seattle, Salt Lake City, Fargo and Philadelphia. When asked what kind of tree he would be in an interview, Joey replied "a Christmas tree because I light up the room." We are taking that idea and planting a tree as close to Lincon Financial field as I can get in his honor.
If you want to donate in other ways, Joey received plasma and there are people like him who are in need near you. Joey was also an organ donor and passionate about animal adoption, he rescued Philly as a puppy and loved all creature friends.
Though he was never a formal student, Joey fervently supports Utah, USC and NDSU in college sports.
Last but not least, if you know someone like Joey or if you know you need help, don't wait, don't keep it to yourself or think you can handle it on your own addiction is not an excuse it's a disease.
Thank you and God bless.
Heather and Joey
Joey would give you the last dime in his pocket or the shirt off his back without a second thought. He would celebrate with you, grieve with you, talk to you about anything under the sun from Star Wars to the Supersonics with curiosity and passion, bartending suited him very well because of it.
Unfortunately, that cocktail meant that Joey grew accustomed to everything being accompanied with a drink, and one drink became two and two became three and so on and so forth. Also a fantastic poker player, Joey tried to keep his problems to himself and fight his battles on his own.
He knew he had a problem but he didn't know how to stop and unfortunately, waited until the last second to ask for help. Unfortunately, Joey was due to start a new job the day after he was admitted to the hospital and didn't have insurance. The amazing staff at Swedish Hospital took phenomenal care of him but stubborn to the very end, even throwing the kitchen sink of medicine at him couldn't bring him back.
Joey is going to make final appearances in all of the places he called home - Seattle, Salt Lake City, Fargo and Philadelphia. When asked what kind of tree he would be in an interview, Joey replied "a Christmas tree because I light up the room." We are taking that idea and planting a tree as close to Lincon Financial field as I can get in his honor.
If you want to donate in other ways, Joey received plasma and there are people like him who are in need near you. Joey was also an organ donor and passionate about animal adoption, he rescued Philly as a puppy and loved all creature friends.
Though he was never a formal student, Joey fervently supports Utah, USC and NDSU in college sports.
Last but not least, if you know someone like Joey or if you know you need help, don't wait, don't keep it to yourself or think you can handle it on your own addiction is not an excuse it's a disease.
Thank you and God bless.
Heather and Joey
Organizer
Heather Ehrichs Angell
Organizer
Seattle, WA