Cesar Torres, Grand Avenue Bus Operator, Dies of the Virus

Local 100 regretfully announces the death of Bus Operator Cesar Torres, a 20-year veteran of Fresh Pond and Grand Avenue Depots. He was only 55 years old and died of the Cornonavirus after going out sick in recent days.  He is the 10th Transit Worker and the 12th TWU Local 100 member overall to succumb to the disease.
Grand Avenue Depot Chair Clarence Patterson said that Brother Torres was “a wonderful guy, very family oriented, and always in a good mood.  The Depot is in shock.
"Everyone is in a very somber mood.  Our Brother’s death really puts this health crisis into focus; it really hits home.”
TAS Vice President JP Patafio said that Brother Torres was “a loving father and husband who was always smiling and very nice to everyone.”

Local 100 President Tony Utano offered his condolences to the Torres family. “I am heartbroken for the loss of another one of our fellow members.  Please remember Brother Torres and all his co-workers at Grand Avenue in your prayers."