Torregrossa, Sam S., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at the age of 88. Loving husband of the late Lela B. Torregrossa; beloved son of the late Augustino and Rose Torregrossa; devoted father of Janet (Bob) Gerhart, Joyce (the late Bob) Bredensteiner, Greg Torregrossa, and Geoffrey Torregrossa; cherished grandfather of Joyce (Bill), Theresa (Tom), Larry, Bobby (Melissa), Beverly (Rob), Lori (Craig), Patti (Ray) and Les; treasured great-grandfather of Leslie (Elena), Linda (Dwane), Tommy, Jessica (Jeff), Ashley, Trey, Jackson, Brendan, Bradley, Garrick, Owen, Hayley, Jeffrey, Hannah, and Grace; beloved great-great-grandfather of Madeline, Alexis, Mason and Jaleigh; dear brother of Gus Torregrossa. Sam is also survived by his nephew "Gussie Boy" Torregrossa. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Faith United Methodist Church, 2950 Droste Road, St. Charles, MO 63301, or Disabled Veterans Association.