by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway

Hamburg, NY — Andrew Torre, 82, of Amherst, N.Y., a long time horseman in Western New York, died Feb. 5, 2017.

Mr. Torre competed at Buffalo Raceway and Batavia Downs over the years as an owner, trainer and driver, and was a member of the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association.

Born on May 24, 1934, Mr. Torre was the husband of the late Betty Jane Torre, father of Andrew (Kristen), Michael (Roslyn) and Carolyn (Todd) Reynolds. He was also the grandfather of Bryna, Nicole, Isabelle and Camille and the brother of James (Diane) and Catherine. He is also survived by many relatives and friends.

Visitation will be on Tuesday (Feb. 7) from 4-8 p.m. at the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) on 885 Niagara Falls Boulevard near Eggert/Sheridan Drive.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Torre will be celebrated at St. Christopher’s Church at 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Tonawanda on Wednesday (Feb. 8) at 9:30 a.m. Please assemble at the church. Entombment will be at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com.