Lieutenant Colonel JOSEPH A. TORSANI, III. US Air Force (Ret.) and the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center Flight
Operations Chief Pilot
On June 4, 2023, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Husband to the love of his life Weezy
Torsani. Phenomenal dad to Melissa McDivitt and Jodi Parker. Loving Pap Pap to
Asher and Leelynn McDivitt and Dylan and Parker Less. Amazing oldest son to Faith
and the late Joseph Torsani, Jr. and brother to Chris Torsani, Mark Torsani (Robin),
the late Phil Torsani (Wendy) and Lisa Morley (Dutch). Best brother-in-law to Gary
Junco, Bill Junco (Linda), John Junco (Sue) and Jane Junco. Family and friends will
celebrate a life well-lived on Saturday, July 15th at H&D Roadhouse, 1811 E. Merritt
Island Cswy, Merritt Island, Florida at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be
made to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice & Palliative Care, 661 Eyster Blvd, Rockledge,
Florida 32955.
In Joe’s own words, “giving and receiving love is all that matters. Absolutely, nothing
else is important. I’ve done a million things, traveled a million places, shared my love
with a million people, and received love from so many.” Joe will be missed by
anyone who met him because he was just so amazing. Joe was generous with his
time and so, so kind. He thought always about the people around him, never about
himself. He wanted to draw joy out of everyone. Joe loved his wife, his family, and
his friends with everything he had and made a tremendous impact on everyone who
crossed his path – friend, foe, or stranger.
Joe was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 20, 1958, the oldest of five and
leader of the pack. He traveled the world, first as an Army brat, then served his
country proud as an officer and helicopter pilot in the United States Air Force, then
as a civilian pilot with NASA. Joe was a humble man, yet so very smart. He received
his bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University and graduate degrees
from both Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the United States Naval War
College.
Joe adored his wife Weezy who he met riding his beloved Harley. Albeit too short,
Joe’s life was filled with lots of joy, rides, fun, adventures, friends and so much
laughter. Joe Torsani was a gift and will be missed beyond belief. He will be
remembered for his unwavering devotion to his wife, his dedication to his family, his
fierce loyalty to his friends, and immense enthusiasm for life, love, and laughter.