Charlton: Daniel J. Tortora, 74, passed away on Friday, Nov. 3rd, in the Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Worcester, after a long battle with cancer and recent complications due to brain surgery.

He leaves his wife of 41 years, Jo-Ann (Pezzetti) Tortora; his son, Daniel J. Tortora, Jr. and his wife Pam of Barre; his two daughters, Kiersten Sorin of Waltham and Rachel Martin and her husband Steve of Charlotte, NC; his two brothers, Jay Tortora and his wife Valerie of Oxford and John "Skipper" Tortora of Westborough; his two sisters, Elizabeth Mott and her husband Tim of Worcester and Anna Tortora of Westborough; his five grandchildren; Kendra and Devin Sorin, Nick and Isabelle Tortora and the late Allison Tortora; nieces and nephews; and two close family friends, Laurie Degnan of Charlton and John Nikopoulos of Charlton. He was born in Worcester the son of the late John J. and Dorothy (Wahlstrom) Tortora.

Dan was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. Dan was a Certified Automotive Master Technician for over 50 years in service and repairs. He worked for Dan's Jeep in Westborough assisting his father, John, in the garage from the age of 13 and worked there for most of his career before retiring at the age of 73. He was a skilled auto restorer and craftsman of classic and rare antique cars including his very own restored 1951 Frazer Manhattan and 1954 Kaiser Darrin roadster.

A celebration of life service for Dan will be held at a later date. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Daniel J. Tortora to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via dana-farber.org/gift.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing arrangements.