Zoe (Yiannacopoulos-Morris)

Torre

Zoe (Yiannacopoulos-Morris) Torre, 96, of Feeding Hills, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born in Westfield on August 23, 1930, Zoe was the last surviving of four children born to the late Steve and Effie (Kaliakou) Yiannacopoulos. After losing her father at a young age, Zoe was lovingly raised by her mother, Effie, and her stepfather, John Morris. She spent much of her early life in West Springfield before making Feeding Hills her home in 1966. 

Zoe was a strong, loving woman who was truly the heart and center of her family. Her family was her greatest pride and joy, and she devoted her life to making her home a place filled with love. She was the kind of woman whose presence brought everyone together. Although homemaking was her greatest vocation, she also worked as a ward clerk at the former Springfield Hospital and as a supervisor for United Educators of America. 

Zoe loved shopping, holidays, enjoying life, and making the most of every moment. Holidays held a special place in her heart, as she loved the traditions, celebrations, and time spent with family. She had a love for life's little pleasures and took joy in the things that made her happy. Fittingly, her name, Zoe, means "life" in Greek, and she truly embraced the meaning of her name. She was proud of her Greek heritage, her traditions, and her faith, and was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 

Zoe leaves behind a beautiful family legacy and will be lovingly remembered by her cherished daughters, Karen Pare (Bob) of West Springfield, Diane Torre of East Longmeadow, Lisa Pisano (Joe) of Westfield, and Gina Torre of Feeding Hills. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Chris, Mike, and Josh Pare, and Sarah Murtha, who were a tremendous source of joy and pride in her life. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a very special place in her heart, and the love she had for each of them will remain part of her family's legacy. 

In addition to her parents, Zoe was predeceased by her beloved husband, Carlo Torre; her son, Mark Torre; her daughters, Andrea Mehl and Lynn Puskey; her brothers, John Yiannacopoulos and Andrew Morris; and her sister, Catherine Yiannacopoulos. 

Though she has left this world, the memories she created, the traditions she passed down, and the love she gave to her family will live on forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. 

Calling hours will be held on November 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Toomey-O'Brien Funeral Home. A private family funeral service will follow. 

Zoe will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.