Jacqueline M. (Asselin) Mottai, 87, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Litchfield Woods. She was the beloved wife of Reno J. Mottai for 63 years. Jackie was born August 3, 1934, in Winsted, CT, the daughter of the late Emile and Aldea Asselin. She was employed by the Torrington Register as an Office Clerk until her retirement. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, David Mottai (Punika) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Peter Mottai of West...

Margaret “Peggy” M. O’Brien, 63, of Bethel Park, PA, formerly of Torrington, CT, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Robert Blanc for fifteen years. Peggy was born February 9, 1958, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Robert and Dena (Pace) O’Brien. As a child, she loved going to the Torrington YMCA and made that passion her career by working at various YMCAs as an administrator in many of the northeastern...

Donna (Anderson) Plaskett, age 76, died peacefully on November 8, 2021.  Donna was originally from Boston, MA, and a long time resident of Harwinton, CT, where she was married for 51 years to her husband, Roger Plaskett.  She was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Lawd) Anderson. She is survived by one son, Greg Plaskett and his wife Christine of Canton, CT; two grandchildren, Colleen and Joshua Plaskett.  The grandkids will deeply miss their ‘Little...

Donald Masucci, 81, of Winsted, CT, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Conforti) Masucci. Donald was born August 8, 1940, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Alexander and Charlotte (Sunseri) Masucci.  He served his country with the U.S. Army in Korea and was honorably discharged in February of 1962.  He was employed by the Torrington Company as an Estimating Technician until his...

George Donovan, Jr., 51, of Torrington, CT, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Jennifer (Lee) Donovan for 26 years. George was born November 24, 1969, in Torrington, CT, son of Karen (Sorvillo) Donovan and of the late George Donovan, Sr.  He owned and operated George’s Music Center. George was a talented musician, he loved to play guitar, had a wonderful sense of humor, and he loved spending time with his family,...

George Carmen Cerruto, age 86, died peacefully in his home on November 3, 2021, after brief illness.  George was born on June 15, 1935, in Torrington, CT, son of Rosario & Marianna (Silano) Cerruto. George was a native of Torrington, CT where he met and married Marie (Balsamo) Cerruto, who proceeded him in death in 1995.  Married for 39 years, they raised and are survived by four beautiful children, Delene Weingart (Ernest), George Cerruto (Lori), Lynn Jurgensen...

Robert F. Cisowski was born on January 27, 1949, to Barbara and Raymond Cisowski in Torrington, CT. He peacefully passed away on October 30, 2021, in Farmington, CT after an extensive battle with cancer and complications from prolonged Agent Orange exposure. He was 72 years old. Bob, known as "Peaches," to his fellow Marines, served in Vietnam and in Okinawa from 1969 to 1971. Upon his return home he spent his life caring for his ailing mother and sister. Robert was a kind man...

Hugo S. Gerbi, 98, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Regina A. (Ceberek) Gerbi.  Hugo was born July 6, 1923, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Secondo and Caterina (Cumino) Gerbi.  He was a WWII Veteran, serving at home in the U. S. Army.  Hugo as President, and his late wife Regina, the bookkeeper, both owned and operated TV Lab, Inc. in Torrington.  The company was...

Charlene (Zaharek) Andrews, 56, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was born September 22, 1965, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of Phyllis (Staino) Zaharek of Torrington, CT, and of the late Andrew “Zeke” Zaharek.   In addition to her mother, she is survived by one son, Isaiah Andrews and one daughter, Kaitlyn Andrews both of Torrington, CT; one sister, Audrey Cremasco and her husband Rick...

John E. Garrison, Sr., 86, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Hartford Hospital. John was born June 4, 1935, in Winsted, CT, the son of the late Arthur J. Garrison and Loretta M. (Speed) Gingell. He served his country with the US Marines, entering during 1953 and honorably discharged during 1955.  He returned home and married his wife Raffaela Cardillo Garrison during 1956 and they started their family. He was employed by George’s Tire Shop until his...