Bill, beloved and loving husband of Barbara (Teti) Julian and son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Marshall) Julian, recently passed away. As a young man, sports were his passion.  He participated in numerous athletic activities, football being his favorite.  Bill often reminisced the by-gone days of Gilbert High School’s athletic achievements, particularly a stellar football season in the ‘50s when he was quarterback.  He was an avid NY Yankees’ fan and...

Marion (Morzella) Banziruk, 97, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late John N. Banziruk. Marion was born October 11, 1925, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late James and Fortunata (Russo) Morzella.  She raised five children and loved being a homemaker and wife.  Gardening, cooking, and making a gracious, loving home were important to her.  Her homemade pies are legendary.  Most memorable,...

Stephen Stagner, 80, of Winsted, CT, peacefully passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Mary-Anne (Julian) Stagner. Steve was born March 19, 1942, in Dallas, TX, the son of the late Jack and Virginia (Fraley) Stagner.  He was employed by AT&T with telecommunications for 35 years, until his retirement. In addition to his wife Mary-Anne, he is survived by two sons, Sean Stagner and his wife Sandra of Goffstown, NH,...

Francis D. “Frank” Mastrogiovanni, age 74, of Torrington, CT, passed away on January 21, 2023, at C.H.H. surrounded by his family and is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cindy Mastrogiovanni, (McLellan). Frank was born on July 25, 1948, in Torrington, CT, to the late August and Helen Mastrogiovanni (Seminara). Frank was raised in Harwinton and graduated from Lewis Mills High School.  He enlisted in the US Air Force where he proudly served his country during the Viet Nam...

James Christopher Allen passed away on Saturday, January 14th, following a brief unexpected illness. He was 37 years old. James, who was known to his family as “Chris”, was born on January 2nd, 1986. He attended Torrington schools graduating from Torrington High School. James was many things to many people and  was very generous, often to a fault. He loved the people in his life with a fierce passion that is all too rare. Above all of that, James was unreservedly his own...

Arlene (Sivec) Nielsen, 95, passed away after a brief illness on Jan 13, 2023 with family by her side. Born in Bridgeport, CT to Alexander and Lena Sivec, Arlene was married to Victor C. Nielsen and together they had five children. Arlene is predeceased by her parents, brother (William), husband, and daughter Gail. Arlene was a graduate of Bassick High School in Bridgeport and worked for many years at Bridgeport Hospital. A long-time resident of CT, she recently returned after living with...

William J. Killiany, 86, of Torrington, CT passed away Thursday January 12, 2023 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital with his wife, Jean, by his side. Bill was born August 24, 1936, in Torrington, CT, the son of Aurelia (Wessenberg) and John Killiany.  He was preceded in death by his sister Annette Caputi.  Bill is survived by two brothers, John Killiany of Sunrise, FL and Erwin Killiany of Torrington, CT. Bill was married to his wife Jean (Plaia) for forty years.  Bill has...

Linda (Field) Mueller, 74, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT. She was a long time resident of Torrington, CT.  Linda was born in Herkimer, NY, on March 29, 1948, to William Field and Genevieve (Kess) Field.  She is survived by her husband Frederick Mueller, son Matthew Mueller, daughter Charlene Lee and husband David, son Luke Mueller and fiancée Jill Rathbun, grandchildren Jason Lee and Chloe Lee and a great...

Diane C. (Mazzarelli) Medina, 60, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Valerie Manor. Diane was born February 28, 1962, in New Brunswick, NJ, the daughter of the late Alfonse and Louise (Bierlyo) Mazzarelli.  She is survived by one son, Michael Medina of Bronx, NY; two daughters, Christina Franco and Jennifer Morales both of Torrington, CT; two brother, Alan Mazzarelli and Bruce Mazzarelli both of Central, NJ; two sisters, Maureen Tanachyk of Saratoga, NY, Rhonda...

Edith (Eyre) Sochon, 90, of Harwinton, CT, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late William J. Sochon. Edith was born April 21, 1932, in Waterbury, CT, and was raised in Hotchkissville, she was the daughter of the late Alfred G. and Grace (Foulk) Eyre.  Upon graduating from Post Secretarial School she was employed as a medical secretary, and later by American Brass as a secretary before she was employed by George H. Christian and...