Amanda R. Florio, 37, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born October 16, 1981, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of Deborah (Curtiss) Florio of Torrington, and of the late Floris Felix Florio.  Amanda was employed by the Adams House as a C.N.A. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one son, Logan Florio of Torrington, CT; three brothers, Vincent Florio and his wife Robin of Torrington, CT,...

BreAnna B. Hoyt, 26, of Torrington, CT passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved daughter of Matthew and Wendy (Hoyt) Kirschner.  BreAnna was born November 12, 1992, in Bristol, CT.  She was employed as a customer service representative at Club 24.  Although BreAnna’s life was brief, her generous gifts have restored life’s promise for many families in need through her organ donation. In...

Vincent V. Spata, 80, of Burlington, CT passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Valerie Manor in Torrington, CT.  He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Russo) Spata for 55 years. Vince was born in Bridgeport, CT on August 2, 1939, the oldest of four children, to the late John and Filippa (Gascia) Spata.  After graduating high school, he was employed by Bridgeport Machines, Inc. as the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor for 12 years. After...

Bette (Fickenger) Olsen, 81, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, at Regal Care at Torrington.  She was the wife of the late David R. Olsen who preceded her in death on August 1, 2019. Bette was born November 24, 1937, in Stafford Springs, CT, daughter of the late Rudolph and Dorothy “Dot” (Dulude) Fickerger.  She was a Certified Nursing Assistant, employed by Highland Acres until her retirement. She is survived by two sons, William Whalen of...

Arlene (Zampini) Revaz, 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the beloved wife of Robert F. Revaz for 66 happy years.  Arlene was born January 31, 1931, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Domenic and Alfonsina (Parise) Zampini.  She graduated from Torrington High School in 1948 and went on to the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse.  She and Bob married in 1953 and raised four...

Dolores R. (Hashim) Gerardi, 86, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Saint Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT.  She was the beloved wife for 59 years of the late Donatantonio Gerardi, Jr., who preceded her in death on July 15, 2018. Dolores was born December 20, 1932, in Pittsfield, MA, daughter of the late Michael and Alice (Simon) Hashim.  She was a graduate of Pittsfield High School.    After raising her...

David R. Olsen, 83, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Regal Care at Torrington.  He was the husband of Bette (Fickenger) Olsen. David was born April 27, 1936, in Providence, RI, son of the late Rolf and Frances (Duncan) Olsen.  He was employed by Texaco as a truck driver until his retirement. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Susan Olsen of Venice, FL; Scott Olsen of Barrington, RI, Steven Olsen of Idaho, William Whalen of...

William ("Bill") Lawrence Goring, 76, of Torrington passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.  Growing up in Northampton, Massachusetts, Bill loved exploring in the woods and reading everything he could get his hands on. After graduating Columbia College (Columbia University) in NY and enjoying a colorful, politically-engaged life in the city, his affection for books and desire for a quieter life led him and his wife Debby to move to Torrington and found Nutmeg Books, a...

Armand W. Pinette, 64, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his residence.  He was the husband of Peggy (Thrall) Pinette. Armand was born November 4, 1954, in Lincoln, Maine, son of the late Norman and Leana (Fortin) Pinette.  He was a machinist, employed by the Metallion Factory until his retirement. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Adam Pinette of Torrington; one daughter, Allison Pinette of Florida; one brother, James Pinette of Ohio,...

Michael Moscaritolo, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully Monday, July 29, 2019, at Cook Willow Health Center, Plymouth, CT.  Michael was born January 5, 1930, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Carmine and Philomena (Silano) Moscaritolo.  He served his country in the US Army, and later was employed in Torrington by The Warrenton Woolen Mill and then Bank of Boston until his retirement. He is survived by one brother, Raymond Moscaritolo of Middletown, CT, two nephews Lou...