Vincent J. Genovese, Sr., 93, of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Litchfield Woods.  He was the beloved husband of the late Joan L. (Peyron) Genovese, who preceded him in death in 1997, Vincent was born November 9, 1927, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Giuseppe and Assunta “Rose” (Zampaglione) Genovese.  With his parents both immigrating from Italy, he was brought up in a family immensely proud of their Italian heritage,...

James I. Morro, 77, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Hartford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Marie (Sabia) Morro. Jim was born August 19, 1943, in Portsmouth, NH, the son of the late Joseph and Joanna (Carisio) Morro.  He served his country with the U.S. Navy.  Included in the awards and decorations he received upon his honorable discharge was the National Defense Service Medal.  An electrician by trade, he was employed by...

Jean A. (Bonalumi) Stolfi, 77, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Frank Stolfi. Jean was born August 27, 1943, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Francis and Lillian (Rossi) Bonalumi.  Jean worked at Southwest School as a lunch aide in her earlier years and then in the annuity department at Connecticut National Life Insurance Company in Simsbury.  She most of all loved...

Anthony J. “Tony” Gentile, 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, and was lovingly welcomed in the Heavenly arms of his predeceased wife Jaqueline (Boyle), daughters Debi Baldwin, Candy Fox, his companion of 36 years Pat Murtagh and stepson Scott Murtagh. Tony was the son of Antonio and Antonina (Barone) Gentile.  Tony leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law Kathi and Dom Giglio of Torrington, CT, his sister and brother-in-law Marie and...

Carmen Jean Hawkins, 80, died Saturday February 20, 2021, at home with family from Dementia-related complications. Carmen Jean Hawkins (nee McCourty) entered this world on a Good Friday. She went home to God this Lenten season. Throughout her life she said her life was a symbol of pain in the world. As her daughter I always challenged that self-assessment in replying that her life is a testament against succumbing TO pain. This bright and attractive young lady was born on March 22,...

Victor Preato II, age 81, of Torrington, CT, a devoted husband, loving father, inspired inventor, and consummate entrepreneur with a storied life, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. The beloved husband of Dianne (Borelli) Preato for 60 years, Victor Preato leaves behind a legacy of a loving family. Victor Preato grew up in Torrington, where he would eventually find love, work, and family. Born on April 15, 1939, to Victor and Sara...

John R. Sangster, 77, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Bohannan) Sangster for 55 years. John was born February 24, 1943, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late George “Marshall” and Edith (Monahan) Sangster.  He was employed by the Watertown Board of Education as a Teacher until his retirement in 2000.  Following his retirement, he worked for 13 years...

Ronald J. Neri, 70, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Beatrice (Hill) Neri. Ronald was born July 17, 1950, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Pasquale and Elizabeth (Sterling) Neri.  He was employed by Torrington Brass and Steel as a truck driver until his retirement. He enjoyed woodworking, being a “helper to Santa” and making Christmas wreaths. In addition to his wife,...

Nancy Rita Puzinski (Tonon) - Peacefully went home to God after a long and courageous battle of cancer on February 11, 2021. Nancy was born on February 13, 1961. Adopted and raised by Ugo and Dorothy Tonon of Torrington, Connecticut. She graduated from Torrington High school and went on to be a chef and a baker her whole life and loving what she did. Nancy loved her girls and always let them know it. She is survived by Elaina Puzinski of Torrington and Elizabeth Puzinski of Hartford. Her...

Joan A. “Joanie” Moraski, 72, formerly of Goshen, CT, died on February 10th, 2021 at The Villages, Florida, where she had been residing since 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Alfred C. Moraski. Born in Torrington, CT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia (Obringer) Benisch. Joan was a graduate of Torrington High School, and attained her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education at Central Connecticut State University.  Prior to her...